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1 " We place artificial demands on ourselves that undermine our happiness. These demands force us to work harder and harder to cross a finish line that keeps moving. "
― Frank Sonnenberg , Booksmart: Hundreds of Real-World Lessons for Success and Happiness
2 " It’s better to bite your tongue than to eat your words. "
3 " There’s more to life than increasing its speed. "
4 " People stop trying when there’s no benefit for being exceptional and no consequence for being mediocre. "
5 " Keeping score, in friendships, is a losing game. "
6 " It’s your life to live. Own it! You have to live with yourself for the rest of your life. "
7 " What counts that we’re not counting? "
8 " You send a message by what you say and what you do. If words aren’t supported with consistent actions, they will ring hollow. "
9 " Many people are actually poor because the only thing they have is money. "
10 " A positive mental attitude can improve your health, enhance your relationships, increase your chances of success, and add years to your life. "
11 " Life is like playing musical chairs –– you never know when the music will stop.” ~ "
12 " Learning is as much an attitude as it is an activity. "
13 " Life is a classroom. "
14 " Without trust, no company can ever hope for excellence. "
15 " Trust is like blood pressure. It’s silent, vital to good health, and if abused, it can be deadly. "
16 " Mistakes don’t make you a failure, but beating yourself up makes you feel like one. "
17 " Moments don’t last forever, but their memories do. "
18 " Having kids is not the same as being a parent. "
19 " Being a good loser helps build character, provides valuable lessons, and helps you become mentally prepared for your next challenge. "
20 " Your life is determined by the sum of the choices that YOU make. "