Change does not happen when your circumstances improve; chage happens when you decide to improve your circumstances
Paul McGee
If your ship doesn’t come in, swim out to it.
Jonathan Winters
The best way to be missed when you’re gone is to stand for something when you’re here.
Seth Godin
Were there none who were discontented with what they have, the world would never reach for anything better.
Florence Nightingale
Obstacles cannot bend me. Every obstacle yields to effort.
Leonardo da Vinci
“Bouncebackability” (is that even a word) is one of the key characteristics of successful people.
The ability to cope with whatever is thrown at you. To live by a set of unwavering values and beliefs, no matter what. Storms, tornados, adversity, criticism… whatever.
Let your values guide ALL your decisions.
This weeks quote of the week has a particular personal resonance with me (thanks mum!)
I am a palm tree, they never fall; because of my mum.
Will.I.am
Smooth seas do not make skillful sailors
African proverb
When I woke up in hospital, I realised that I could choose to be a victim, or I could choose to be a survivor. I chose to be a survivor.
Our good friend, Corporal Andy Reid, on his reaction to losing both legs and his right arm after stepping on an IED in Afghanistan. A true hero and an inspiration to everyone he meets.
You can change your life by changing your attitude
William James, Pioneer of modern psychology.
Benjamin Franklin