The things that are the most relaxing are often simple things that don't take a lot of preparation, forethought, or planning.

Expand your horizons, because that will expand your influence, your possibilities, and your abilities.

Life isn't only about getting to the destination—it's also about the journey. The journey is the important part, what you take time for, what you learn and experience along the way.

We should expect to emerge from each difficulty better for the experience.

A lot of “good” things have to be let go of in order to find the best.

It's not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get up and keep going.

Never confuse a mere bend in the road with the end of the line.

When you feel like giving up, hold on just a little longer.

You can watch, read, or download information about almost anything these days. It pays, though, to discern between useful knowledge and that which merely clutters your life and takes up time that you’d rather spend on more profitable pursuits.

Progress in life, business, or any project comes through taking initiative and continuing to press on with new strategies, concepts, and plans. The original momentum isn’t enough to keep you moving forward. Your progress will grind to a halt unless you refill your engine of inspiration with the fuel of fresh ideas.

When you’re tempted to feel frustrated with the idiosyncrasies of others, first sit down and tally up your own. Then determine if you can let something pass. If it needs addressing, look for constructive ways to approach the matter.

You can watch, read, or download information about almost anything these days. It pays, though, to discern between useful knowledge and that which merely clutters your life and takes up time that you’d rather spend on more profitable pursuits.

Sometimes the world can tire and age us faster than we’d like. Look at the world through a child’s eyes and see if that won’t bring a little zest for living back into your life.

A pot of food that is stirred often will cook evenly and well. In the same manner, a life that is stirred frequently is more likely to be balanced and successful.

If you learn to find God’s “good” in life’s most trying times, you will never have another bad day.

Progress in life, business, or any project comes through taking initiative and continuing to press on with new strategies, concepts, and plans. The original momentum isn’t enough to keep you moving forward. Your progress will grind to a halt unless you refill your engine of inspiration with the fuel of fresh ideas.

The popcorn kernel is small, hard, indigestible, and seemingly worthless. But put it in a pot and hold it over the fire, and it’ll be transformed before your eyes. Sometimes life’s pressures and problems can do the same for you.

Bad things happen, but they don’t have to make you sour.

The world and everything in it is as beautiful as you perceive it to be.