Remember why you started, remember where you're headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.
Ralph MarstonRead
When you find yourself ready to complain about what you don't have, stop for a moment to consider what incredible things you do have. And resolve to make the most of it all.
Interpretation
Focus on gratitude for what you have rather than complaining about what you lack.
Ralph Marston's quote encourages individuals to pause and reflect on their blessings when they find themselves in a complaining mindset. By shifting focus from what is missing to the incredible things already in their possession, one can cultivate a mindset of gratitude and appreciation, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling life.
In practice
During a motivational speech about resilience and positivity.
Remember why you started, remember where you're headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.
Welcome those big, sticky, complicated problems. In them are your most powerful opportunities.
Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.
A world of abundance surrounds you, if only you will step up and claim it. Make life happen through you rather than letting it happen to you. It will make all the difference in the world.
If you're to succeed at any endeavor, the first and most important person you must convince is yourself. Success comes not from merely a belief that you can do it. Success comes when you absolutely know you can achieve it
You have created your fears. And you can choose to lay them to rest. You have created your dreams. And you can choose to bring them fully to life.
What everyone wants from life is continuous and genuine happiness.
Happiness is a simple everyday miracle, like water, and we are not aware of it.
Let us toast to animal pleasures, to escapism, to rain on the roof and instant coffee, to unemployment insurance and library cards, to absinthe and good-hearted landlords, to music and warm bodies and contraceptives... and to the "good life", whatever it is and wherever it happens to be.
A good life with contentment is itself a great wealth. For we brought nothing with us into this world, and we can take nothing out of it. So if we have enough of what we need, let us be content with that.
The most worth-while thing is to try to put happiness into the lives of others.
Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.
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