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OBSTACLES

Victories in life come through our ability to work around and over
the obstacles that cross our path.

Marvin J. Ashton

Think of something you enjoy or experience today
that once was merely a goal.
Many obstacles may have intervened in your pursuit of its attainment,
yet now it's part of your life.
As you follow your new dreams
and encounter obstacles, remember:
you've been through this before, and you've succeeded!

The human spirit is truly unconquerable.
The will to win -
the will to succeed, to shape one's life, to take control -
can be harnessed only when you decide what you want
and believe that no challenge, no problem,
no obstacle can keep you from it.
Obstacles are merely a call to strengthen your resolve
to achieve your worthwhile goals.

from
"Giant Steps"
by
Anthony Robbins

Patience and perseverance have a magical effect
before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.

John Quincy Adams

History has demonstrated that the most notable winners
usually encountered heartbreaking obstacles before they triumphed.
They won because they refused to become discouraged by their defeats.

B. C. Forbes

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THE ONE CHOSEN

Have you ever thought that someone somewhere
may be pleading with Heavenly Father for help,
and you may be the one chosen
to help answer that prayer?
If we're willing,
He'll use us.
You likely have no idea
how often you rescue someone.

Mary Ellen Edmunds

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ONE LIFE

Many philosophers over the ages have reminded us that this is the only life we have.
Every day is a new chance to make a fresh start.
It doesn't matter how old you are, or how messed up your life might have been up to now,
you've just awakened to a new day,
that new chance you've been waiting for to get it right.
Don't you dare get down on yourself for anything you've done in the past that didn't work.
You can't go back and do it over.
We've been given this new day, by the grace of God, to make with it what we will.
Count your blessings ... every last one of them ...
and then go forward with a burning desire
and a determination to make this life the most awesome it can be.
It's within your power to change and create your life into whatever you want it to be.
And don't forget to forgive yourself along the way for the mistakes you'll inevitably make.
They're all a part of this wonderful thing we call
LIFE.

Jace Carlton

One life on this earth is all that we get,
whether it is enough or not enough,
and the obvious conclusion would seem to be
that at the very least we are fools if we do not live it
as fully and bravely and beautifully as we can.

Frederick Buechner

ONE SIMPLE QUESTION

So ... who are you ... really?
Think about it.

Jace Carlton

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ONE SMALL STEP

"That's one small step for man ...
one giant leap for mankind."

Neil Armstrong
American Astronaut
the first words spoken by the first human to walk on the moon
Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Lunar Landing
July 20, 1969

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ONE STEP BEYOND

One step beyond where you are right now

is somewhere you've never been.

It's fresh and new, ready for you to make with it what you will.

The future holds a promise and an opportunity for you

that's unlike anything you've ever seen before.

Take that step!

And welcome to your future!

Jace Carlton

OPPORTUNITY

Opportunities are never lost,

they are just passed on to those who are ready.

And because you never know when that spotlight is going to hit,

you better be at the top of your game and shine blindingly bright

when it does!

Elizabeth Nicchio


Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it
the seed of an equal or greater benefit.

Napoleon Hill


The individual who knows the score about life
sees difficulties as opportunities.

Norman Vincent Peale
American Protestant Preacher and Author
1898 - 1993


To improve the golden moment of opportunity
and to catch the good that is within our reach,
is the great art of life.

Samuel Johnson
English Essayist and Biographer
1709 - 1784

In the country of the blind,
the one eyed men are kings.

Old French Quote

Contributed by
James Odle, Jr.

All your problems, discouragements, and heartaches are, in truth,
great opportunities in disguise.

Og Mandino
Best-Selling American Inspirational Author and Keynote Speaker
1923 - 1996

Opportunity dances with those
who are already on the dance floor.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
American Best-Selling Author

The Ocean of Life is lavish with its abundance.
Golden opportunities are everywhere.

Louise Hay

Contributed
by
Susie Greathouse

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OPTIMISM

I never saw a pessimistic general win a battle.

General Dwight D. Eisenhower
American Army General
Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in Europe during World War II
34th President of the United States (1952-1960)
1890 - 1969

I will love the light for it shows me the way,
yet I will endure the darkness
because it shows me the stars.

Og Mandino

My centre is giving way, my right is in retreat;
situation excellent. I shall attack!

Marshall Ferdinand Foch
Supreme Commander of Allied Forces in 1918

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