Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free
17 quotes
"Those with a grateful mindset tend to see the message in the mess. And even though life may knock them down, the grateful find reasons, if even small ones, to get up."
"Don't let the tall weeds cast a shadow on the beautiful flowers in your garden."
"Make the choice to embrace this day. Do not let your TODAY be stolen by the ghost of yesterday or the "To-Do" list of tomorrow! It’s inspiring to see all the wonderfully amazing things that can happen in a day in which you participate."
"Don't be one of those who don't want others to be empowered. Share information. Try to make the next person, smarter."
"Do what you think is right. Don't let people make the decision of right or wrong for you."
"Look around you. Everything changes. Everything on this earth is in a continuous state of evolving, refining, improving, adapting, enhancing…changing. You were not put on this earth to remain stagnant."
"The best way to succeed is to have a specific Intent, a clear Vision, a plan of Action, and the ability to maintain Clarity. Those are the Four Pillars of Success. It never fails!"
"We are mathematical equations where your life is the sum of all choices you've made until now. The good news is you can change the equation so that you start making a difference in your life."
"The future is greatly different than your life now, the actions that you take must also be greatly different. You cannot do the same thing and get something different."
"A lot of books in the self-help section of your bookstore really belong in the fiction section."
"The world gives us PLENTY of opportunities to strengthen our patience. While this truth can definitely be challenging, this is a good thing. Patience is a key that unlocks the door to a more fulfilling life. It is through a cultivation of patience that we become better parents, powerful teachers, great businessmen, good friends, and a live a happier life."
"Give freely to the world these gifts of love and compassion. Do not concern yourself with how much you receive in return, just know in your heart it will be returned."
"I don't want my life to be defined by what is etched on a tombstone. I want it to be defined by what is etched in the lives and hearts of those I've touched."
"Learn from the past, but don’t live in the past."
"A broken heart bleeds tears."
"You will always define events in a manner which will validate your agreement with reality."
"I will spend an eternity loving you, caring for you, respecting you, showing you every day that I hold you as high as the stars."