Steve Maraboli

“Become the leader of your life. Lead yourself to where you want to be. Breathe life back into your ambitions, your desires, your goals, your relationships.”

“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth diminishing your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.”

“I dont write books so that you can be fascinated with me. I write them so you can be fascinated with YOU!”

“Do not compromise yourself and put your goodness in the same impermanent category as whatever circumstance happening. Be the best you in every circumstance.”

“When was the last time you woke up and realized that today could be the best day of your life?”

“I want to live my life in such a way that when I get out of bed in the morning, the devil says, "aw shit, he's up!”

“Sometimes it's the same moments that take your breath away that breathe purpose and love back into your life.”

“With one kind gesture you can change a life. One person at a time you can change the world. One day at a time we can change everything.”

“You have had a dream for so many years. Let today be the day you make a plan for it. Just think about how much more likely you are to hit your target when you finally aim at it.”

“If at first you don’t succeed, you’re doing it wrong. Learn from the experience. Try again, but with a different approach.”

“When you are just EXISTING, life happens to you… and you manage; when you are truly LIVING, you happen to life… and you lead.”

“Don't give up! It's not over. The universe is balanced. Every set-back bears with it the seeds of a come-back.”

“No matter what the cause, God is only as willing as you are.”

“I am not a victim. No matter what I have been through, I'm still here. I have a history of victory.”

“A beautiful thing happens when we start paying attention to each other. It is by participating more in your relationship that you breathe life into it.”

“Do you love yourself enough to BE what you love yourself enough to WANT?”

“A broken heart bleeds tears.”

“Learn from the past, but don’t live in the past.”

“Don't let the tall weeds cast a shadow on the beautiful flowers in your garden.”

“We are mathematical equations where your life is the sum of all choices you've made until now. The good news is you can change the equation so that you start making a difference in your life.”

“If your salvation was dependent on your ability to read and understand scripture, Jesus would have been an author.”

“Don’t tell me about your god with your words. Show me about your god with your actions.”

“When love is at the base of something, it is a masterpiece.”

“When you're too religious, you tend to point your finger to judge instead of extending your hand to help.”

“Understanding the beauty of our humanity unlocks the power of our spirituality.”

“In moments of prayer, people tend to pose as a critic and point out percieved flaws in God's art.”

“Today I will take the opportunity to do unanticipated good.”

“This new day has greeted us with no rules; unconditional opportunity. Do not dilute the power of this new day with the hardship of yesterday. Greet this day the way it has greeted you; with open arms and endless possibility.”

“In your own life it's important to know how spectacular you are.”

“The process of discovering your fearless self is of refinement, not adding. The best way to reconnect with your freedom is to look at the rules you have that govern your freedom.”

“Fear has the role we give it. We are able to empower or poison ourselves to whatever degree we want. This is the beauty of our design.”

“The time has come to harness the blessed power within us and to use it to transcend from our current existence into a more empowered reality.”

“If you have to ask if you’ve done enough, you haven’t. Each day brings with it the opportunity to do more than you did yesterday.”

“If you can transcend from the dark rut of disempowered thinking to the bright light of an empowered agreement with reality, you will see opportunities not barriers. You will see the finish line, not the hurdles.”

“It is important that when we make a resolution, or establish a goal, that we take the ACTION necessary to accomplish that goal.”

“You cannot continue on the same path and arrive at a different destination. Make the choice to have your actions reflect your goals.”

“Harness the power of today. Seize the blessings of today! Make something happen, enhance your life, make someone laugh, help a friend, love, love, love!”

“Intent without dedicated action is simply not enough. Action without a clear intent is a waste. It is when these two powerful forces are aligned that the energy of the universe conspires in your favor.”

“When you establish a destination by defining what you want, then take physical action by making choices that move you towards that destination, the possibility for success is limitless and arrival at the destination is inevitable.”

“If you don’t know exactly where you’re going, how will you know when you get there?”

“The road to success is always under construction.”

“The future is greatly different than your life now, the actions that you take must also be greatly different. You cannot do the same thing and get something different.”

“You are beautiful. Your beauty, just like your capacity for life, happiness, and success, is immeasurable.”

“The purpose of empowerment is to urge you towards freedom, to help each of you to break free of all limitations. It is that freedom that will give you eternal happiness and finally connect you with the unconditional realization of TRUTH.”

“You gotta be in the NOW to create and experience the WOW!”

“Don't be one of those who don't want others to be empowered. Share information. Try to make the next person, smarter.”

“Do Something!I was sitting on a plane after a long, tiring business trip. I was a bit grouchy and irritable because the rigorous schedule I had made for myself left me exhausted. Looking to not talk to the person next to me and simply endure the flight, I decided to open my newspaper and read about what was happening in the world. As I continued to read, it seemed that everywhere I looked there were stories of injustice, pain, suffering, and people losing hope. Finally, fueled by my tired, irritable state, I became overcome with compassion and frustration for the way things were. I got up and went to the bathroom and broke down.With tears streaming down my face, I helplessly looked to the sky and yelled to God. “God, look at this mess. Look at all this pain and suffering. Look at all this killing and hate. God, how could you let this happen? Why don’t you do something?”Just then, a quiet stillness pacified my heart. A feeling of peace I won’t ever forget engulfed my body. And, as I looked into my own eyes in the mirror, the answer to my own question came back to me… “Steve, stop asking God to do something. God already did something, he gave you life. Now YOU do something!”

“Reading the Bible will help you get to know the word, but it’s when you put it down and live your life that you get to know the author.”

“When you do what you love, the seemingly impossible becomes simply challenging, the laborious becomes purposeful resistance, the difficult loses its edge and is trampled by your progress.”

“Why Not You?Today, many will awaken with a fresh sense of inspiration. Why not you?Today, many will open their eyes to the beauty that surrounds them. Why not you?Today, many will choose to leave the ghost of yesterday behind and seize the immeasurable power of today. Why not you?Today, many will break through the barriers of the past by looking at the blessings of the present. Why not you?Today, for many the burden of self doubt and insecurity will be lifted by the security and confidence of empowerment. Why not you?Today, many will rise above their believed limitations and make contact with their powerful innate strength. Why not you?Today, many will choose to live in such a manner that they will be a positive role model for their children. Why not you?Today, many will choose to free themselves from the personal imprisonment of their bad habits. Why not you?Today, many will choose to live free of conditions and rules governing their own happiness. Why not you?Today, many will find abundance in simplicity. Why not you?Today, many will be confronted by difficult moral choices and they will choose to do what is right instead of what is beneficial. Why not you?Today, many will decide to no longer sit back with a victim mentality, but to take charge of their lives and make positive changes. Why not you?Today, many will take the action necessary to make a difference. Why not you?Today, many will make the commitment to be a better mother, father, son, daughter, student, teacher, worker, boss, brother, sister, & so much more. Why not you?Today is a new day!Many will seize this day.Many will live it to the fullest.Why not you?”