Success is determined not by whether or not you face obstacles, but by your reaction to them. And if you look at these obstacles as a containing fence, they become your excuse for failure. If you look at them as a hurdle, each one strengthens you for the next.
Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.
Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even.
Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction.
If you are losing faith in human nature, go out and watch a marathon.
The reason we struggle with insecurity is because we compare our behind-the-scenes with everyone else’s highlight reel.
Don’t let your alarm clock be the only reason you wake up.
The key to change is to let go of fear.
In any moment of decision, the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
The safest place to be is in the center of God’s will.
Do not be afraid. Open wide the doors to Christ.
Prayer is the opening of the heart to God as to a friend. Not that it is necessary in order to make known to God what we are, but in order to enable us to receive Him. Prayer does not bring God down to us, but brings us up to Him.
Good leaders must first become good servants.
If you only ever did the things you don’t want to do, you’d have everything you’ve ever wanted.