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1 " Words, and faith, will only take you as far as your actions allow. "
― Carlos Wallace , Life Is Not Complicated-You Are: Turning Your Biggest Disappointments Into Your Greatest Blessings
2 " Stop giving the best part of you to those unworthy of that gift. "
3 " Some relationships require you have a big appetite. Chances are, at some point, you may have to swallow your pride, eat your words, lick your wounds, and stomach a lot of nonsense. While a little humble pie never hurt anyone you do have control over how much of this menu you get served and can always decide when you've had your fill. "
4 " Don't let life's challenges discourage you. Some things are just out of your control. Make it work for you! The most painful lessons of the past can teach you how to survive in the present . "
5 " Never let fear of short term heartache interfere with your long term happiness. "
6 " You can't be much good to others, if you're no good to yourself. "
7 " If you truly love who you are other's opinions won’t even matter. "
8 " Insecurity is debilitating. It cripples your motivation and breaks your spirit. The condition is NOT insurmountable, but healing will only begin when self loathing ends. Once you learn to love the person you are, there are no limits to the person you can become. "
9 " If you have the desire, passion and enthusiasm to do something, nothing in the world will stop you. "
10 " Never apologize for the good in your life. People who try to make you feel badly because you have been blessed are consumed by self-loathing. Wear your accomplishments proudly, be it your career, your relationship, your children, your success. True friends will bask in the glow of your shine, not pray for darkness to fall. "
11 " To lead is a privilege, not an entitlement. It doesn't make you better than anyone; it helps you bring out the best in everyone. Accolades don't inspire a leader's vision; they've set their sights on the success of others. Leaders bypass shortsightedness and focus on the big picture. Leaders who always stand righteously never stand alone. "
12 " Don't spend so much time chasing your future that you run over your present. "
13 " Once I had been introduced to depression, I realized if I wanted to help my friend and preserve our friendship, I needed to understand what the illness was all about. "
14 " The word friend is a label anyone can try on. You decide who is best suited to wear it. Choose wisely. The most dangerous among us come dressed as angels and we learn too late they are the devil in disguise. "
15 " Don’t hate on someone whose hard work placed them on the road to success, while your envy and ill-intent put you on a path toward failure. "
16 " I love what Jacksonville taught me and where it led me. The good, the bad and the indifferent all helped shape me. I may not live there anymore but it lives inside me. It is and will always be my foundation. "
17 " From the moment I could even understand what “respect” was I knew it was not a choice but the ONLY option. "
18 " Dwelling on a disappointing situation is like walking through drying cement; eventually you will get stuck. Instead make a mental note, picked yourself up and continued living life. #forward "
19 " Accept that you will not always deal with situations with polished sophistication but trust that you have the power and exercise the will to improve how you cope. "
20 " You should always be your greatest motivator. Never leave that power in someone else’s hands. Once you learn to love the person you are, there are no limits to the person you can become. "