My life – my personality, my habits, even my speech – is a combination of the books I choose to read, the people I choose to listen to, and the thoughts I choose to tolerate in my mind.
A wise man will cultivate a servant’s spirit, for that particular attribute attracts people like no other. As I humbly serve others, their wisdom will be freely shared with me. Often, the person who develops a servant’s spirit becomes wealthy beyond measure.
It is a fact that fewer than 10 percent of Germany’s population of 79.7 million people actively worked or campaigned to bring about Hitler’s change.17 Even at the height of its power in 1945, the Nazi political party boasted only 8.5 million members.
Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest- well, that is a choice.
While it is true that most people never see or understand the difference they make, or sometimes only imagine their actions having a tiny effect, every single action a person takes has far-reaching consequences.
When faced with a decision, many people say they are waiting for God. But I understand, in most cases, God is waiting for me.
Self-discipline is the ability to make yourself do something you don’t necessarily want to do, to get a result you would really like to have.
Poor is the man whose future depends on the opinions and permission of others. Remember this, if you are afraid of criticism, you will die doing nothing!
Adversity is preparation for greatness.
There are generations yet unborn, whose very lives will be shifted and shaped by the moves you make and the actions you take.
When confronted with a challenge, the committed heart will search for a solution. The undecided heart searches for an escape.
Keep your head and heart clear. Perspective can just as easily be lost as it can be found.
Remember, the goal is not to raise great kids; it’s to raise kids who become great adults.
Do battle with the challenges of your present, and you will unlock the prizes of your future.
Everyone has a worst time in their life. There’s always a worse time. We are all either in a crisis, coming to one or coming out of one.
Jesus is Jesus. So, I’m not sure I’d get into the business of making somebody into Jesus. That’s just me.
Ask yourself this question everyday: What is it about me that other people would change if they could?
Everybody wants to reach the top of the mountain, but there is no growth at the peak. It is in the valley that we slog through the lush grass and rich soil, learning and becoming what enables us to summit life’s next peak.