Steve Maraboli

“Although goals are important, having a plan of action is vital to the success of those goals. Having a goal with no plan of action is like wanting to travel to a new destination without having a map.”

“Are you going to allow the world around you to change while you remain stagnant? Make this the time you throw away old habits that have hindered your happiness and success and finally allow your greatest self to flourish.”

“A grateful mindset can set you free from the prison of disempowerment and the shackles of misery.”

“You will always define events in a manner which will validate your agreement with reality.”

“What do you think will be more effective when it comes to succeeding, believing you can or KNOWING you will? Let today be the last day you took timid steps of belief and start taking confident steps of purpose-driven knowing!”

“Action is the universal language of success.”

“Love has no limitations. It cannot be measured. It has no boundaries. Although many have tried, love is indefinable.”

“When you find yourself in need of spiritual nourishment, it is in the opportunities to serve others that you will find the abundance you seek.”

“At every given moment we are absolutely perfect for what is required for our journey.”

“The most powerful relationship you will ever have is the relationship with yourself.”

“Stop just cheering for others who are living their visions. Commit yourself to your own success and follow the steps required to achieve it.”

“The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.”

“Love and compassion are the mother and father of a smile. We need to create more smiles in our world today. Smiles, after all, pave the way to a happy world.”

“It’s time to care; it’s time to take responsibility; it’s time to lead; it’s time for a change; it’s time to be true to our greatest self; it’s time to stop blaming others.”

“A life of happiness, peace, and love is all within our grasp.”

“We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here NOW with the power to shape your day and your future.”

“Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will all come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature.”

“Renew, release, let go. Yesterday’s gone. There’s nothing you can do to bring it back. You can’t “should’ve” done something. You can only DO something. Renew yourself. Release that attachment. Today is a new day!”

“The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts - it gives you what you demand with your actions.”

“Temptation is the feeling we get when encountered by an opportunity to do what we innately know we shouldn't.”

“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't.”

“Finding happiness should not be seen as finding a needle in a haystack. Happiness is within. Each day is a blessing that brings an abundance of happiness. Therefore, finding happiness should be like finding a gift in a stack of gifts.”

“I want to be in a relationship where you telling me you love me is just a ceremonious validation of what you already show me.”

“It’s a lack of clarity that creates chaos and frustration. Those emotions are poison to any living goal.”

“Scholars, theologians, and even poets have yet to be able to truly describe and touch upon the beauty, romance, and magic of a relationship built on 100% authenticity”

“Too much action with too little intent makes for wasteful exertion of energy and the confusion between movement and progress.”

“Don’t be disheartened by the forces of evil. Nothing can happen that God hasn’t allowed. Even resistance is all part of grand orchestration. The devil always has you right were God wants you.”

“When forever becomes a place...when forever ceases to be just a word… when it ceases to be just a measurement of time…but instead becomes a place where soul mates can dance to the song in their hearts... that is a reflection of true love.”

“When you truly embrace your human impermanence you connect with the power you have, and influence you have, over the time you have.”

“When you hold a grudge, you want someone else’s sorrow to reflect your level of hurt but the two rarely meet.”

“It is only with true love and compassion that we can begin to mend what is broken in the world. It is these two blessed things that can begin to heal all broken hearts.”

“Your greatest self has been waiting your whole life; don't make it wait any longer.”

“Dare to BeWhen a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully.When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light.When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it.When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway.When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back.When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some.When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going.When times are tough, dare to be tougher.When love hurts you, dare to love again.When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal.When another is lost, dare to help them find the way.When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand.When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile.When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too.When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best.Dare to be the best you can –At all times, Dare to be!”

“Happiness has to do with your mindset, not with outside circumstance.”

“A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal.”

“Life doesn’t get easier or more forgiving, we get stronger and more resilient.”

“I feel keeping a promise to yourself is a direct reflection of the love you have for yourself. I used to make promises to myself and find them easy to break. Today, I love myself enough to not only make a promise to myself, but I love myself enough to keep that promise”

“Your fear is 100% dependent on you for its survival.”

“Stop giving meaningless praise and start giving meaningful action.”

“Empowerment is the ability to refine, improve, and enhance your life without co-dependency.”

“Every single time you help somebody stand up you are helping humanity rise.”

“As for biblical or religious theory, I don’t ever want to fight about the details of the story, I want to live the reality of the message.”

“There is no greater force for change than people inspired to live a better life.”

“God’s word is not just to be heard and repeated, it is to be breathed, lived, and emulated with each action.”

“How would your life be different if…You stopped making negative judgmental assumptions about people you encounter? Let today be the day…You look for the good in everyone you meet and respect their journey.”

“It doesn't matter what you did or where you were...it matters where you are and what you're doing. Get out there! Sing the song in your heart and NEVER let anyone shut you up!!”

“You've been given the innate power to shape your life...but you cannot just speak change, you have to LIVE change. Intent paired with action builds the bridge to success. You can't just want it; you have to do it, live it...BE it! Success isn't something you have, it's something you DO!”

“Make a pact with yourself today to not be defined by your past. Sometimes the greatest thing to come out of all your hard work isn't what you get for it, but what you become for it. Shake things up today! Be You...Be Free...Share.”

“Free yourself from the complexities and drama of your life. Simplify. Look within. Within ourselves we all have the gifts and talents we need to fulfill the purpose we've been blessed with.”

“Let today be the day you stop having conflict between your actions and your goals and finally align your greatest intent with your purposeful actions, creating a universal symphony serenading your success!”