When bad things happen, resist the urge to blame others. Instead, find something you can do yourself to fix the problem.

Dave Ramsey

Better to write for yourself and have no public, than to write for the public and have no self.

Cyril Connolly

He who tries to shine dims his own light. He who defines himself can't know who he really is.

Lao Tzu

Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.

Ralph Marston

There is no failure. Only feedback.

Robert Allen

Strong people have a strong sense of self-worth and self-awareness; they don't need the approval of others.

Roy T. Bennett