Steve Maraboli

“Self-love isn’t always so poetic; sometimes it’s a nice big triple back flip kick in the ass. You’ve got to call yourself on your own nonsense; on the incredibly efficient way you can be self-destructive.”

“There is magic in this wonderful life, but only if you choose to do more than just exist; the magic is found when we choose to live.”

“The only way you can own this moment is to evict the victim mentality from the dwelling of your mind.”

“Don’t be a critic. The critic is to art what the limp penis is to sex.”

“Stop focusing on what you don’t want; it’s a tremendous waste of time and energy. Instead, start focusing on what you do want. This is the only way to create a plan of action which will enable you to experience the life you envision.”

“Pretend those around you are deaf to your words. Let your actions speak and communicate your feelings and intentions. This way of living ensures the potency of your message is delivered and serves as a gauge against our verbal nonsense.”

“No more excuses or procrastination! Stop allowing your days to be stolen by busy nothingness and take calculated steps towards your goals.”

“You unlock the door to greater levels of excellence and success when you accept who you are. It is from the point of acceptance that we can create a masterful life.”

“There are often great lessons to be learned at the roots of stress, drama, and heartache. Don’t let the magnitude of the circumstance blind you to the value of the lesson.”

“I don’t know when my time on earth will be up; but I DO know that today, I am one day closer. You can bet I’m going to make this day count! Will you?”

“Sometime people are disempowered because they subconsciously identify themselves by their temporary circumstances instead of connecting with their innate value and truth.”

“When we’re not true to our thoughts and not true to the feelings we have deep inside, we find ourselves unhappy. Be courageous enough to align your life with your feelings, desires, and sense of purpose.”

“You did not go through everything you’ve gone through just to end up in the same place you were when you started. Let your past be your spring-board, not your quicksand.”

“It’s time for a spring cleaning of your thoughts, it’s time to stop to just existing it’s time to start living.”

“Great changes in our society are always inspired and set in motion by one person. Be that person today.”

“Have a clear goal and plan. Waste no effort in your journey. Be strong, committed, and effective and you will experience a level of success few will ever know.”

“Success is not about your techniques, it’s not solely about the wisdom or the knowledge you have, it’s about your mindset and your actions.”

“Be mindful of your social environment. By nature, the group you hang-out with will develop a common behavior and mindset. This behavior usually gravitates towards the lowest common denominator. Choose your group wisely.”

“This is your life. This is your moment. Think of all you have been through just to get here… MAKE IT COUNT!”

“The journey of success requires a map for effective navigation. Establish a destination by defining what you want. Once you have a destination, take physical action by making choices that move you towards that destination.”

“We must never forget that while striving to leave a better planet to our kids, it is just as important that we strive to leave better kids to our planet.”

“Rename your “To-Do” list to your “Opportunities” list. Each day is a treasure chest filled with limitless opportunities; take joy in checking many off your list.”

“When you're crying, your tears may be watering the seeds of your come-back.”

“ACT on your dreams! It is not enough to just want it. Don't throw away another day. Take action and watch them come alive!”

“I find that being considerate of others and keeping what I say and what I do in agreement makes for a great night's sleep.”

“You were not meant for a life of mediocrity! Stop letting the regret of yesterday and the insecurity of tomorrow steal your today. Live this day! Do not allow your spirit to be softened or your happiness to be limited by a day you cannot have back or a day that does not yet exist. Take charge! Seize this day and allow upon this fertile day to be planted the seeds of your happiness and success.”

“Success isn't something you have, it's something you do. Don't be fooled into taking shortcuts, they always lead to a dead-end. Instead, establish a goal, make a plan, and take purposeful action. Those who experience success are those who live it; those who earn it.”

“Happiness, success, peace, and love are experienced when we live accordingly. They are not something you have, they are something you DO.”

“Today’s man should do more than just talk; he should act. He should do more than just promise; he should deliver.”

“Free yourself from the need to blame others. There are two reasons that you are where you are right now; action or inaction.”

“I don't have time, energy, or interest in hating the haters; I'm too busy loving the lovers.”

“The way you live each day is a sentence in the story of your life. Every day, you make the choice whether the sentence ends with a period, question mark, or exclamation point.”

“Some of the things I hated my parents for when I was younger are the same things I love my parents for now that I'm older.”

“Relax. Refresh. Renew. Play. Sing. Laugh. Enjoy. Forgive. Dance. Love. Hug. Share. Kiss. Create. Explore. Hope. Listen. Dare. Trust. Dream. Learn. TODAY!”

“Embracing an attitude of gratitude is nourishing to the soul. When we allow ourselves to be engulfed in gratitude, this abundant soul nourishment overflows to your relationships, careers, and day to day lives. Act in gratitude today… If you are grateful to those you love, show them. If you are grateful to those who have helped you, show them. If you are grateful to your creator, to your family, to your friends, and you want it to be known, let it be shown!”

“Don't be so quick to count out the teenagers. Some of the world's greatest changes, brilliant poetry, and innovations have come from the teenage mind.”

“When used as a tool, fear will enhance your preparedness; when used as a guide, it will stop your progress.”

“Stop walking through the motions of a conditioned routine and start consciously taking action on your visualized intent.”

“Don't keep all your feelings sheltered - express them. Don’t EVER let life shut you up.”

“You will find that people will always have opinions about your decisions. Don’t take it personally, it’s simply because they're not courageous enough to take action in their own lives. Be a leader in your life and pay no mind to those who lack the courage to do the same in theirs.”

“Each day brings a fresh opportunity for you to set the standard of how dedicated and committed you are to your needs, wants, goals, and relationships.”

“Free yourself from the poisonous and laborious burden of holding a grudge. When you hold a grudge, you want someone else's sorrow to reflect your level of hurt, but the two rarely meet. Let go… Sometimes, forgiveness is simply a reflection of loving yourself enough to move on.”

“A new day: Be open enough to see opportunities. Be wise enough to be grateful. Be courageous enough to be happy.”

“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.”

“Don't limit yourself to someone else's opinion of your capabilities. Be you. Dream, plan, execute!”

“No Blame: The most liberating and empowering day of my life was the day I freed myself from my own self-destructive nonsense.”

“TAKE ACTION! Wanting is not enough; Act upon your goals! If somebody was watching your day-to-day behavior, would they be able to see what you’re working towards; what your goals are? If the answer is no, FIX IT!”

“Take ACTION! When we DO NOT take action, our potentiality becomes the soil that houses the seeds of our regret.”

“My relationship stays strong because I serenade her with my actions and I write poetry in her heart with my deeds. My endless love is expressed with more than just my words; my love is lived as a verb.”

“Being a hater is a measurement of cowardice.”