I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I am one. You are, too.
Nick VujicicRead
The biggest temptation I believe is to feel comfortable, to feel like you've worked through all of that here on Earth, and are satisfied with this life.
Interpretation
The quote highlights the danger of complacency and urges individuals to seek continual growth and challenge.
Nick Vujicic's quote emphasizes that the greatest temptation in life is to become complacent and feel too comfortable with one's current circumstances. It suggests that once we believe we have achieved enough or faced all our challenges, we risk stagnation and limit our potential for growth and discovery. The underlying message encourages a mindset of constant self-improvement and the pursuit of new experiences.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire students to embrace challenges.
I know for certain that God does not make mistakes, but he does make miracles. I am one. You are, too.
Often people ask how I manage to be happy despite having no arms and no legs. The quick answer is that I have a choice. I can be angry about not having limbs, or I can be thankful that I have a purpose. I chose gratitude.
I love my life, because I’ve seen my purpose.
The greatest news that I could ever say is that Jesus is Lord and Savior of my life. He is my friend. He is with me wherever I go. I'm so delighted to continue to grow in my relationship to Jesus.
At my funeral, if one said, 'Nick was a generous person,' trust me I won't be doing cartwheels in my coffin. Recognition from people is never and never will be a goal. Some people strive for that respect or honor. Living a life to just reach for the position and status is vanity and sin.
Risk, then, is not just part of life. It is life. The place between your comfort zone and your dream is where life takes place. It's the high-anxiety zone, but it's also where you discover who you are.
I don't have Romário's technique, [Marc] Overmars' pace or [Patrick] Kluivert's strength. But I work harder than the others. I'm like the student who is not as clever, but revises for his exams and does OK in the end.
Throughout my life, I was always the youngest to do things, which added hype that I didn't want. It added this pressure that I needed to do well fast.
First, do enough training. Then believe in yourself and say: I can do it. Tomorrow is my day. And then say: the person in front of me, he is just a human being as well; he has two legs, I have two legs, that is all. That is mentally how you prepare.
My new year's resolution: Never be afraid to be kicked in the teeth. Let the blood and the bruises define your legacy.
IN MY NERVOUSNESS FOR THIS SPEECH AND MY MOMENTS OF DOUBT, I'VE TOLD MYSELF FIRMLY, 'IF NOT ME, WHO? IF NOT NOW, WHEN?'
It was clear to me that if I could get through Princeton at the top of my class, I could do anything in the world.
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