Be Better Today

Today's quote comes from the host of the Side Hustle School podcast, Chris Guillebeau, who says something like this in every episode – “Inspiration is good, but inspiration with action is so much better.” This daily quote from Chris aligns directly with the mantra of this show. Each day we seek inspiration, and that’s great. The key is turning that inspiration into an action that improves your life.

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Today’s quote comes from writer and civil rights activist Alicia Garza – “I need to create an environment where I can be my best self, and that means being unapologetic about saying no to things that don't serve me or move me closer to my purpose and the things that I care about the most.” When you have a clear sense of purpose, a clear sense of self, determining when to say yes and when to say no becomes self-evident.

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Today’s quote comes from American actor and singer/songwriter Tristan Wilds – “Sometimes I wish that I could go into a time machine right now and just look at myself and say, 'Calm down. Things are gonna be fine. Things are gonna be all great. Just relax.'” Relax. Do your best and everything will be fine, likely even great.

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Today's quote comes from Israel's fourth Prime Minister, Golda Meir – “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you will be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” When you trust yourself to be creative and stoke the fire of possibility, life becomes a bright beacon of hope.

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Today’s quote comes from the speaker and author Steve Maraboli – “Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” We all need to remember that lesson.

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Today’s quote comes from Walter Elliot, a one-time Secretary of State for Scotland – “Perseverance is not a long race; it is many short races one after the other.” When we look at a goal as a series of steps versus one long, arduous journey, we have a much better chance at success.

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Today’s quote comes from the 30th President of the United States, Calvin Coolidge – “All growth depends upon activity. There is no development physically or intellectually without effort, and effort means work.” It is our effort that combines with our skills and knowledge to determine our progress, and ultimately our success.

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Today’s quote is attributed to the Italian artist Michelangelo, and although we are not sure if he said it or not, it’s one to remember – “The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we reach it.” You get to decide how much you want to put into life. Just remember, you’ll get about that much out of it too.

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Today’s quote comes from inspirational author Mark Victor Hansen – "Don't wait until everything is just right. It will never be perfect. There will always be challenges, obstacles, and less than perfect conditions. So what? Get started now. With each step you take, you will grow stronger and stronger, more and more skilled, more and more self-confident, and more and more successful.” Start now because, regardless of anything else happening, it is the best time.

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Today’s quote comes from fashion designer Christian Louboutin – “You need to believe in yourself and what you do. Be tenacious and genuine.” Practice these two important traits and watch your life soar.

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