"BEST QUOTES - THOUGHTS OF THE DAY" APRIL 2011

April 27, 2011 " Don't wait for the perfect moment. Take a moment and make it perfect!" Author Unknown --- Submitted by B. Alex --- Norway April 27, 2011 " If I worry about tomorrow, I'll miss the joys of today." Written in 2011 by Brenda P. --- Missouri  Too often I don't stop to be thankful for what gifts I receive today because I'm stressing about what is going to happen tomorrow. April 27, 2011 " Whatever difficult situation you are going through, just smile!" Written in 2011 by Chika Nwachukwu --- Nigeria  People tend to fret, nag, complain a lot when they go through rough times. But doing that a lot would not solve the problem. A smile rather puts you in the right frame of mind that everything will eventually be okay! It's psychological! April 25, 2011 " To stand alone, without a book of rules to follow - in essence, to write one's own book of rules and to follow it astutely, without outside influence or persuasion - may in fact be the essence of truly moral character." Evan Bellingar --- Submitted by R.B. --- Ohio April 25, 2011 " What makes a man is not the degrees or wealth he has, but what is in his head and how he uses what is in his head to an advantage to himself and society at large." Written in 2009 by James Palmer ---Ghana  April 25, 2011 " If this life is an illusion, I'm going to make it the best illusion EVER!" Written in 2011 by Tarek B. Halteh --- Jordan April 20, 2011 " Living a life is not for just self-actualization but how many other lives can benefit from your life." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Benjamin Emmans --- Nigeria Like Isaac Newton, Michael Faraday, their impacts are still felt today. People are still benefiting from what they did years ago. April 20, 2011 " Sun rises in the east and sets in the west is a universal truth. But this fact is true because the earth revolves that way. A slight change, from the way we look at the world, the world around us will change." Written in 2011 by Vibhore Jain --- India April 20, 2011 " Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will. " Written in 2011 by Peter G. Kimble --- United Kingdom Peace, Love and blessings to all beings. April 18, 2011 " Air is everywhere but one cannot feel its presence innocently. However, if it becomes violent, even the biggest trees and constructions are uprooted. In a similar way our enthusiasm has the capacity to do any miracle." Written in 2011 by Pramod Kumar Sharma --- India During my morning walk, this thought flashed into my mind. April 18, 2011 " It's not until you lose everything that you can truly appreciate everything." Written in 2011 by Mal Neale --- Australia April 18, 2011 " Be sure to build the small disciplines (which I call small miracles) into your life. Start by doing one extraordinary thing per day - every day." Written in 2011 by Yolandi Raath-Booyens --- South Africa April 13, 2011 " Life is a combination of some hopes and dreams that we have to rely upon, either willingly or unwillingly." Written in 1999 by Parminder Singh Aziz --- India  April 13, 2011 " Life is adventure, live every day to the fullest. Hold onto the good times, let all the bad times fall behind you." Written in 1994 by Lana Reeves Cherry --- South Dakota Everyone needs to understand that life is precious and so very short. Each of us should wake up and be happy to be alive and breathing, if for only a day. Smile, it is contagious. April 13, 2011 " You can change your life by positioning yourself in the right direction." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sfiso Khambule --- South Africa April 6, 2011 " Remember, we are all affecting the world every moment, whether we mean to or not. Our actions and states of mind matter, because we're so deeply interconnected with one another. Working on our own consciousness is the most important thing that we are doing at any moment." Ram Dass --- Submitted by Prince Davies --- United Kingdom April 6, 2011 " Your past cannot be changed, but you can change your tomorrow by your actions today." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Esther Dada --- Nigeria  April 6, 2011 " The act of forgiveness is tough but it is the only way to forge ahead into blessings." Written in 2011 by Esther Anarfi Minkah --- Ghana  I selected this one to encourage people to forgive others when they hurt them. April 4, 2011 " It doesn't matter what you go through, but what you get from what you go through. Never give up; there is hope for you." Written in 2011 by William Ankrah --- Ghana To motivate people and give them hope. April 4, 2011 " Courage is as often the outcome of despair as of hope; in the one case we have nothing to lose, in the other, everything to gain." Diane de Pointiers --- Submitted by Lauren Covington --- New Jersey April 4, 2011 " You aren't wealthy until you have something money can't buy." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mohammed --- Saudi Ar

"BEST QUOTES - THOUGHTS OF THE DAY" MAY 2011

May 25, 2011 " The world is yours if you have the courage to accept the fact and to reply with your determined efforts." Written in 2011 by Hemlata Wasnik --- India May 25, 2011 " Success may be delayed due to hurdles but never derailed." Written in 2011 by Dr. Pravin Dhikale --- India Success is not a one-day journey. Hurdles may come and may delay it, so keep doing. May 25, 2011 " A man may fall many times, but he won't be a failure until he says that someone pushed him." Elmer G. Letterman --- Submitted by Jagdish Kaviraj --- India May 23, 2011 " When no one is around, who are you? You are yourself. The person you are when you're alone should remain constant to the person you are when others are around." Written in 2011 by Joseph Torres --- Pennsylvania May 23, 2011 " I am totally independent of the good or bad opinion of others." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mohammed --- Saudi Arabia May 23, 2011 " Celebrate every day with enthusiasm for LIFE! Recognize each second of every day is a gift to make the world a better place! Appreciate the time you have to share your magnificent talents with others! Choose to make a difference! Do it every day and DO IT BIG!!!" Written in 2011 by Jimmy Hagewood --- Alabama May 18, 2011 " If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it." John Irving May 18, 2011 " The strongest warriors are these two... time and patience." Leo Tolstoy  May 18, 2011 " The most important opinion is the one you have of yourself, and the most significant things you say all day are those things you say to yourself." Zig Ziglar  May 16, 2011 " Changes in our lives can be significant and mentally challenging. The pessimist sees change and fears things may get worse. The optimist sees change and hopes things may get better. The realist sees change and is inspired by the challenge to make things better! Stay the course of positive encouragement and help others do the same! Do it every day and DO IT BIG!!!" Copyright © 2011 Jimmy Hagewood May 16, 2011 " It is not important what you do. What is more important is how you do and the positive impact it will have on the lives of people around you. We don't do a lot of things in life because they are not meaningful and add no profit to our identity. Let us leave the profit and loss statements in life and rise high enough to touch the positive frame of everybody's heart and soul. No need to join the rat race, since even your victory will not convert you to a cat. Be different and humane." Written in 2011 by Shalender Singh Parmar --- India May 16, 2011 " I decided to become the new CEO: Chief Encouragement Officer." Written in 2010 by Gary Kujat --- Michigan May 11, 2011 " Success is never achieved by the size of the brain, but it is always achieved by the size of one's THOUGHTS." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sandhya Nishad --- India May 11, 2011 " The core of your personality is your level of self-esteem. Your self-esteem is a measure of how much you value yourself, and how much you think of yourself as an important and worthwhile person. Your self-esteem is the power source of your personality." Brian Tracy --- Submitted by Stanley Aideloje --- Nigeria May 11, 2011 " We all have two choices; we can make a living or we can design a life." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mohammed --- Saudi Arabia May 9, 2011 " I do not believe in superheroes. Rather, I do believe in the extraordinary. I believe people can do the extraordinary out of the ordinary, not outside of the ordinary." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Felix Nguah --- Ghana May 9, 2011 " Strength is obtained by overcoming obstacles. Life is going to knock you down & try to keep you down. It's up to you to find strength, get up and keep living." Written in 2011 by Lawal Olanrewaju Kazzym --- Nigeria Your inner strength gives you the will to achieve... May 9, 2011 " A good way to move toward exhilarating self-motivation is to recognize the significant impact you have on others! The cost of making a difference in the life of others is a paradox. It cost nothing and yet it's priceless!!! Challenge your abilities to make a difference! Do it every day and DO IT BIG!!!" Copyright © 2011 Jimmy Hagewood  May 4, 2011 " A beautiful woman with no personality is like a beautiful melody with no rhythm." Written in 2011 by Raj Retnanandam --- China May 4, 2011 " It's difficult to watch when someone you care about is falling apart. Even though we are unable to prevent the fractures from developing, we can be there to help pick up the pieces!" Written in 2011 by Jon Hawks --- Arkansas May 4, 2011 " Patience is like learning the piano. There's no point in praying for the ability if you don't practice." Written in 2011 by Robert Burrell --- Australia Patience is not given. It is the fruit of practice. May 2, 2011 " Everyday is a new beginning. Begin your day with a positive mindset to get positive results." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Y. Debrah --- Ghana May 2, 2011 " Think sensibly, behave wisely, speak kindly, listen genuinely, and sleep soundly." Written in 2005 by Brian G. Jett --- Kentucky May 2, 2011 " You cannot control the world outside, but you can choose what you will bring into yourself. If you do not see anything of value in your life, begin by finding one thing of beauty every day until it becomes a habit." Ron Rathbun --- Submitted by Ratz Miaga --- Philippines

"THOUGHT FOR THE DAY" WORDS TO CONSIDER

June 29, 2011   Feeling Tense? Think Me Feeling Sad? Call Me Feeling Lonely? See Me Feeling Sleepy? Dream of Me My Name is... SELF CONFIDENCE Never Lose Me! Author Unknown --- Submitted by Saifuddin Syed --- India June 29, 2011   " A thought that doesn't make you happy deserves to be in the trash bin, not your mind and the extent of your mentality can determine your happiness." Written in 2011 by Neda Smaeeli Far --- Islamic Republic of Iran  If you've have decided to change your life, your attitude, your insight, whatever... tomorrow ... let me tell you that you're not going to be successful. Why? Because a successful man never says tomorrow... change is the opposite of tomorrow. June 29, 2011   " Here's how life was designed: we can dream at night and we were given the choice and ability to make our dreams come true during the day." Written in 2011 by Pete Zafra --- California June 27, 2011 " When an extraordinary event happens that is beyond your comprehensive to explain it, it is not for an ordinary reason." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Rara M. --- Maryland June 27, 2011 " Action is worry's worst enemy." Written in 2010 by Deepak K. --- India June 27, 2011 " The Greatest Discovery of a mankind is not Gravity; it's when gravity works and we fall, we stand and walk." Written in 2011 by Akil Khan --- India June 22, 2011 " Fear at all times is thought to be a negative thing. Man is often blinded to see that before we even get courage to do impossible or great things, we must first feel fear. It all boils down to how we choose to react to every insecurity we are confronted with." Written in 2011 by Erwin S. Eusebio --- Philippines  To give enlightenment and hope to others. June 22, 2011 " The price of excellence is discipline; the cost of mediocrity is disappointment. What you are doing today, it will count to you tomorrow." Written in 2011 by Sizeni Simelane --- South Africa June 22, 2011 " I'm not worried about not being able to ride a bicycle, because I can drive a car. I don't worry about what I cannot do. I concentrate on what I can do best." Written in 2011 by Vusie Shungube --- South Africa  In most cases we worry a lot about what we cannot do forgetting that God has given us something to do best. June 20, 2011 " If everything that glitters ain't gold and everything that shines ain't a diamond, it's up to you to determine the real from the fake and the gold from the gold plated!!" Written in 2011 by Vanessa Cannon --- South Carolina  June 20, 2011 " A failure does not determine the end. It is only when we choose not to get up and begin again that we have made the choice that it is the end. If I get up and continue, that will determine my success tomorrow." Written in 2011 by Revolving Diet G. --- New Jersey June 20, 2011 " Life is a gift...and I'm the pretty pink bow on top!" Written in 2011 by Kristen Hill --- Tennessee June 8, 2011 " In pursuit of our dreams, we do not always need to have fuel to take us to that destination. Sometimes we just need fuel enough to take us to the next service station and fill up." Written in 2011 by Jonathan Simango --- Zimbabwe It helps me constantly to know that I am going to get to my destiny but there a few stops I have to take. June 8, 2011 " Don't dwell on any misfortunes but rather focus on the prosperities that lie ahead!" Written in 2011 by Joseph Torres --- Pennsylvania  June 8, 2011 " Happiness comes from where your heart is. Doing things your heart approves of brings true happiness in your life. Do what your heart says rather than involving your mind too much into it." Written in 2011 by Wispmac Shah --- India June 6, 2011 " Stop planning your life... live it!" Written in 2011 by Dushaine Higgins --- Jamaica June 6, 2011 " Failure is art of learning, and we have to enjoy that art." Written in 2011 by Abbas Pachmarhiwala --- India June 6, 2011 " A man at his best. You are not so born: strive daily to develop yourself in your person, in your calling, until perfection is attained: the fullness of your every gift, of your every faculty. You will know it in the improvement of your taste, in the clarification of your thinking, in the maturity of your judgment, in the control of your will. Some never attain the perfect, something always lacking and others are late in coming to themselves. The man complete, wise in speech, wise in action, is admitted; he is welcomed into that rare fellowship of those who understand." Baltasar Gracian --- Submitted by Phil Gallagher --- Massachusetts  It is the clearest message I have ever read about striving for daily improvement. The fruits of daily effort are rewarded in the ways Gracian describes. June 1, 2011 " I'm not a smart man, but I know how to find the way to survive. I'm not a strong man, but I always stand up from every fall. I'm not a rich man, but I have what I've earned. I am who I am and I will not let anyone take that from me." Copyright © 2011 Johni Pangalila June 1, 2011 " If you never fall, you won't know how to pick yourself up. Be glad that things aren't worse, grateful for healing, and thankful for the friends who lent a hand." Written in 2011 by Lawal Olanrewaju Kazzym --- Nigeria June 1, 2011 " With every failure, every crisis, every difficult time, as soon as you get the lesson, you get to move on. If you really get the lesson, you pass and you don't have to repeat the class." Oprah --- Submitted by Mal Neale --- Australia

"MOTIVATION" MAY 2011

May 25, 2011 " Failure is just a rehearsal; success is the main event." Written in 2011 by Felix Opaleye --- Nigeria  May 25, 2011 " The seconds are ticking down to the end of the game. The pass comes to me to take the shot. Yes. I have my opponent right where I want them. Shot taken scores. End of Game. That is how we should treat every day." Written In 2011 by Robert Holbrook --- California I was inspired tonight. May 25, 2011 " Don't follow others; be followed by others." Written in 2011 by Pratik Pancholi --- India I learned this from my life. May 23, 2011 " Put our heart, mind and soul into even the smallest acts. This is the secret of success." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Gabbar Singh --- India Keep this in mind. May 23, 2011 " Life isn't baseball. You're never out until you stop swinging." Written in 2011 by Raymond C. Nolan --- Alabama  Too many people quit after three strikes. The best way a person can become a winner is to forget about the three strike rule and keep swinging until you succeed. May 23, 2011 " Success has one calculation formula. Stop thinking in terms of Limitations and Start thinking in terms of Possibilities." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Tushar Mandavkar --- India May 18, 2011 " Second chance... Do we really have a second chance in life? No... You already missed the bus... Look for a new one... Your second chance is nothing but searching for a new opportunity... Starting from square one. Keep your eyes open in the first place to grab the opportunity. The person who identifies the opportunity and grabs it as a chance to win, always wins." Written in 2011 by Wispmac Shah --- India  May 18, 2011 " Life is like a game, everyone plays differently and it takes a lot of practice to get it right." Written in 2011 by Marlon Greer --- New Jersey This quote empowers and gives hope to all; that just as long as they don't give up and keep trying, success awaits them. May 18, 2011 " We move with the momentum to succeed, goals we wish to achieve. We plant a seed in our mind with the thought of growing this seed from a dream to reality of one day. Hard work and dedication brings forth progress and progress is what makes that seed you plant grow." Written in 2011 by M. Stafford --- Tennessee  May 16, 2011 " Stand up from slumbering and make a way to make a move to your destiny." Written in 2010 by Akinola Victor --- Nigeria May 16, 2011 " Give yourself a perfect day. Do what makes you happiest. Look upon what gives you joy. Speak to those who warm your heart. Listen to that which lifts your spirit. Surround yourself with sights and sounds and people who give you pleasure. For all the happiness you give to others all year long, give yourself a perfect day." Unknown Author --- Submitted by George Wachirah --- Kenya May 16, 2011 " The truth of the matter is that there's nothing you can't accomplish if: (1) You clearly decide what it is that you're absolutely committed to achieving, (2) You're willing to take massive action, (3) You notice what's working or not, and (4) You continue to change your approach until you achieve what you want, using whatever life gives you along the way." Anthony Robbins --- Submitted By Lauren Covington --- New Jersey May 11, 2011 " Fear, Pain, Weak, are nothing but four letter words. Success, Conquer, Victory, are all seven letter words and are in the heart of every champion." Written in 2011 by Vivek Bhattacharjee --- Australia May 11, 2011 " I have what some would call 'delusions of grandeur', but to me it feels like an expectation of grandeur. There's an underlying feeling that I was put here for an undeniable mark on history, as if it's destined. It's not that I walk around as such; it's an internal recognition of my abilities, which are awe inspiring to me. Can you be your own hero?" Copyright © 2011 Brian Hawk May 11, 2011 " I just went to check on the results of the professional exams that I wrote and discovered that out of four courses, I only passed two. At a time I was discouraged, but I said to myself NEVER GIVE UP, YOU ONLY HAVE TO SUCCEED THE LAST TIME YOU TRY. I will try again!" Written in 2011 by Samuel Innocent --- Nigeria You may be going through the same situation or even worse than that, but I say to you NEVER GIVE UP; put on strength and mount up wings like an eagle and keep flying for you will get there. May 9, 2011 " When someone is telling you that you can't do something, don't quit, just smile and say I'll show you." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Anthony Gyan Osign --- Ghana May 9, 2011 " Why settle for good, when you can be great?" Author Unknown --- Submitted by Mal Neale --- Australia May 9, 2011 " Think BIG, Do BIG, Get BIG and Finally Be BIG." Written in 2011 by Devikant Kahar --- India May 4, 2011 " Success is reaching the top when you're on the down escalator going up." Written in 2011 by Michelle Sather --- Illinois  No one gets carried to the top. There are constant set backs and hurdles that slow or knock you down, if we walk at one pace. May 4, 2011 " Let motivation talk when failure harasses you." Written in 2011 by Felix Opaleye --- Nigeria May 4, 2011 " Get up and go do whatever you want. Success is the only thing you are born for." Written in 2011 by Preeti Agarwal --- India May 4, 2011 " Self-esteem comes from demonstrated competence. Everyone has skills but not everyone uses them. So use your skills - find out what you're good at and do it." Written in 2011 by N.Jambunathan --- India  May 2, 2011 " I am shy and afraid that I may fail, but I will not let these doubts conquer my life and dreams. All I have to do is to stand and say: I Can Do This! I Don't Care If I Fail Many Times, I Will Still Try, Try And Try until I get what I want!" Written in 2011 by Hermes Lebumfacil --- Philippines I want to share this idea that whatever happens, just try, try, and try your best to get a best result of you! Just believe in yourself and the blessings will follow! May 2, 2011 " We are but men and women... your names will echo tomorrow and end today for glory and retribution was your purpose. What you have achieved is incredible; you have lived, loved, creed, smiled, and to give up now... sometimes it is going to be you and me against this world... so I say to you now: get up and take a step forward into to the future. Who knows? It might just surprise you." Written in 2011 by Jason Walters Mariner --- Australia May 2, 2011 " All power is within you; you can do anything and everything. Believe in that; do not believe that you are weak. Stand up and express the divinity within you." Author Unknown --- Submitted by Saif Syed --- India

"MOTIVATION" APRIL 2011

April 27, 2011 " Success is like a moving train; only motivation can make it pick up speed." Written in 2010 by Felix Opaleye --- Nigeria April 27, 2011 " It's those who NEVER give up that see their dreams transform into reality!" Written in 2010 by Aaron Forsyth --- Australia Every successful person tells a tale of never giving up! April 27, 2011 " A self-motivated person can motivate others. The person who has a vision, he will be a source of energy and opportunity for others." Written in 2010 by Harpreet Singh--- India I always want to be a player on the field. April 25, 2011 " Success is a lifetime trip, an endless journey; you cannot reach the destination but can only enjoy a trip!" Written in 2011 by Kabelo Selekolo --- South Africa I realized this when I was a teenager, so I wanted to alert other people that after every achievement there's another journey to be taken. April 25, 2011 " The key word in 'Self Motivation' is Self! If you're looking to others, then you're missing the main factor! You have the gift to inspire your own mind! Choose to kindle the flame inside yourself! Build that flame to an empowering inferno! You will become a guiding light for others! You can do it! DO IT BIG!!!" Copyright © 2011 Jimmy Hagewood April 25, 2011 " To reach a successful destination you need a vehicle assembled with wheels of ideas, the fuel of action, a driver with patience and hard work." Written in 2011 by Dr. Pravin Dhikale --- India Without ideas, action, patience, and hard work, success is far away. April 20, 2011 " I always admire and model rich and successful people, daily. I am truly grateful for all the money I have now, daily. Lucrative opportunities always come my way, daily." Written in 2011 by Prince Mohammed A. Davies --- United Kingdom April 20, 2011 " Don't see the challenges of life as failures, but see them as platforms to success." Written in 2010 by Peter Christopher --- Nigeria  April 20, 2011 " Success is what you make it, there's no better time to make a change than the present." Written in 2010 by Maulik Shah --- India  April 18, 2011 " We may feel hopeless, breathless when facing difficulties. It's not a sign of failure; it's a sign that it's time to be fearless; a sign that success is within our reach." Written in 2011 by Caroline Wong --- China  I just write down what I feel. I have learnt from failure and have shared this with people who feel the same way as I did. April 18, 2011 " The division between success and failure is your attitude. If you project problems, they will find you. If you project accomplishments, then those results find a way to weave towards you. Make sure you kick aside the rejection of past problems. They hold very little bearing on what you can do going forward. Be bold, confident and unbending when it comes to what you want. You have the power!" Written in 2011 by Jim Fargiano  April 18, 2011 " Another day brings positive energy and enthusiasm! Make each day count! Be grateful for every second! Let not one breath leave you without knowing you've done your best!!! Always be an encourager and stay constant in sharing your magnificent gifts with others!!! You can do it... DO IT BIG!!!" Written in 2011 by Jimmy Hagewood --- Alabama  April 13, 2011 " I learnt the greatest are those who fight to reach great heights, courageously facing the tests to become their life's best." Written in 2011 by Sophina Nelsoni --- Kenya I was inspired by the rest. April 13, 2011 " Don't wait for an opportunity to start what your mind has already started. Just make it happen!" Written in 2011 by Frank Chidi --- Nigeria Be encouraged! April 13, 2011 " When striving for the best in life, just remember one thing: I HAVE TO PROVE TO MYSELF." Written in 2011 by Preeti Agarwal --- India April 6, 2011 " Success and failure are the two sides of a coin. You need flip it according to your strengths to see Success all the time." Written in 2011 by Chinnappa Pasam --- California April 6, 2011 My belief is my strength My commitment is my power My passion is my key My dreams are my breath Nobody can stop me Written in 2011 by Saba Hussain --- India April 6, 2011 " More hurdles, more delay. Bigger the hurdles, bigger the reward. Success, in any way, will be yours unless you decide to QUIT after seeing the numbers or size of the hurdles." Written in 2011 by Sreemoy Ghose --- India The hurdles I face in establishing an academy in my hometown at Jamshedpur, where one can acquire the knowledge and education to add value to one's life and career, has prompted me to contribute this message for all readers to get strength and feel motivated. April 4, 2011 " I have no fear of failure and that is my key of success." Written in 2011 by Naveed Tahir --- Pakistan I have gone through some repetitive failures and after that I am slowly moving toward success. I want to share my experience with my young ones to motivate them in their practical life. April 4, 2011 " The difference between success and failure is determination." Written in 2011 by Richmond Wilson --- Ghana April 4, 2011 " I'm strong of mind... strong of heart... I'm strong in spirit. There's strength within my soul, strength in my body. I have passion & ambitions. I am driven... determined & I will not go down without a fight because I have fire burning on the inside. There's something that whispers within & tells me...don't give.up! I swear it. I won't give up!" Written in 2011 by Brianna G. --- Pennsylvania