Ten things I remind myself of every morning. Somedays I even accomplish some of them.
1. You are where you are because of past decisions. If you want to be somewhere else, start making different decisions.
2. Respect is not a participation trophy. You have to earn it.
3. Don’t try to please other people. If you want to succeed, set your own higher standards.
4. Disrespect is fuel, not a reason to quit.
5. Hard work solves most problems.
6. Learn to laugh at what scares you.
7. Pay your blessings forward and help others find their blessings.
8. There is no pro in procrastination. It’s totally an amateur move.
9. Appreciate every sunrise. Make your effort be your thank you note.
10. Love unconditionally. Everything else, set standards.
Very good advice. I like 2, 5 and 8. Number two especially in politics; some people think because they have a title they should be respected. I tell the new ones, you get some because you ran, but you can lose it quickly. It takes a while to fill up the respect glass; that’s where the work comes into play.