I believe in unconditional love and equality. Jesus Christ exemplified these qualities.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Greater self-esteem produces greater success, and greater success produces more high self-esteem, so it keeps on spiraling up.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I used to define success as being able to produce any result you wanted, whether it was a relationship, weight-loss, being a millionaire, impacting the culture, changing society, whatever it might be - it might be homelessness, whatever - and lately, I've redefined success as 'fulfilling your soul's purpose.'
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Switching from one career to another can be scary, but it also can be a thrilling experience. Look at it as an opportunity to really go after what you want to accomplish in life and make a difference in the world. The key is to take small, conscious steps and prepare yourself for a successful transition.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
Build your self-esteem by recalling all the ways you have succeeded, and your brain will be filled with images of you making your achievements happen again and again. Give yourself permission to toot your own horn, and don't wait for anyone to praise you.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
You can't change anyone else, but people do change in relationship to your change.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
In order to get what you want, you must first decide what you want. Most people really foul up at this crucial first step because they simply can't see how it's possible to get what they want, so they don't even let themselves want it.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
'The Chicken Soup for the Soul' books are the result of over 20 years of teaching seminars and giving speeches. The first book contains all of the stories that I used in my seminars to illustrate the points that I wanted to make.
Copied to Clipboard
Copied to Clipboard
I started out as a high school teacher in inner-city Chicago and realized quite quickly that my students weren't that motivated.