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Sometimes things that we have so much passion about can seem so impossible and so far away on our journey through life. Remember these quotes when it looks like you’re never going to make it. Don’t just browse through them. Read them and let them marinate for a while:

1. “And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln

2. “Don’t put off living to next week, next month, next year or next decade. The only time you’re ever living is in this moment.”

3. “Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” – Barack Obama

4. “Never let your memories be greater than your dreams.” – Doug Ivester

5. “The world makes way for the man who knows where he is going.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

6. “Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions.” ~ Albert Einstein

7. “The only limits in your life are those that you set yourself.”

8. “Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” ~Winston Churchill

9. “You need a plan to build a house. To build a life, it is even more important to have a plan or goal.” – Zig Ziglar

10. “Don’t let the past steal your present” – Cherralea Morgen

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While it is arguably our best and most accessible resource, we often underestimate the power of our minds. The mind is where success begins. We have all been given our own unique source of power, equipped with everything we need to be successful in life. It is important to know how to tap into this resource and use it so that it may bring success into your life. Here are a few tips to get you started:

1. Creativity flourishes in solitude.

Retreat to a quiet place somewhere so that you can listen to your thoughts and feelings. In this place, you will gain clarity on what ideas are stirring up inside of you. The ones that seem to ignite a passion or some type of motivation are the ones you should tune into more.

2. Surround yourself with positive individuals.

We’ve all heard the saying that “you are the company you keep.” It may be cliché, but all clichés have some truth to them. Positivity is contagious. Develop a support system that will encourage and uplift you. This will help you to develop a better attitude that always channels in new inspiration.

3. Change the tone of your chatterbox.

We all have it, whether we realize it or not. Majority of the time, it’s those seemingly non-stop negative voices and thoughts that go on in our brains. You know, the voice that tells you you can’t do this, it’s not worth the try, or anything that causes self-doubt, insecurity, and fear. Whenever it begins to ramble, just change the tone and words to more self-assuring, confident, and positive expressions.

4. Read empowering books.

There’s a load of great books out there that could serve as a guide to discovering the potential inside of you and helping you deal with fear, doubt, and an unclear focus. I will do a recommendation post soon.

5. Understand your talents and skills.

Take some time to think about everything that you’re good at. Do a thorough assessment and then come up with ways that you can put your talents and skills to work.

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