Motivation Minute, courtesy of www.JaseCaseMedical.com

Today's quote was submitted by Greg.

Wayne Dyer said, "Go for it now. The future is promised to no one." That's a good reminder not to put everything important on hold. We say things like, "Someday I'll do that." Someday I'll take the trip. Someday I'll start the business. Someday I'll call that old friend. Someday I'll spend more time with my family. But "someday" isn't a date on the calendar. If there's something important you've been putting off, maybe today is the day to start. You don't have to finish it today. Just begin. Because the best time to do something meaningful isn't always someday. Sometimes... it's today.


Motivation Minute, courtesy of www.JaseCaseMedical.com

Today's quote was submitted by Julie.

Maya Angelou said, "Try to be a rainbow in someone's cloud." I love that. Because you never really know what somebody else is going through. The person who seems grumpy might be having a terrible day. The customer who seems difficult might be dealing with something you know nothing about. And sometimes a simple smile, a kind word or a little patience can completely change somebody's day. It doesn't cost anything. And here's the funny thing... Being kind usually makes YOUR day better too. So today, look for an opportunity to be somebody's rainbow. You might never know how much it meant to them. But I guarantee... it mattered.


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Today's quote was submitted by Steve.

Tony Robbins said, "Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible." That's a great way to think about goals. Until you write something down, it's often just an idea. But once you put a goal on paper, you've given yourself something to work toward. Maybe it's a business goal. Maybe it's saving money. Maybe it's getting healthier. Maybe it's spending more time with the people you love. Whatever it is, make it specific. Don't just say, "I want to do better." Decide what "better" looks like. Then figure out the first step. You don't have to accomplish the whole goal today. You just have to move toward it. One step at a time.


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Today's quote was submitted by Karen.

Henry David Thoreau said, "Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you've imagined." I like the word "confidently." Not because you have to know exactly how everything will work out. You don't. But you do have to take the first step. If you've got an idea you've been thinking about for years, maybe it's time to do something about it. Call somebody. Research it. Write it down. Take one small step. You don't need a guarantee that everything will work. You just need enough courage to begin. And sometimes, once you begin, the path becomes a lot clearer.


Motivation Minute, courtesy of www.JaseCaseMedical.com

Today's quote was submitted by Dan.

Confucius said, "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." I really like that one. We live in a world that makes everything look fast. Instant results. Overnight success. Six-minute abs! Well... I'm still waiting for those. The truth is, most worthwhile things take time. Building a business takes time. Building a reputation takes time. Getting better at something takes time. And sometimes progress is so slow that you don't even notice it. That's OK. Keep going. You don't have to move quickly. You just have to keep moving. Because five small steps in the right direction are still five steps closer to where you want to be.

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