If You're Feeling Really Sad, There Is Only One Reason: It's Because You're Deleting All The Reasons You Could Be Feeling Good. And If You're Feeling Good, It's Because You're Deleting All The Bad Things You Could Be Focusing On.

-Tony Robbins

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Motivational

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Father

Integrity

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Inspirational

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Events

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Real

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Stress

Sweat

Two

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Practice

Shoes

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Inspirational

Motivational

Character

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Waiting

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Resistance

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Tables

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Influence

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Exercise

Weight

Lifetime

Stay Committed To Your Decisions, But Stay Flexible In Your Approach.

Inspirational

Education

Teacher

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Senior

Daughter

Children

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Different

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Destiny

Today Is The Day

Quality

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Entrepreneur

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Billionaire

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Plans

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Data

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Thinking

Finding Yourself

Want

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Two

Long

People

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Crazy

Focus

Unhappy

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Becoming

Becoming More

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Blessing

People

Worry

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Motivational

Success

Mean

Many People Know What They Want To Have, But Have No Idea Of Who They Want To Be. Getting 'things' Simply Will Not Fulfill You. Only Living And Doing What You Believe Is 'the Right Thing' Will Give You That Sense Of Inner Strength That We All Deserve.

Motivational

Believe

Ideas

Excitement Must Lead To Immediate Action Or You Will Lose The Power Of Momentum. More Dreams Die Because We Fail To Seize The Moment. Do It Now!

Dream

Momentum

Action

Be The Person You Wish To Become - Today. Talk Like Them, Walk Like Them, Breathe Like Them! Be Them Now!

Common Sense Is Not Too Common.

Common Sense

Common

Commit To "can I!" - Constant And Never-ending Improvement.

Motivational

Powerful

Self Improvement

There Is A Force That Controls All Your Decisions. It Influences How You Think And Feel Every Moment You're Alive. It Determines What You Will Do And What You Will Not Do. It Determines How You Feel About Anything That Occurs In Your Life. That Force Is Your Beliefs.

Thinking

Decision

Alive

We Are Defined By The Stories We Tell Ourselves.

Stories

Defined

You Can't Influence Somebody When You're Judging Them.

Judging

Influence

Conflict

What We Can Or Cannot Do, What We Consider Possible Or Impossible, Is Rarely A Function Of Our True Capability. It Is More Likely A Function Of Our Beliefs About Who We Are.

Inspirational

Motivational

Spiritual

In Order For Things To Change You, You Must Be Able To Change.

Order

Able

Focus On Execution Rather Than Just The Idea.

Ideas

Focus

Execution

If We Believe In Magic, We'll Live A Magical Life.

Uplifting

Believe

Magic

Explore Your Web: The Needs, The Beliefs, And The Emotions That Are Controlling You So There's More Of You To Give And So You Can Appreciate What's Driving Other People. It's The Only Way Our World's Going To Change.

Our World

People

Appreciate

Take Control Of Your Consistent Emotions And Begin To Consciously And Deliberately Reshape Your Daily Experience Of Life.

Life

Change

Motivation

Emotion Is Changed By Motion.

Emotion

Changed

You Must Find Something You Want To Live For That's Bigger Than Yourself - A Mission - Whether It's Your Children, A Business, A Non-profit, Whatever. That Pulls You To Achieve, Which Is Far More Sustainable Than To Push Yourself To. You Can Only Push Yourself For So Long.

Children

Long

Want

Individuals Who Succeed Have A Belief In The Power Of Commitment. If There's A Single Belief That Seems Almost Inseparable From Success, It's That There's No Great Success Without Commitment. If You Look At Successful People In Any Field, You'll Find They're Not Necessarily The Best And The Brightest, The Fastest And The Strongest. You'll Find They're The Ones With The Most Commitment.

Motivational

Commitment

Successful

You've Achieved Cheerfulness The Day You Realize That No Matter What's Happening Around You, Being Anything Other Than Cheerful Will Not Make It Better.

Motivational

Cheerful

Matter

If You Become A Master Of Meaning, You Become A Master Of Your Life. Two People Can Have The Same Experience. One Person Decides That Because Of That Experience His Or Her Life Is Over, While The Other Decides That God Has Challenged Him Or Her To Step Up, Face The Challenge, And Become More Than He Or She Ever Was Before.

Two

People

Challenges

You Can Be A They And Be A Billionaire. Not All Billionaires Are Happy And Fulfilled. My Whole Thing Is, Add Value To Whoever You Meet. Sometimes, The Value Is Just Being Happy And Loving, Giving An Extra Couple Of Moments To Look Someone In The Eye. Nothing Replaces Authentic Feeling And Emotion.

Couple

Eye

Giving

At Any Moment The Decision You Make Can Change The Course Of Your Life Forever.

Decisions You Make

Forever

Moments

The One Common Denominator Of All Successful People Is Their Hunger To Push Through Their Fears.

Successful

People

Common

Without Gratitude And Appreciation For What You Already Have, You’ll Never Know True Fulfillment.

Thankful

Gratitude

Appreciation

Time Is The Capital Of Your Life, So Spend It Wisely.

If You Don't Make A Decision About How You Are Going To Live, Then You Have Already Made A Decision, Haven't You?

Decision

Made

Ifs

One Belief That I've Developed To Carry Me Through Extremely Tough Times Is Simply This: God's Delays Are Not God's Denials.

Inspirational

Tough Times

Denial

If We Can Get To The Truth, We Can Change Anything.

Ifs

A Life Of Fulfillment Is One In Which We Put Urgency In Its Place And Remember That The Ultimate Target Is To Spend Our Lives Doing The Things We Believe Are Most Important To Us.

Self Esteem

Believe

Important

My Life Has Changed Because Somebody Fed My Family On Thanksgiving When I Was Eleven Years Old. It Wasn't The Food That Changed Me, It Was The Fact That A Stranger Cared. That's What Changed My Life. That Made Me The Person I Am Today And Have Been For The Last 37 Years. All That Came Out Of That, That Simple Act Of Getting A Result.

Simple

Years

Today

You Don't Lack Resources. You Lack Resourcefulness .

Resources

Resourcefulness

The Words That We Attach To Our Experience Become Our Experience.

Inner Strength

How Do You Turn The Invisible Into The Visible? The First Step Is To Define Your Dream Precisely; The Only Limit To What You Can Achieve Is The Extent Of Your Ability To Define With Precision That Which You Desire.

Dream

Desire

Firsts

You Shape Your Perceptions, Or Someone Shapes Them For You. You Do What You Want To Do, Or You Respond To Someone Else's Plan For You.

Inspirational

Perception

Shapes

The Truth Is That Nothing Has To Happen In Order For You To Feel Good.

Order

Feel Good

Truth Is

Self-awareness Is One Of The Rarest Of Human Commodities. I Don't Mean Self-consciousn Ess Where You're Limiting And Evaluating Yourself. I Mean Being Aware Of Your Own Patterns.

Mean

Self

Patterns

The Number One Key To Success In Life Is To Master Your Own State. If You Can Manage And Master Your States, There's Nothing You Can't Do.

Keys

Numbers

Life Is

Other Than Our Love Our Labor Is One Of The Most Sacred Gifts We Can Give. When Your Labor Is Your Love, Life Is Sacred. Love What You Do Or Change.

Love Life

Giving

Our Love

Change Is Automatic, Progress Is Not!

Progress

Each Day That We Live, We're Taking In New Information, Ideas, Concepts, Experiences, And Sensations. We Need To Consciously Stand Guard At The Doors Of Our Minds To Make Sure That Whatever We're Allowing To Enter Will Cause Our Lives To Be Enriched, That The Experiences We Pursue Will Add To Our Stockpile Of Possibility.

Motivational

Ideas

Doors

If People Maintain The Belief Systems That Empower Them, They'll Keep Coming Back With Enough Action And Enough Resourcefulness To Succeed Eventually.

People

Empowering

Succeed

To Have An Extraordinary Quality Of Life You Need Two Skills: The Science Of Achievement (the Ability To Take Anything You Envision And Make It Real) And The Art Of Fulfillment (this Allows You To Enjoy Every Moment Of It.

Motivational

Art

Real

Energy Is Not Only The Basis Of Our Existence, It Is The Fuel That Makes Everything In Our Lives Real And Possible.

Real

Fuel

Energy

Lack Of Emotion Causes Lack Of Progress And Lack Of Motivation.

Motivation

Powerful

Progress

Breakthroughs Happen When The Insight Comes That I Can Do Something Right Now To Improve Things. I Am Constantly Looking To Do Something To Provide People With Strategies To Create Those Immediate Breakthroughs. That's My Mission.

People

Strategy

Missions

Beliefs Are Either The Keys To Your Freedom, Or They Can Also Become The Giant Locks To The Prison That Keeps You From Achieving What You Want.

Keys

Giants

Locks

It's Not About The Goal. It's About Becoming The Type Of Person That Can Accomplish The Goal.

Goal

Becoming

Type

The Ability To Connect And Influence People, That's The Job Of A Leader. And We're All Leaders At Some Level.

Jobs

People

Leader

No Matter How Many Mistakes You Make Or How Slow You Progress, You Are Still Way Ahead Of Everyone Who Isn't Trying.

Inspirational

Motivational

Inspiring

Success Is Cutting Off All Of Your Options For Failure.

Success

Cutting

Success Failure

Our Goal Is Not To Ignore The Problems Of Life, But To Put Ourselves In Better Mental And Emotional States Where We Can Not Only Come Up With Solutions, But Act Upon Them.

Motivational

Emotional

Goal

Things Do Not Have Meaning. We Assign Meaning To Everything.

Inspirational

Motivational

Spiritual

Success Is Processional. It's The Result Of A Series Of Small Disciplines That Lead Us Into Habitual Patterns Of Success That No Longer Require Consistent Will Or Effort.

Motivational

Discipline

Effort

As We Develop New Beliefs About Who We Are, Our Behavior Will Change To Support The New Identity.

Basketball

Support

Identity

To Create An Extraordinary Quality Of Life, You Must Create A Vision That's Not Only Obtainable, But That Is Sustainable.

Vision

Quality

Quality Of Life

People Are My Greatest Resource.

People

Resources

If We Surround Ourselves With People Who Are Successful, Who Are Forward-moving, Who Are Positive, Who Are Focused On Producing Results, Who Support Us, It Will Challenge Us To Be More And Do More And Share More. If You Can Surround Yourself With People Who Will Never Let You Settle For Less Than You Can Be, You Have The Greatest Gift That Anyone Can Hope For.

Moving

Successful

People

Who Will You Have To Become, To Achieve All You Want?

Want

Achieve

I Think Spirituality Is A Part Of Everything. It Doesn't Need To Be Separated Out From Everything Else.

Spiritual

Thinking

Needs

The Difference Between Must & Should Is The Life You Want And The Life You Have.

Differences

Want

Should

Life's Greatest Rewards Are Reserved For Those Who Demonstrate A Never-ending Commitment To Act Until They Achieve.

Commitment

Rewards In Life

Perseverence

Your Brain Is Not Designed To Make You Happy. That's Your Job!

Jobs

Brain

Make You Happy

Success In Life Is The Result Of Good Judgment. Good Judgment Is Usually The Result Of Experience. Experience Is Usually The Result Of Bad Judgment.

Happiness

Inspiring

Success

If There's Anything You're Not Happy About-in Your Relationships, In Your Health, In Your Career-make A Decision Right Now About How You're Going To Change It Immediately.

Careers

Decision

Not Happy

I Believe That Life Supports What Supports More Of Life. In Other Words, Motivation Does Matter. If You're Just Trying To Take Care Of Yourself, You're Part Of Life And I Believe Life Steps In And Gives You A Certain Level Of Insight.

Motivation

Believe

Giving

If You Want A Fulfilled Life, Stop Thinking About Wealthy People And What They Have And You Don't. Stop Thinking From A Place Of Scarcity.

Thinking

People

Scarcity

And Always Remember The Ultimate Truth: Life Is Not About Money, It's About Emotion.

Inspirational

Emotion

Remember

No One's Life Is A Smooth Sail; We All Come Into Stormy Weather. But It's This Adversity - And More Specifically Our Resilience - That Makes Us Strong And Successful.

Inspirational

Strong

Adversity

All That You Really Want In Life Is To Change How You Feel.

How You Feel

Want

Life Is

Yesterday Does Not Equal Tomorrow. Forget The Past And Move Towards Your Goals.

Moving

Past

Yesterday

Nothing Can Drag You Down If You're Not Holding On To It.

Moving On

Letting Go

Moving Forward

Find The Center Of What You Believe Matters Most To You In Life ,and Act On It Today! The Moment Is Now!

Believe

Matter

Today

We're Emotionally Unfit. We Expect Things To Be Given To Us That Other Generations Had To Earn. We Think We're Supposed To Get Homes With No Money Down And Be Supported By The Government If We're Unemployed.

Home

Thinking

Government

Nothing Tastes As Good As Looking Good Feels.

Inspirational

Taste

Looking Good

Anything Can Be Achieved With A Strong Enough Why!

Strong

Purpose

Enough

I Believe The Ultimate Path To Enlightment Is The Cultivation Of Gratitude. When You're Grateful, Fear Disappears. When You're Grateful Lack Disapears. You Feel A Sense That Life Is Uniquely Blessed, But At The Same Time, You Feel Like You're A Part Of Everything That Exists And You Know That You Are Not The Source Of It. In That State You Show Up Differently For The People Around You. Just Walking Around You Vibrate.

Gratitude

Blessed

Grateful

What We Link To Pleasure And What We Link To Pain Determines Our Destiny.

Pain

Destiny

Inner Strength

We Don't Have To Feel Negative About Weeds. They're A Part Of Life. We Need To See Them, Acknowledge Them, Focus On The Solution, And Immediately Do Whatever It Takes To Eliminate Their Influence From Our Lives.

Motivational

Weed

Focus

The Quality Of My Life Was The Quality Of My Questions.

Inspirational

Quality

We All Have Our Own Story. And We Stay Attached To Our Story. This Can Stop Us From Growing And Living. You Wanna Make Your Life Better? Change Your Story, Change Your Life.

Stories

Growing

Changing Your Life

If You Look Around The World And I Can Tell You Right Now That The Majority Of The Planet Is Focused On Certainty And Significance. And Those Two Absolutely Guarantee Unhappiness. Because If You're Driven By Significance, It Doesn't Matter What You Achieve, It's Never Enough.

Two

Majority

Looks

Life Is A Gift, And It Offers Us The Privilege, Opportunity, And Responsibility To Give Something Back By Becoming More.

Motivational

Positive

Powerful

My Philosophy Is To "kill The Monster While It's Little." The Best Time To Handle A "negative" Emotion Is When You First Begin To Feel It. It's Much More Difficult To Interrupt An Emotional Pattern Once It's Full-blown.

Philosophy

Emotional

Firsts

The Secret To A Fulfilled Life Is Not Only To Do Well But Also To Do Good.

Secret

Life Is

Wells

Understanding Quotes: Their Essence and Application

Quotes, or quotations, are powerful tools in communication, encapsulating ideas, emotions, and wisdom in concise expressions. They serve various purposes across different contexts, from academic writing to everyday conversation.

1. Defining Quotes

A quote is a repetition of someone else's statement or thoughts. It can be a direct replication of words spoken or written by another individual, often used to support arguments, provide evidence, or convey profound insights.

2. The Importance of Quotes

2.1. Enhancing Credibility

Incorporating quotes from authoritative sources can bolster the credibility of your work. By referencing experts or primary sources, you demonstrate thorough research and a solid foundation for your arguments.

2.2. Providing Evidence

Quotes serve as concrete evidence to support claims. In academic and professional writing, they validate points made, offering readers a basis to trust the information presented.

2.3. Conveying Emotions and Perspectives

Quotes can encapsulate emotions and perspectives succinctly. They allow writers to express complex feelings or viewpoints through the words of others, often more eloquently than paraphrasing.

3. Types of Quotes

3.1. Direct Quotes

Direct quotes involve copying the exact words from a source, enclosed in quotation marks. They are used when the original wording is significant or particularly well-expressed.

3.2. Indirect Quotes (Paraphrasing)

Indirect quotes restate the original message in your own words. While not enclosed in quotation marks, they still require proper attribution to the original source.

3.3. Block Quotes

Block quotes are lengthy direct quotations, formatted as a separate block of text. They are typically used for quotes exceeding a certain length, varying by citation style. For instance, in APA style, quotes longer than 40 words are formatted as block quotes.

4. Proper Usage of Quotes

4.1. Contextual Relevance

Ensure that the quote you choose is relevant to the topic and adds value to your content. Avoid inserting quotes solely for decorative purposes.

4.2. Integration into Your Writing

Seamlessly integrate quotes into your writing. Introduce them appropriately and follow up with analysis or commentary to connect them to your main points.

4.3. Attribution and Citation

Always attribute quotes to their original authors and provide proper citations according to the required style guide (APA, MLA, Chicago, etc.).

5. Common Mistakes to Avoid

5.1. Overusing Quotes

Relying too heavily on quotes can overshadow your voice. Use them sparingly to support your arguments, not replace them.

5.2. Lack of Analysis

Presenting a quote without analysis or explanation can leave readers questioning its relevance. Always follow up with your interpretation or discussion.

5.3. Misquoting or Taking Out of Context

Ensure that quotes are accurate and not taken out of context, as this can mislead readers and undermine your credibility.

6. Quotes in Different Contexts

6.1. Academic Writing

In academic writing, quotes are used to support arguments, provide evidence, and engage with existing literature. Proper citation is crucial to avoid plagiarism.

6.2. Journalism

Journalists use quotes to provide firsthand accounts, add authenticity, and present multiple perspectives within a story.

6.3. Literature and Creative Writing

In literature, quotes can be used to convey character voices, themes, and stylistic elements. They enrich narratives and provide depth to storytelling.

7. Punctuation and Formatting

Understanding the correct punctuation and formatting of quotes is essential:

Quotation Marks: Always enclose direct quotes within quotation marks.

Punctuation Placement: In American English, periods and commas are placed inside quotation marks, while colons and semicolons are placed outside.

Block Quotes: For longer quotes, format them as block quotes without quotation marks, and indent the entire block.

8. Ethical Considerations

Ethical use of quotes involves accurate representation, proper attribution, and respect for intellectual property. Misuse can lead to plagiarism, which carries serious academic and professional consequences.

9. Tools for Managing Quotes

Utilize tools like citation generators and plagiarism checkers to manage quotes effectively. These tools help ensure proper formatting and originality in your writing.

Conclusion

Quotes are invaluable in enriching content, providing evidence, and conveying complex ideas succinctly. When used appropriately, they enhance the quality and credibility of your writing. Always ensure relevance, proper integration, and ethical usage to maximize their impact.

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