Steve Maraboli Quotes - Page 2

If you would stop worrying about things you don’t control and release what God has put into you, you will change everything around you.
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I used to worry about the labels others placed on me… until I realized my limitations weren’t coming from their labels, but from my own.
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Serving my country was a life-changing experience for me. It was during those years that I realized the importance of commitment, dedication, honor, and discipline. I have never laughed so much; nor have I ever prayed so much. I made life-long friends. The leaders and heroes I served with helped shape me into the man I am today. I feel honored to have been a part of such a great tradition and grateful to others who have walked the same path. Thank you!
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The argument could be made that the word hero is overused. I do not think, however, that this is the case when referring to teachers.
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Don’t worry about the haters… They are just angry because the truth you speak contradicts the lie they live.
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Don’t lie. Life is a puzzle and we are all unique pieces. When you lie, you make it impossible to find your true place in the grand design.
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The difference between your crazy and my crazy is that you don't think you're crazy.
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You are my home; it is in your loving gaze that I find the comfort, acceptance, and the sense of belonging.
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Be more than a father, be a dad. Be more than a figure, be an example.
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You are my beautiful forever... a connection so deep that even an eternity doesn't seem long enough to spend with you.
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Haters never seem to realize that jealousy is an infinite torture to which you condemn yourself.
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Most haters are stuck in a poisonous mental prison of jealousy and self-doubt that blinds them to their own potentiality.
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Be the type of friend you would like to have.
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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.
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Be driven with purpose. Be relentless in your alignment with excellence. Pay no mind to the disimpassioned impotent haters.
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Be a reflection of excellence.
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When you're crying, your tears may be watering the seeds of your come-back.
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Breakups can be sad, but sometimes tears are the price we pay for a freedom we need.
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A broken heart bleeds tears.
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Our efforts and actions produce results. These results come unlabeled. WE label them as success or failure based on OUR expectations. Don't forget that these labels are interchangeable if we allow ourselves to be free from an unhealthy attachment to our expectations.
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Messy" is a word we use to explain a conflict with an expectation we had. Eliminate the expectation, and you eliminate the "messy".
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Your life is a reflection… you don't get what you WANT, you get what you ARE. You gotta BE it to SEE it.
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Every great tragedy forms a fertile soil in which a great recovery can take root and blossom...but only if you plant the seeds.
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Every great tragedy forms a fertile soil in which a great recovery can take root and blossom, but only if you plant the seeds.
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Excuses, criticisms, and superstitions are vitamins for haters, but poison for the successful. Rise above!
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Emancipate yourself from the impotent mindset of, “It is what it is”. Life does not come labeled; it is what you make it.
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Those with a perpetual victim mindset tend to create the situations from which they suffer.
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I can’t control your behavior; nor do I want that burden… but I will not apologize for refusing to be disrespected, to be lied to, or to be mistreated. I have standards; step up or step out.
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Stop validating your victim mentality. Shake off your self-defeating drama and embrace your innate ability to recover and achieve.
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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.
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You would free yourself from so much stress and drama if you just understood and embraced the truth that you are enough.
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The path to freedom is illuminated by the bridges you have burned, adorned by the ties you have cut, and cleared by the drama you have left behind. Let go. Be free.
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Free yourself from the people who cause you drama and poison your soul. You know who they are... The first ones you thought of when you read this. They have to go.
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Let go... How would your life be different if you learned to let go of things that have already let go of you? From relationships long gone, to old grudges, to regrets, to all the 'could’ve' and 'should’ve,' to the dead friendships you still hang on to... Free yourself from the burden of a past you cannot change.
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Letting go is never easy. There is no short-cut or trick to it. You must be committed enough to your future to let go of your past. It's not easy and it's likely to hurt, but it is for the best.
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Why let go of yesterday? Because yesterday has already let go of you.
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Love yourself... enough to take the actions required for your happiness…enough to cut yourself loose from the drama-filled past... enough to set a high standard for relationships... enough to feed your mind and body in a healthy manner... enough to forgive yourself... enough to move on.
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... love is something you do; something not just to be said, but also to be shown. Let your love flow through your actions.
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When your actions are aligned with your dreams and goals, you become the point of origin for their reality.
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I used to hold grudges until I realized that most people are narcissistic and their actions are driven by an unhealthy self-interest and not maliciousness towards me.
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Speak with your words and your message can be distorted... Speak with your actions and you'll leave no doubt.
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Your actions should be so dedicated that no one should have to ask you what you want.
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I applaud those who speak, but I admire those who act.
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Behavior speaks… Before you even open your mouth, your actions have told me who you are and what you’re about.
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It’s never lost on me that it was the religious who Jesus had to challenge not to throw stones.
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Religion is the subjective experience. Science is the objective reality. To argue either is a ridiculous waste of time and energy.
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It is when I struggle that I strengthen. It is when challenged to my core that I learn the depth of who I am.
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You're better than the life you've settled for. RISE to the challenge of your dreams! Don't just dream it - LIVE it!
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Sometimes the issue isn't that your problems are so big, it's that you see yourself as being so small.
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Today you will have countless opportunities to take action towards any dream or goal you've ever had. No matter how long you’ve waited, it’s never too late. Let today be the day you give life to your dreams and goals. Don't throw away another day!
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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.
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It made a big difference in my life to grow up with a dad who wasn't afraid of how great my mom was.
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When used as a tool, fear will enhance your preparedness; when used as a guide, it will stop your progress.
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I believe in romance... in playfulness... in passion... in expressing feelings... in friendship... in all the ways love heals, nourishes, and transforms "you" and "me" into an "us".
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It doesn't matter if you're 20, 40, 60, 80, or 100. Embrace your sexy-ass self and express it!
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The argument could be made that the word 'hero' is overused. I do not think, however, that this is the case when referring to teachers.
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The art of letting go is simply about personal empowerment. Realizing what you’re in charge of, realizing what you control, and more importantly, what you don’t control.
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Be purposeful in your actions. Be mindful to keep your behavior in alignment with your goals. Remember, you can refine, improve, and enhance yourself; all other control is illusory.
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You'll drive yourself crazy trying to control something that isn't yours to control. Let go. Free yourself. Allow your mind and energy to focus on something positive... to build something beautiful.
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Stay away from people who gossip and spread rumors. They are choosing the path of emotional bullying and negativity.
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