Like my mother, I was always saying, 'I'll fix my life one day.' It became clear when I saw her die without fulfilling her dreams that my time was now or maybe never.
Liz MurrayRead
I thought, 'Let's make it a check list. What if I got my education even though I lost my mother, even though my dad is in a shelter?' and looking at these things as hurdles to go over. I could inspire myself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes overcoming personal challenges and using them as motivation for self-improvement.
In this quote, Liz Murray reflects on her difficult childhood, marked by the loss of her mother and her father's homelessness. Instead of seeing these as insurmountable obstacles, she chooses to view them as hurdles to overcome, allowing her to find inspiration and motivation within herself to pursue her education and better her life.
Themes
InspirationOvercoming ChallengesMotivationEducationResilience
In practice
Example use cases
This quote is perfect to share during a graduation speech to inspire students.
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