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Success in life is becoming what you want to be.

The object of all life is development; and everything that lives has an inalienable right to all the development it is capable of attaining.

The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.

You are to become a creator, not a competitor.

You can do what you want to do, and it is your right and privilege to follow the business or avocation which will be most congenial and pleasant.

If we would promise we must put ourselves in a position to perform our promise.

The normal opener of deeper and deeper levels of energy is the will.

Ideal aspirations are not enough, when uncombined with pluck and will.

But a man at work, making something which he feels will exist because he is working at it and wills it, is exercising the energies of his mind and soul as well as of his body.

Nature does not give us our livelihood gratis; we must win it by toil of some sort or degree.

By holding the representative responsible only to the people, and exempting him from all other influences, we elevate the character of the constituent and quicken his sense of responsibility to his country.

Do something today to get closer to your goals. Even if something goes wrong, you will learn and recover. You don't have to figure out your entire life today. Make that one call. Go for that one discussion. Step out and show up. That's enough for today.

If you have a dream that lights up your soul, chase it. Believe that you are strong enough to move mountains. Believe that in the moments of uncertainty, you will figure out a way to move forward. Things work out for those who believe in themselves.

You don't need more time to chase your dreams. You need to spend less time on people and things that aren't supporting your growth. You don't need to rush. Just shift your focus away from distractions. Time is precious. Invest it on the right things.

I learned that assistance given to the weak makes the one who gives it strong; and that oppression of the unfortunate makes one weak.

Dreams without goals are just dreams, and they ultimately fuel disappointment.

Sometimes you have to make a snap decision to change your life. Change the people you spend time with. Change the places you visit. Change routine. Staying the same won't create a new version of you. The right room and right advice can do miracles for your life.

When you take ownership of your future, things start happening. Excuses build bridges to nowhere. Don't wait for someone to rescue you. Don't wait for circumstances to be perfect. Be messy, be slow but be consistent. That's the secret to making it big.

If you want a thing done, do it yourself.