Inspirational Nuggets Quotes

Once he accepted God into his life, Michael immediately began receiving the benefit of small miracles—“gold nuggets,” he calls them—that he perceived to be tangible proof of God’s love.

He was the kind of young man whose handsome face has brought him plenty of success in the past and is now ever-ready for a new encounter, a fresh-experience, always eager to set off into the unknown territory of a little adventure, never taken by surprise because he has worked out everything in advance and is waiting to see what happens, a man who will never overlook any erotic opportunity, whose first glance probes every woman's sensuality, and explores it, without discriminating between his friend's wife and the parlour-maid who opens the door to him. Such men are described with a certain facile contempt as lady-killers, but the term has a nugget of truthful observation in it, for in fact all the passionate instincts of the chase are present in their ceaseless vigilance: the stalking of the prey, the excitement and mental cruelty of the kill. They are constantly on the alert, always ready and willing to follow the trail of an adventure to the very edge of the abyss. They are full of passion all the time, but it is the passion of a gambler rather than a lover, cold, calculating and dangerous. Some are so persistent that their whole lives, long after their youth is spent, are made an eternal adventure by this expectation. Each of their days is resolved into hundreds of small sensual experiences - a look exchanged in passing, a fleeting smile, knees brushing together as a couple sit opposite each other - and the year, in its own turn, dissolves into hundreds of such days in which sensuous experience is the constantly flowing, nourishing, inspiring source of life.

The roller coaster is my life; Life is a fast, dizzying game. Life is a parachute jump; it's taking chances; falling over and getting up again. It's mountaineering; it's wanting to get to the very top of yourself and to feel angry and dissatisfied when you don't manage it. But if we are talking in terms of making progress in life, we must understand that "good enough" is very different from the "Best.

If we can accept the fact that we create illness, it follows naturally that we can also create wellness. And therein lies a most empowering nugget of truth and healing.

A rainbow must have its seven colours in order for it to meet beauty. Plurality is beauty and harmony is what adds more lifespan to that beauty

Our beliefs are so powerful. When we focus on our positive and empowering beliefs, we open the door to miracles.

A friend is one who sings to you the chorus of victory even when life dealt you utmost misery.

This two letter word 'we' has a lot of magic in it: it brings enjoyment, boosts confidence, and inspires excellence.

Earlier today I was eating a nugget.

Strew nuggets of affirmation and caring along your path today; you never know whose day you’ll brighten. — Mary Kay Moody

You will never please everyone. Ever. And that’s a good thing. It’s a great thing. It’s an amazing thing. It’s a freeing thing. It’s everything. This realization feels like a big, relaxing exhale.

Set the intention to be as present and as engaged as you can be with each person you interact with. See them. Hear them. Listen to them. Be present for them. It’s so, so worth it. Fully connected. Fully present.

He dumped its contents out on the tablecloth: a gold ring, a gold nugget, and a gold signet seal. Francisco pointed to each. I told you that this was the secret of happiness. The three objects belonged to a rich collector. When he was asleep they argued all the time. The gold ring declared it was better than the other two because miners had risked their lives to find it. The gold signet said it was better than the other two because it had sealed the messages of a king. They argued day and night, until the ring said. ‘Lets ask God’, He will decide which of us is the best. The other two agreed, and so they approached the Almighty. Each made its claim for being superior. God listened carefully, and when they were done, he said, ‘ I cant settle your dispute, I’m sorry. The gold signet seal grew angry ‘What do you mean, you cant settle it? You’re God.’ That’s the problem said God. I don’t see a ring, a nugget and a seal. All I see is gold.

If I have learned one thing in the years of my existence, one nugget of wisdom from having lived in the midst of disputations over faith and the nature of the world, it is that everything ends. This is both the blessing and the punishment of God upon the foolish tribe that calls itself man. We can embrace the end or we can weep, but the ghost of time closes all doors with a finality that can never be gainsaid.

There is something else you could do as you reevaluate your social media creative: stop thinking about your content as content. Think about it, rather, as micro-content—tiny, unique nuggets of information, humor, commentary, or inspiration that you reimagine every day, even every hour, as you respond to today’s culture, conversations, and current events in real time in a platform’s native language and format. A

Walking into a bookshop is a depressing thing. It’s not the pretentious twats, browsing books as part of their desirable lifestyle. It’s not the scrubby members of staff serving at the counter: the pseudo-hippies and fucking misfits. It’s not the stink of coffee wafting out from somewhere in the building, a concession to the cult of the coffee bean. No, it’s the books. I could ignore the other shit, decide that maybe it didn’t matter too much, that when consumerism meets culture, the result is always going to attract wankers and everything that goes with them. But the books, no, they’re what make your stomach sink and that feeling of dark syrup on the brain descend. Look around you, look at the shelves upon shelves of books – for years, the vessels of all knowledge. We’re part of the new world now, but books persist. Cheap biographies, pulp fiction; glossy covers hiding inadequate sentiments. Walk in and you’re surrounded by this shit – to every side a reminder that we don’t want stimulation anymore, we want sedation. Fight your way through the celebrity memoirs, pornographic cook books, and cheap thrills that satisfy most and you get to the second wave of vomit-inducing product: offerings for the inspired and arty. Matte poetry books, classics, the finest culture can provide packaged and wedged into trendy coverings, kidding you that you’re buying a fashion accessory, not a book. But hey, if you can stomach a trip further into the shop, you hit on the meatier stuff – history, science, economics – provided they can stick ‘pop.’ in front of it, they’ll stock it. Pop. psychology, pop. art, pop. life. It’s the new world – we don’t want serious anymore, we want nuggets of almost-useful information. Books are the past, they’re on the out. Information is digital now; bookshops, they’re somewhere between gallery and museum.

This book is fiction and all the characters are my own, but it was inspired by the story of the Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida. I first heard of the place in the summer of 2014 and discovered Ben Montgomery’s exhaustive reporting in the Tampa Bay Times. Check out the newspaper’s archive for a firsthand look. Mr. Montgomery’s articles led me to Dr. Erin Kimmerle and her archaeology students at the University of South Florida. Their forensic studies of the grave sites were invaluable and are collected in their Report on the Investigation into the Deaths and Burials at the Former Arthur G. Dozier School for Boys in Marianna, Florida. It is available at the university’s website. When Elwood reads the school pamphlet in the infirmary, I quote from their report on the school’s day-to-day functions. Officialwhitehouseboys.org is the website of Dozier survivors, and you can go there for the stories of former students in their own words. I quote White House Boy Jack Townsley in chapter four, when Spencer is describing his attitude toward discipline. Roger Dean Kiser’s memoir, The White House Boys: An American Tragedy, and Robin Gaby Fisher’s The Boys of the Dark: A Story of Betrayal and Redemption in the Deep South (written with Michael O’McCarthy and Robert W. Straley) are excellent accounts. Nathaniel Penn’s GQ article “Buried Alive: Stories From Inside Solitary Confinement” contains an interview with an inmate named Danny Johnson in which he says, “The worst thing that’s ever happened to me in solitary confinement happens to me every day. It’s when I wake up.” Mr. Johnson spent twenty-seven years in solitary confinement; I have recast that quote in chapter sixteen. Former prison warden Tom Murton wrote about the Arkansas prison system in his book with Joe Hyams called Accomplices to the Crime: The Arkansas Prison Scandal. It provides a ground’s-eye view of prison corruption and was the basis of the movie Brubaker, which you should see if you haven’t. Julianne Hare’s Historic Frenchtown: Heart and Heritage in Tallahassee is a wonderful history of that African-American community over the years. I quote the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. a bunch; it was energizing to hear his voice in my head. Elwood cites his “Speech Before the Youth March for Integrated Schools” (1959); the 1962 LP Martin Luther King at Zion Hill, specifically the “Fun Town” section; his “Letter from Birmingham Jail”; and his 1962 speech at Cornell College. The “Negroes are Americans” James Baldwin quote is from “Many Thousands Gone” in Notes of a Native Son. I was trying to see what was on TV on July 3, 1975. The New York Times archive has the TV listings for that night, and I found a good nugget.

Give the Audience Something to Cheer For Austin Madison is an animator and story artist for such Pixar movies as Ratatouille, WALL-E, Toy Story 3, Brave, and others. In a revealing presentation Madison outlined the 7-step process that all Pixar movies follow. 1. Once there was a ___. 3 [A protagonist/ hero with a goal is the most important element of a story.] 2. Every day he ___. [The hero’s world must be in balance in the first act.] 3. Until one day ___. [A compelling story introduces conflict. The hero’s goal faces a challenge.] 4. Because of that ___. [This step is critical and separates a blockbuster from an average story. A compelling story isn’t made up of random scenes that are loosely tied together. Each scene has one nugget of information that compels the next scene.] 5. Because of that ___. 6. Until finally ____. [The climax reveals the triumph of good over evil.] 7. Ever since then ___. [The moral of the story.] The steps are meant to immerse an audience into a hero’s journey and give the audience someone to cheer for. This process is used in all forms of storytelling: journalism, screenplays, books, presentations, speeches. Madison uses a classic hero/ villain movie to show how the process plays out—Star Wars. Here’s the story of Luke Skywalker. Once there was a farm boy who wanted to be a pilot. Every day he helped on the farm. Until one day his family is killed. Because of that he joins legendary Jedi Obi-Wan Kenobi. Because of that he hires the smuggler Han Solo to take him to Alderaan. Until finally Luke reaches his goal and becomes a starfighter pilot and saves the day. Ever since then Luke’s been on the path to be a Jedi knight. Like millions of others, I was impressed with Malala’s Nobel Peace prize–winning acceptance speech. While I appreciated the beauty and power of her words, it wasn’t until I did the research for this book that I fully understood why Malala’s words inspired me. Malala’s speech perfectly follows Pixar’s 7-step storytelling process. I doubt that she did this intentionally, but it demonstrates once again the theme in this book—there’s a difference between a story, a good story, and a story that sparks movements.

Selah Moments: those times we lean into God's presence, hear His voice, and willingly receive the golden nuggets of truth-revelation He gifts us with.

stars shine brighter in the blackness of darkness.Cheer up no matter your pains

God is too big to be accommodated in your eyeball, you don't have to see Him in order to believe in Him

It’s not too late. There’s always light at the end of a tunnel. There’s always love on the other side of fear. There’s always a way through the darkness. There’s always a path that leads to hope, joy, happiness, connection, and faith. Always. You’re here. You’re seeking. You’re breathing. That’s truly enough. It’s definitely not too late.

Let love carry more weight than fear. Choose to live from a space of expansion rather than a space of constriction. What we give our energy to is what expands in our life. Let love win.

Our predominant thoughts become our reality. And each of us has the ability to attach or detach from each of our thoughts. If it feels good, repeat it over and over. If it doesn’t feel good, allow it to float on by. We can choose which to give our attention to.

Sometimes the most powerful shifts are the simplest ones. Sometimes it’s just one single positive choice made over and over again that determines our life and our happiness.

Sometimes the most powerful shifts are the simplest ones. Sometimes it’s just one single positive choice made over and over again that determines our life and our happiness.

Sometimes the most powerful shifts are the simplest ones. Sometimes it’s just one single positive choice made over and over again that determines our life and our happiness.

Sensitive souls are so needed. You collectively give the world a heartbeat. You collectively give the world a soul. You collectively give the world compassion and empathy. You do this. You really do.

My life is filled with infinite possibility, and I am the creator of limitless miracles.

We are the brave ones. Those of us who choose from one moment to the next to live with open hearts. Those of us who have decided to share honestly and vulnerably. Those of us who have consciously taken down our walls and who have chosen to show up in the world as our true selves. We are the brave ones.

Romantic love is like a parachute. When the parachute is not properly controlled, the winds may carry it away to the sea of oblivion and life is lost in pain, anguish and resentment.

A good friend is one who descends down the ladder of life to help you during your wounded moments.

A true friend overlooks your stained teeth and admires your bright smile. A true friend is all we need, be one even if you don't have one.

Life is like a flowing river where every ripple impacts in the waves.

THAT IS SO IMPORTANT TO UNDERSTAND. IN FACT, IT IS THE REASON HULK PUT THE TWO HALVES OF INSPIRATION IN THAT ORDER. SO OFTEN PEOPLE THINK TO START WITH THE TINY NUGGETS AND THEN FIGURE OUT WHAT YOU WANT TO SAY LATER, BUT IT IS HULK’S EXPERIENCE THAT PEOPLE DON’T REALLY KNOW HOW TO DO THAT. AGAIN, SO MANY FILMS ARE VOICELESS. SO MANY FILMS SIMPLY SAY "I want to write about this textured, interesting person,” AND THINK THAT IT WILL SOMEHOW MAGICALLY PRODUCE A TEXTURED, INTERESTING STORY. A GOOD NARRATIVE HAS TO BE CREATED. CRAFTED. SLAVED OVER. WORKED THROUGH TIME AND TIME AGAIN BEFORE IT IS SOMETHING SO MUCH MORE. WHAT THIS DYNAMIC ACTUALLY SPEAKS TO IS THE GREAT LESSON THAT SINGULAR DETAILS ARE NOT STAND-INS FOR CHARACTERIZATION. FOR EXAMPLE, THERE HAVE BEEN A LOT OF RECENT MOVIES THAT HAVE GOTTEN INTO TROUBLE FOR ASSUMING TEXTURE AND CHARACTER DETAIL SOMEHOW IS THE SAME THING AS CHARACTER MOTIVE. WE DON’T NEED DETAILS TO TELL US WHO CHARACTERS ARE AND WHAT THEY LIKE, WE NEED DETAILS TO SHOW US WHAT CHARACTERS WANT AND NEED AND WHAT THEY WILL LIKELY DO. THIS IS THE HEART OF DRAMA (WELL… HULK WILL USE THIS PHRASE A LOT, SO IT’S ONE OF THEM).   AND

Excellence is a high quality, that delivers the gold nugget of success.

Bucket o' Mangoes by Maisie Aletha Smikle A bucket full of mangoes to go A bucket full of fries won't flow Flood me with mangoes up to the rim Fill the buckets to the brim A bucket full of mangoes sliced thin You may leave the seeds within Forgo the topping and cream Serve it plain add no cream Mangoes left fries steaming Hot fries were beaming Steam running hot Mangoes left fries in the pot Fries got jealous of mangoes' spot And vowed to reclaim its spot at the top Fries chanted Mangoes panted Mangoes got cool and smooth Fries got crispy hot Mangoes tango in buckets Fries paired with nuggets Mangoes swam in smoothies Dived in fruity punches Careened into buckets Fries seethed and smothered Hot steam from its empty air pockets In bags paired with nuggets Fries bowed with nuggets And hit the bucket

As you lend a helping hand, strive for excellence and do not overlook yourself in the process.

As you pursue excellence, do not neglect your self-care. A good balance is needed for good progress.

Aspire not just to reach the mountaintop but to leave a trail of excellence that guides others to the peaks of greatness.

Be a vessel of excellence. Hold tight to diligence like a precious diadem.

Create a path of excellence, forge ahead with boldness, and befriend the ways of greatness.

Do the best you can to attain a licence to greatness. It is found in the pursuit of excellence.

Do well and remember that your diligence will uncover an avalanche of excellence.

Dreams can be achieved through diligence. They flourish in environments where there is persistence and where obstacles are overcome with excellence.

Each day, each action is a chance to do well because the fabric of greatness is woven with threads of excellence.

Excellence is a hallmark of greatness. In it, incredible things happen.

Excellence is a personal thing. It is a reflection of one's values and dedication. It is found in the artist who paints with precision, the poet who writes words of inspiration, the teacher who instils the love for learning, the chef who crafts flavours with passion, the scientist who probes significant questions, and the athlete who trains to break every form of limitation. In their unique aspirations, they ensure that excellence finds expression.

Excellence is quite subtle, but when you pay attention to detail, it will be the loudest.

Excellence will speak volumes on your behalf. That is why, even in silence, you will not be completely silent, because excellence talks the loudest.

For every effort you make, let excellence echo under your name.

From the horizons of your great plans, excellence carries the echoes of success.

Have a candid plan, and let it inspire you to pursue excellence as you position yourself for greatness.

In the corridors of this world, there will be some failed attempts, but do not stop planting seeds of excellence, no matter what happens.

In the field of excellence, when others decide to be spectators, choose to be an active player.

In the gallery of greatness, paint with the magnificent brush of excellence.

In the journey of life, excellence is not the loudest, but it is loud in its silence.

In the pursuit of excellence, may you find blessings that are endless.

Infuse a pinch of excellence into your daily plans. Let every step reflect your best self.

Keep a close relationship with those who espouse excellence. They will propel you to the doors of greatness.

While here on earth, keep striving for excellence, and let it be a journey that has no end.

Let your signature be a reflection of God's divine design. Let your commitment to excellence be seen and felt wherever you are.

Make it your daily intent not to settle for mediocrity. Espouse excellence if you want to be extraordinary.

Mountains of challenges crumble in the relentless presence of excellence.

Never underestimate your inherent abilities. Even though the world may not yet see them, if you continue to cultivate them with unwavering excellence, you will attain greatness.

Push yourself beyond the existing limits. Strive for excellence and keep winning.

Refuse to concede to mediocrity. Defy it boldly, and make excellence a priority.

Some of your assets will come in the form of your talents. Use them with sheer excellence.

Some things like fulfilment, will only begin to resonate with you after you have planned and executed your plans with excellence.

The pursuit of excellence is less about perfection and more about the passion to improve beyond yesterday's position.

Use the time you have to make a difference. Hone your skills and do so with excellence. Refuse to plunge into complacency because of laziness.

Whatever investment you may have lost, remind yourself that this is not the end. Begin a new chapter of greatness. Take the necessary steps, do all you can and strive for excellence.

When it comes to excellence, it will never end in tears.

When you constantly strive to do better, excellence will become the outcome.

As you pursue excellence in life, you will craft a reference guide on how to follow an excellence-driven path.

You have an unconditional right to pursue excellence regardless of the conditions.

Aim for the skies. Dare to start. Start even when you do not know how to fly. Start even when you have no clue how things will work out. Start, even when you may not see the light. Start even when it gets very tough. Start, even when others begin to doubt what was laid in your heart. Just start. Start right now, and the rest will follow as time goes by.

Anything that is not important in your life is going to waste your time, if you do not evaluate how you use your time.

Be extra prepared to use the time you have to your optimum best. Use your time with utmost diligence.

Be smart enough to realize that time is your precious treasure. A treasure that you will have to manage with diligence.

Do not dwell on the past or worry about the future. Live in the present and use the time in your hands to the best of your ability.

Do not just get busy, do things differently and use your time effectively.

Do not just learn time management; apply it as well. It is crucial if you want to make progress.

Do not waste time regretting. Keep doing what you should be doing. Spend time on things that usher in a season of breakthroughs.

Every day of your life, pray that God can help you become wiser so that you can use your time wisely.

Everyone alive is given the precious gift of time to do what they want, as they want. Unless you are in prison, in a mental institution, or are hospitalized, you must blame no one if you waste your own time.

Guard against things that steal your time. They are worse than thieves who show up at night.

He who wrote the script of your life knows exactly how it should play out. Pray and ask Him to reveal every line, so that you can follow it in real time and not waste time.

If there is a skill you must be willing to master, it is time management, because it will save you a lot of time in this world.

In a world where others are very quick to waste other people's time, be cautious all the time.

In the 24 hours you have, there is no spare time. Use each hour sparingly.

Keep a record of your time. Learn to account for each day that passes by.

Loved ones, time, energy, and resources are things you should always look after.

No matter how much time you have on your hands, please do not use it to dig your own grave. You will shorten your life if you do that.

Pray and ask God to help you renew your mind, so that you will not waste time dwelling on the past.

Pray that God can free you from mental captivity, so that you can use time effectively.

Step outside and look at the sky. Let it serve as a reminder that you still have time to contribute to the table of life.

Take a minute to reflect on how you have been living. Let it remind you to use your time effectively.

The decision to redefine your destiny is the decision to use your time effectively.

The most cost-effective skill you will ever learn in life is how to effectively manage your time.

Time is a special resource that requires your due diligence to manage it.

Time is a valuable resource; if you choose to appreciate and use it judiciously, you will achieve good results.

Time is one of the key projects you will ever have to manage in your lifetime. Do it with a dedicated heart.

Time wasters will never feel bad about wasting your time. That is why you should never feel bad about preserving your time.

A time will come when you no longer have time to do the things you want. So, do not waste any time.

Use your time to plant seeds that lead to a bumper harvest.

Whenever you use your time well, you get a step closer to a place of greatness.

With the time you have in your hands, make sure you do not do things that lead to regrets.

Plant seeds on fertile ground so that you will not look back and find out you wasted time.

You are the custodian of the time in your hands, use it well and never waste a moment.

You will not be young forever, so learn to use the time you have like a rare treasure.

In the pages of your life story, there is an unwritten chapter called potential, waiting for you to write stories that are influential.

Keep walking away from the dark places of life, and find the light. Let it illuminate your path, a path that is filled with enormous potential.

Keep your head up high, keep moving forward, keep working hard, and keep making progressive strides. You will eventually unlock your potential.

Most times, it takes a great deal of soul-searching to realize your true potential, and when you do that, you will be astounded by your impact.

Not everything may be fine in your life, but you can still navigate a path that helps you unlock your potential.

Open yourself up to the world of possibilities, be courageous, and unlock your potential.

Potential is the dawn of ambitions, where every ray of light leads to the sunrise of achievements.

Potential is the prelude to success. Play it well.

Potential is the unwritten story of greatness. Every step taken towards unleashing it is a story of hopefulness.

Potential is the whisper of tomorrow's success. Listen closely to its promise of greatness.

Refuse to let the past limit your potential. Your destiny is not accidental, because God has a plan for your life.

Should it ever happen that you find yourself experiencing unbelievable forms of catastrophic failures, do not give up; be courageous. One day, you will unlock your potential.

The beauty of potential lies not in what has been achieved but in what is yet to be seen.

There are those who are going to doubt your abilities and potential to make you feel insecure and inconsequential, but you can still make life contributions that are substantial.

There is a major reason you were given that life. Discover why; by doing so, you will unlock your potential.

To unleash your potential, you must let God lead you to an abundant life.

Unleash your potential. The time is now. The opportunity is staring you in the eye.

Unlock your potential and add value to the table of life. That is when you will begin to realize your impact.

Until the soil in which the seeds of your potential are planted, plant seeds, keep tilling them, and remove any weeds. Do it, and do it with speed.

When it comes to unlocking your potential, do not hesitate to sacrifice. Nothing will ever come on a silver platter.

Within you are many riches for you to discover. Unlock your potential and turn the key to a hidden treasure.

Within you is the seed of potential lying dormant. Pray and work diligently to activate the right conditions, so that it can flourish into a forest of achievements.

You can doubt many things, but never doubt your potential.

Your potential is the bridge between 'what if' and 'what is.' Therefore, dream and utilize that bridge.

Apply diligence as you seek wisdom, and allow patience to help you put wisdom to good use.

Appreciate the wisdom gained from the essential lessons of life. It will enrich your soul, your heart, and your mind.

Discover the wisdom to access the ticket of hope, the passport of fortitude, the currency of time, the compass of courage, and the map of dreams. Set sail beyond the horizons.

Do not let wisdom pass you by. Pray for a renewed mind, and when you finally gain wisdom in your life, act right.

Guard your mind, and make sure it stays within the reach of wisdom. Wisdom will help you filter, process, and apply what is required to evolve.

If you want to be rich, do not search wealthy people's wallets. Search their minds. Wisdom is more enriching than any money in the bank. It will teach you how to create value and multiply your wealth.

It is a sign of wisdom to lend a helping hand. Wisdom is generous. A wise mind knows that happiness comes from giving, not taking from others.

It is when you keep opening your mind to divine wisdom that you will be filled with both wisdom and understanding.

Never underestimate the power of sound decisions. Pray for wisdom and understanding to make decisions effectively. Pray for clarity in the midst of confusion, and pray for the strength to follow through with conviction, because each decision affects where you are going.

Read books that inspire you with wisdom from the living God. Meditate on His Word, which is the source of truth, and memorize His promises which anchor hope.

Seek wisdom. It will open your eyes to see beyond the horizon.

The best place to find wisdom is Above. Allow God to fill your mind with wisdom that no man can surpass, like a field of endless grass.

The infinite wisdom of God works wonders. When it enters a person's life, it unveils hidden aspects of the physical world. It fills hearts with peace that is eternal. It transforms minds with truth that is radical.

The mighty hand of God is capable of filling your mind with wisdom and understanding.

Through wisdom from Above, you will have the resolve to stand against anything that enslaves the mind.

To seek wisdom is to seek the know-how of where to put the comma and where to put the full stop in the journey of life.

True greatness stems from the wisdom and understanding that our smallest actions echo into eternity.

When you seek a life of meaning, the first step in the acquisition of wisdom is tranquillity. The second is listening. The third is memorizing. The fourth is practising, and the fifth is teaching what you have conceived and received.

Wherever you are, choose to surround yourself with the wise and learn from their school of life, so that you can transform your mind and change your life.

Wisdom and understanding are more than mere mental things. They are a heart thing.

Wisdom is not just a desire but a pursuit. When you seek wisdom with your heart and mind, you will become wise.

Wisdom is not just about knowing, it is about learning, growing, loving, nurturing, and finding joy in every moment, even when things do not go as planned.

Wisdom lies in the ability to adapt, as you realize that life is a journey filled with ups and downs. Each new day offers a chance for a fresh start, as it reveals new challenges and opportunities that shape who we are. When you learn to adapt no matter what, you get to appreciate the beauty in the chaos of life.

You have the opportunity to turn your life around by seeking wisdom from Above.

Always look at change through the lens of prosperity. Treat it with curiosity, not with anxiety.

Change does not care about how you are wired in the brain. Whether or not you are ready, it happens anyway, and that is why you should always be ready for change.

Change is part of life. It happens at any given time. Learn to embrace it as it comes.

Change is a process that enables individuals or systems to re-engineer the steps necessary to either advance or regress.

Change often has both good and bad sides. At all times, choose to be on the good side.

Change will always come in many colours. Learn to live with it every day of your life, and that will become your superpower.

Embracing change is like learning a new dance. A rhyme is found one step after the other.

From time to time, the melody of life is going to change. Do not stop just because you are more comfortable with something familiar. Keep going, even when the road ahead seems unfamiliar.

In the music of life, change is the dance that spurs us forward.

Life is not always going to grant you a chance to waltz into your comfort zone. That is why you should embrace change with your heart, mind, and soul.

Not all kinds of change should be embraced. With some, you may need to walk away if you want to be great.

The corridors of life are enriched with change, one after another. Stay focused.

The only way to make sense of the river of change is to plunge into it, flow with it, and find meaning in it.

The profound change that begins within comes from self-reflection.

There were times when some paths were non-existent, but change carved them and led some to greatness.

There will be moments in life when change catches you off guard. In those times, remind yourself that you have the power to find your way through and adapt. Every ending is just the beginning of something new, so take a deep breath and trust in your ability to evolve.

To embrace change is to embrace growth, and to resist change is to resist a door of hope.

To master the Word is to master the art of navigating the winds of change.

Until you change how you think, you will not change anything.

When the winds of change come your way, find courage. Remember that the courageous bend with the winds of change, yet they never break. In the process of change, they find strength.

Whenever you experience change, behave like clay and let it mould you into a unique shape.

Whenever you face change, do not allow it to cause you pain. Keep in mind that you have a story to change.

With time, many things are going to change. That is why you ought to learn how to manage change.

Heal from whatever has broken your spirit so that you can focus on your vision. Dedicate time for prayer and meditation. Let the Most High God grant you a visitation, so you can move in the right direction.

Learn to see loudmouths as distractors, not necessarily the deciders of how far you go in life. It will help you not to lose your focus.

Not everything needs to be prioritized. Open your eyes and mind to the things that need your focus.

Refuse to lose sight of your happiness. Learn to be patient and focus on the process. That is how you will make significant progress.

Silently and strategically, focus on taking deliberate steps to an extraordinary destiny. Do so with impeccable efficiency.

Stay away from those who drive you nuts, and focus on those who lift you up. As you navigate through life, be cautious about the people you keep close to your heart.

Focus on your vision, so you do not lose sight of where you should be going.

The more you forget about that which caused you pain, the more you will focus on that which is great.

When you face the darkest days of your life, do not give up. Wake up and focus on what you must. Do not let the shadows of doubt cause you to miss out on a meaningful life.

If you are traumatized, be kind to your heart. Healing takes its time, you will have to take it one step at a time. Find ways to heal from the past and focus on the things that count.

With unwavering focus and effort, be innovative. Do so without regretting anything. You are here to live, so you might as well be a progressive human being.

Write your vision and give it the right focus. At the right time, you will reap great rewards.

Yes, it may be hard to focus sometimes, but try something unusual; put your focus on things that need your focus.

All can never be lost when you trust in God, because He will grant you the courage to do more than ever before.

An average man thinks that courage is about taking advantage of others, but an upstanding man knows the added advantage of being meaningful in people's lives.

Be a hero to the generations to come. Let them know that you did your best to tackle the problems that existed in your time. Let them realize how you made a substantial effort to do what is right. Let them notice that you stood up when it mattered. That you inspired change even when it was tough. Let them see how you left behind a legacy of courage, compassion, conviction, and collaboration without any fear or doubt. Let your actions resonate through the echoes of time and ignite a flame of hope in their hearts. Let it empower them to be courageous and rise to the challenges of their era as they continue forward.

Courage will boost your image and give you an added advantage.

Courage will make you stronger, wiser, braver, and happier to pursue your dreams.