As I challenge myself to stay motivated and inspired I thought I would share some of the quotes I came across that have given me a boost.

              “…even without success, creative persons find joy in a job well done. Learning for its own sake is rewarding…” ~ Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi

               “One must learn by doing the thing, for though you think you know it, you have no certainty until you try.” ~ Aristotle

               “…if we are willing to abandon our usual coercive tactics and approach our problems sideways and kitty-corner we stand a good chance of finding our way through some interesting gates.” ~ Eloise Ristad

               “The wisest mind has something yet to learn.” ~ George Santayana

               “Hope is always available to us. When we feel defeated, we need only take a deep breath and say, “Yes,” and hope will reappear.” ~ Monroe Forester

               “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” ~ Helen Keller

               “What we truly and earnestly aspire to be, that in some sense we are. The mere aspiration, by changing the frame of mind, for the moment realizes itself.” ~ Anna Jameson

               “The grand essentials to happiness in this life are something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.” ~ Joseph Addison

Do you have a favorite quote that motivates and inspires you? I’d love to hear from you.

until next time…