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Always strive for improvement, no matter how small.

From Win Forever by Pete Carroll

The stories we tell ourselves shape the very fabric of our reality.
True knowledge comes from inner reflection.
Rest is not a luxury, it’s a necessity.
Mental health is not just the absence of a mental illness; it’s the presence of positive mental wellness.
It's okay to set boundaries.
The future of humankind will be decided by the stories we tell ourselves.
People often prefer to appear moral rather than to actually be moral.
Being open to changing your mind is a strength, not a weakness.

From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef

The more you practice, the more confident you become.

From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder

Your relationship with money is often a reflection of your relationship with yourself.

From The Financial Diet by Chelsea Fagan

The way we communicate with others and with ourselves ultimately determines the quality of our lives.
We should not be afraid of our own thoughts.
The art of writing is the art of discovering what you believe.

From Draft No. 4 by John McPhee

Life is long if you know how to use it.

From On the Shortness of Life by Seneca

Confidence is a muscle, and you have to train it.

From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins

What people see on the surface is not who I am.

From The Mamba Mentality by Kobe Bryant

Sleep is the ultimate act of self-care.
You are not too much; the world is too small.
To be disliked by others is a necessary condition for the happiness of the self.
Our bodies are capable of far more than we give them credit for.
If your business depends on you, you don’t own a business—you have a job.
Your inner critic is not the expert on what you should do.

From Playing Big by Tara Mohr

Embrace the power of no.

From The Joy of Missing Out by Tonya Dalton

Focus on being productive instead of busy.
You are not your job. You are not how much money you have in the bank.

From The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau

Your voice deserves to be heard.

From Power Moves by Lauren McGoodwin

Embrace the power of saying no.
The fool who knows he is a fool is that much wiser.

From The Dhammapada by Eknath Easwaran

You are not a drop in the ocean. You are the entire ocean in a drop.

From Untamed by Glennon Doyle

When we quit thinking primarily about ourselves and our own self-preservation, we undergo a truly heroic transformation of consciousness.
The unexamined life is not worth living.

From The Symposium by Plato

To get what you want, you have to deserve what you want.
I am learning to trust myself. I am learning to trust the process.

From Untamed by Glennon Doyle

Your financial success is not just about numbers; it’s about your mindset.
Living authentically means aligning your actions with your values.
Consistency is key to unlocking your potential.
I'm the most terrific liar you ever saw in your life.
The more you know, the more you realize you don't know.

From Seeking Wisdom by Peter Bevelin

To realize that you are not the voice in your head is the beginning of mental liberation.

From The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle

When we own our story, we get to write the ending.

From Rising Strong by Brené Brown

Your identity is what drives your behavior.

From Chasing Excellence by Ben Bergeron

Indeed, good deeds erase bad deeds. This is a reminder for those who remember.
Your voice is your most powerful tool for connection.

From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder

It’s okay to make mistakes; it’s how we learn.

From Brave, Not Perfect by Reshma Saujani

Playing big is about making the choice to step into your own power.

From Playing Big by Tara Mohr

The selfish gene theory explains the apparent altruism in nature.

From The Selfish Gene by Richard Dawkins

Talent is not just a matter of genetics; it's also about how you develop it.

From The Sports Gene by David Epstein

Confidence is a choice, and that choice can be learned.

From That's What She Said by Joanne Lipman

Your voice is your power; use it wisely.
We are all a little mad, some of us just hide it better than others.
We cannot selectively numb emotions; when we numb the painful emotions, we also numb the positive emotions.
Perfectionism is not the same thing as striving to be your best. Perfectionism is, at its core, about trying to earn approval.
I learned that the greatest victories come from the smallest efforts.

From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon

Lifting weights is about more than just physical strength.

From Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe

It’s okay to change directions; growth is a sign of progress.

From The Multi-Hyphen Life by Emma Gannon

Confidence is about believing in your abilities.
Create a life that reflects your values.

From Drop the Ball by Tiffany Dufu

The third door is about finding your own path.

From The Third Door by Alex Banayan

A lot of people are simply unaware of their limitations.
You are capable of more than you realize.

From Playing Big by Tara Mohr

Perfume is the ultimate form of individuality.

From The Emperor of Scent by Chandler Burr

Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings, and emotions.
You are not too much and you are enough.
Embrace your limits, and learn to work with them, not against them.

From Company of One by Paul Jarvis

We tend to overestimate how much control we have over outcomes.
Knowing your value is about recognizing your worth and owning it.

From Know Your Value by Mika Brzezinski

The act of writing is an act of self-discovery.

From The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron

You get strong by lifting heavy weights and eating enough food.

From Starting Strength by Mark Rippetoe

Your voice is a powerful tool. Use it wisely.

From Find Your Voice by Caroline Goyder

The only limits that exist are the ones you create.

From Finding Ultra by Rich Roll

The journey to self-love is ongoing and ever-evolving.
True peace comes from within, not from external circumstances.
True freedom is the freedom to choose your own path.
Sometimes, the best way to learn about AI is to let it teach you about itself.
When we embrace uncertainty, we open ourselves to creativity.

From Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae

Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something.

From Permission to Dream by Chris Gardner

To will oneself free is to will oneself as a subject that transcends itself.
Your voice matters; speak up.
I never wanted to be the best cyclist in the world; I just wanted to be the best cyclist I could be.

From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon

When we are in flow, our sense of self vanishes, and we become one with the task at hand.
Ambition is not a dirty word.

From That's What She Said by Joanne Lipman

Do not be ashamed to be helped; for it is your own good.

From Meditations by Marcus Aurelius

Your body language may shape who you are.

From Presence by Amy Cuddy

At the end of the day, we can endure much more than we think we can.

From What Would Frida Do? by Arianna Davis

Successful trading requires the ability to manage your own emotions.
I learned that you can’t make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved.

From Becoming by Michelle Obama

In a world filled with noise, the scout mindset helps us cut through to what really matters.

From The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef

You are the average of the five people you most associate with.
I don't want to be a burden to you. I can manage on my own.

From The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka

The past is not a chain that binds you; it is a lesson that teaches you.
Saying yes to things that scare me has opened up my life in ways I never thought possible.

From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes