Be Better Today

Today's quote comes from one of the most selfless people to ever walk the planet, Mother Teresa - “Give, but give until it hurts.” We need to give, as much as we have in us, to make life worth living.

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Today's quote comes from Ralph Waldo Emerson - “The purpose of life is not to be happy. It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and lived well.” Happiness is not nearly as important in life as this list from Emerson. Find a way to make an impact, and be content in its value.

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Today's quote comes from author, Nora Ephron - "Above all, be the heroine of your life, not the victim." Write your own story and be the heroine.

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Today's quote comes from South African leader, Nelson Mandela - "I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” Courage is the act of conquering fear, such an important maxim to live by.

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Today's quote from John Augustus Shedd holds a much different meaning than a week ago – “A ship is safe in harbor, but that’s not what ships are for.” This episode is dedicated to our friend, Jon Santarelli, who was swept overboard by a rogue wave in this year's Race to Mackinac. We will miss you, Jon - eight bells.

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Today's quote comes from the author of the iconic Harry Potter series, J.K. Rowling - "It takes a great deal of bravery to stand up to our enemies, but just as much to stand up to our friends." It is important to stand up to your friends with your words, your empathy, and your heart.

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Today's quote comes from the late martial arts master, Bruce Lee - "Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them." That one hit close to home for me. Did it for you?

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Today's quote comes from the iconic Winston Churchill - "Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts." You have to keep working, regardless of success or failure at any given moment.

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Today's quote comes from a legendary businessman, Lee Iacocca - "In times of great stress or adversity, it's always best to keep busy, to plow your anger and your energy into something positive." Let stress motivate your positive actions.

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Today's quote comes from the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader, Dalai Lama - "My religion is very simple. My religion is kindness." Religion, when simplified to this level, can unite instead of divide.

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