I want to be around people that do things. I don't want to be around people anymore that judge or talk about what people do. I want to be around people who dream and support and do things.
Interpretation
Surround yourself with positive and action-oriented individuals instead of judgmental ones.
This quote by Amy Poehler emphasizes the importance of being in the company of people who are proactive, inspiring, and supportive rather than those who merely criticize or gossip about others. It advocates for a network of individuals who pursue their dreams and encourage each other to take action, highlighting the value of positivity and collaboration in personal growth and success.
In practice
Using this quote in a motivational speech about the importance of community.
Be easy on yourself. Have fun. Only hang around people that are positive and make you feel good. Anybody who doesn't make you feel good, kick them to the curb. And the earlier you start in your life the better. The minute anybody makes you feel weird and non-included or not supported, you know, either beat it or tell them to beat it.
Anybody who doesn't make you feel good, kick them to the curb. And the earlier you start in your life, the better.
Open-faced sandwiches take risks and live big and smile with all their teeth. These are the people I want to be around.
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It’s very hard to have ideas. It’s very hard to put yourself out there, it’s very hard to be vulnerable, but those people who do that are the dreamers, the thinkers and the creators. They are the magic people of the world.
Do today's duty, fight to-day's temptation; and do not weaken and distract yourself by looking forward to things which you cannot see, and could not understand if you saw them.
I get up every morning determined to both change the world and to have one hell of a good time. Sometimes, this makes planning the day difficult.
If you're trying to achieve, there will be roadblocks. I've had them; everybody has had them
Adversity often produces an unexpected opportunity. Look for it ! Appreciate and utilize it! This is difficult to do if you're feeling sorry for yourself because you're faced with adversity.
When I found Jesus Christ, I learned to be a better athlete. I didn't have to go out there and knock them out in the first round. I've learned to be patient, skillful in the ring. At the same time, I wanted to prove to other boxers that you can take off this killer instinct stuff, you can be a great athlete, a great boxer, and love your brother.
My advice to young entrepreneurs is not to accept defeat in the face of odds, and challenge negative forces with hope, self-confidence and conviction.
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