Your most important contributions are yet to come. They have not happened yet. You are still working on your masterpiece.

If you are effective it means doing the right things the right way. Effective isn’t always efficient, but it is always worth it in the long run.

Your purpose can carry you through the hardest, most difficult times.

I am thankful that my Valentine, Meu Amor, My Love has always helped me understand my purpose.

The ideas and interpretations of others show who they are and who we appear to be. Instead of changing them, change yourself. It is not their ideas that matter, but your ideas. Your idea of who you are, your conception of self is the most important factor. Improve your self-image and your entire world around you changes. Focusing on your own belief is truly how you change the beliefs of those around you about you.

We avoid people who blame others. We run from those who blame us.

Every time you speak, every action you take —  you are proving someone’s opinion. Are you proving them right or proving them wrong?

You don’t have the time or resources to handle every problem and challenge.

Solving the little problems before they become major issues is smart.

Knowing which problems could become major issues is wisdom.

It takes courage to stand alone.

It takes courage to help another.

It takes courage to have principles when everyone around you is selfish.

Courage is a choice.

Your purpose is much greater than you realize. The more you are aware of the present and choice to serve others, the stronger your purposes becomes. As we focus on our purpose, everything else becomes more clear.

Pain is so much stronger without gratitude. When there is gratitude, you feel better, can endure more, and enjoy life better.