"Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has the courage to lose sight of the shore."
~ André Gide

"Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible."
~ Unknown

"Inspiration does not come from the quote itself, but rather the person behind it."
~Russ Myers



"The greatest use of life is to spend it for something that will outlast it."
~ William James


"Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."
~ Unknown

Attitude
"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes of mind."
~ William James]

"All that we are is the result of what we have thought."
~ Buddha

"Positive attitudes create a chain reaction of positive thoughts."
~ Unknown

"Things turn out best for the people who make the best of the way things turn out."
~ Art Linkletter

"Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm. "
~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

"A pessimist is one who makes difficulties of his opportunities and an optimist is one who makes opportunities of his difficulties."
~ Harry Truman

Inspirational
"Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely."
~ Karen Kaiser Clark


"Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless."
~ Mother Theresa
"As one person I cannot change the world, but I can change the world of one person."
~ Paul Shane Spear


"I'd rather be optimistic and a fool, than pessimistic and right."
~ Unknown


"Work like you don't need the money, love like you've never been hurt and dance like no one is watching."
~ Randall G Leighton


"The greatest revenge is to accomplish what others say you cannot do."
~ Unknown

Encouragement
"Each day is a new life. Seize it. Live it."
~ David Guy Powers


"Trust your own instinct. Your mistakes might as well be your own, instead of someone else's."
~ Billy Wilder

"Forget about all the reasons why something may not work. You only need to find one good reason why it will."
~ Dr. Robert Anthony


"A diamond is merely a lump of coal that did well under pressure."
~ Unknown


"Use what talent you possess: the woods would be very silent if no birds sang except those that sang best. "
~ Henry Van Dyke


"Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do."
~ Benjamin Spock


"Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, `Grow, grow.'"
~ The Talmud

Sport
"A champion is someone who gets up, even when he can't."
~ Jack Dempsey


"It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up."
~ Vince Lombardi


"I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. Twenty-six times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've fouler over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed."
~ Michael Jordan

"If you only play a defensive game, it is impossible to win."
~ Unknown

"Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there. "
~ John Wooden

"We didn't lose the game; we just ran out of time. "
~ Vince Lombardi

"Winning means you're willing to go longer, work harder, and give more than anyone else. "
~ Vince Lombardi


"The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital."
~ Joe Paterno


"It ain't over till it's over. "
~ Yogi Berra

Leader
A true leader has the confidence to stand alone, the courage to make tough decisions, and the compassion to listen to the needs of others. He does not set out to be a leader, but becomes one by the quality of his actions and the integrity of his intent."
~ Mike Jones


"There is no reason, no excuse, no alibi, no fate, that can hinder an individual that is focused on a specific purpose."
~ Mike Jones


"You may be disappointed if you fail; however, you are doomed if you never take the first step."
~ Mike Jones


"A mind focused on doubt and fear cannot focus on the journey to victory."
~ Mike Jones

"A healthy attitude is contagious, but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. "
~ Mike Jones


"Winners lose more than losers. They win and lose more than losers, because they stay in the game."
~ Terry Paulson

"When you choose to live your life on purpose, you will reveal the purpose of your life. "
~ Mike Jones


"Self-worth cannot be verified by others. You are worthy because you say that it is so. "
~ Mike Jones


"Outstanding leaders appeal to the hearts of the members of their team – not their minds."
~ Mike Jones


"Some people grin and bear it; while others smile and do it."
~ Mike Jones

"A good leader inspires others with confidence in him/her; a great leader inspires them with confidence in themselves."
~ Mike Jones


"I will not be judged today by my yesterday… today I begin again, focused on the success I will create today."
~ Mike Jones