Remember why you started, remember where you're headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.
Ralph MarstonRead
Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.
Interpretation
Believe in your potential and take the steps needed to achieve it.
This quote emphasizes the importance of having a positive self-expectation while simultaneously recognizing the necessity of taking actionable steps towards achieving personal goals. It suggests that self-belief must be coupled with effort and determination to turn aspirations into reality.
In practice
During a motivational speech to inspire students to pursue their dreams.
Remember why you started, remember where you're headed, think of how great it will be to get there, and keep going.
Welcome those big, sticky, complicated problems. In them are your most powerful opportunities.
Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.
A world of abundance surrounds you, if only you will step up and claim it. Make life happen through you rather than letting it happen to you. It will make all the difference in the world.
If you're to succeed at any endeavor, the first and most important person you must convince is yourself. Success comes not from merely a belief that you can do it. Success comes when you absolutely know you can achieve it
You have created your fears. And you can choose to lay them to rest. You have created your dreams. And you can choose to bring them fully to life.
Every achievement, big or small, begins in your mind.
There is only one thing in life you can control: Your own effort.
Negative thinking limits God and our potential.
Keep the weeds of negative influence from your life. 'Farm' the seeds of constructive influence.
A positive attitude will have positive results because attitudes are contagious.
Ambition is pitiless. Any merit that it cannot use it finds despicable.
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