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Quotes by Motivational-speaker

"The high-minded pursuit of a Jiu Jitsu practitioner pursuing mastery cannot coexist well with the modern world. Our values vary immensely from our contemporaries. This pursuit leaves societal norms slaughtered in our wake. Those who share this journey will praise our efforts, those in the hive will think we have lost it. We must be willing to be misunderstood if we are to understand ourselves."

"I resent being lied to because a lie doesn't only undermine the value of the truth, but it further denies the liar a fair chance for honesty."

"The secret of winning any prize is knowing that your own treasure and potential is equal to it... and worthy of it."

"It's not enough to know pain, you must know how to redirect it's force."

"Real leaders don't rule over territories but over heart's of the people."

"It is better to revel in life than to wallow in it."

"Let today be the day you control your emotions. Don't let them get the best of you. Whatever you are feeling right now should not be overwhelming. Don't allow others to dampen your spirit. You are entitled to enjoy peace."

"The major events in our lives receive the entire spotlight, but ultimately your life will be defined by the same handful of choices you make each day."

"This separation happened for a reason, this esason is for our own good; God is just positioning us."

"Every word, every sentence, every poem and every chapter of a book I have written came from the bottom of my heart, it's very special and very unique to me."

"Separate yourself from those who hinder your vision. Make a choice to walk away from the trap set to ensnare you. Realize when someone is pulling you backwards every time you take a step forward. Separate from them and the result of your action will be a life of success."

"We cannot change the past. We can only take action in the present and, therefore, change the future."

"Outer beauty pleases the EYE. Inner beauty captivates the HEART."

"Don't rush to fellowship at the church, temple or mosque if you don't do so at the house - first. "Charity begins at home"."

"Nothing feels dirtier than living a life that is not your own. No amount of money is worth my soul. I would rather be homeless and go out in a blaze of glory than subject myself to a slow and steady death of apathy and government by my environment."

"Be careful for the smooth sailing path because it doesn't take you anywhere."

"In life you dream, you step out and you make it happen."

"A life of joy awaits the man who sits alone quietly in a room and determines what he himself believes rather than simply adopting the values of another."

"We must not learn to try harder. The key is to learn how not to try in the first place."

"Mastery, to whatever degree your circumstance allows, is determined by a handful of choices repeated daily."

"Success is secondary to impact. Success is a list of what you win, gain and attain - it may pass it may remain. Impact is the test; the hearts, minds and lives you touch, enhance and forever change..."

"Diets don't really work & can be destructive, but if you get healthy overall (mind, body, spirit) then your weight balances naturally."

"We must remember that regardless of our differences in rank we are all equal as human beings. You can always tell how caring and compassionate others are in their actions towards those "below" them. Of course you are going to treat your black belt professor kindly, but how do you treat the white belt taking their first class? In spite of the division in belt rank there must be no division as people."

"Once you face the truth, the knowledge both empowers you and sets you free."

"We attract what we're meant to because we're aware & self-empowered enough to choose most of the time. Other times we have lessons to learn."

"Extraordinary breakthroughs are only ordinary breaks that were grabbed, explored, improved, maximized and harnessed to a profitable maximum."

"It is good to know that every single title/rank you hold is earned in a high cost of hard work, not some random self given title/rank."

"I do not begin to think that I could possibly understand its inner-workings and the deepest truths of the cosmos with the 28 years that I have lived in Central New Jersey of the United States of America."

"It is necessary, and even vital, to set standards for your life and the people you allow in it."

"It is in community where we find our very selves."

"We shouldn't be fearful of failure because is not a monster as we think it is. It's just a training ground for those who are really striving for excellence in life."

"Procrastination is also a subtle act of corruption, it corrupts valuable time."

"Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don't belong."

"You perception of a person, place, or thing may not be accurate. Just because it looks good does not mean it is good and vice versa. Always be aware of your surroundings. Pay attention to the people, places, and things around you. Don't allow your misperception to put you in an uncomfortable situation."

"I have been given the rare opportunity to teach Jiu Jitsu for a living. This is a privilege that I wake up everyday grateful for, and a responsibility that I hold dearly. I understand how rare it is to be employed through a labor you genuinely love, and one which can be used as a vehicle for positive change in the lives of others. Even rarer still, I am often reminded of the quality of Jiu Jitsu I have learned, and the opportunity to have learned it."

"Hating skin color is contempt for God's divine creative imagination. Honoring it is appreciation for conscious, beautiful-love-inspired diversity."

"God has forgiven and still forgives us when we repent from our sins, an indication that we are not called to sin, but to live in accordance with His will."

"Corruption in education leads to some people getting highly educated and then these people support the uneducated to rule over the illiterate masses."

"The mind will enchain yourself, others or both. Your heart will set you / them free."

"Never stop trying. Never stop believing. Never give up. Your day will come."

"I am successful because I did not waste time bothering about what others were doing but focussed on what I was doing."

"Until you are clear nothing will be. The moment you are clear everything will be."

"I love to lie down with my back on the grass and feel earth's energy revitalize me."

"Motherhood has taught me that love is the best gift you can ever give to your children."

"Everyone gets forgotten because of Alzheimer's, ignored because of ignorance about oneself and replaced because of trying to stay in the same place."

"Just know that the achievement of anything grand takes consistent effort year after year. Motivation can uphold you intermittently, but it has too few calories to sustain a life."

"You know it is a broken society when people fear each other more than they fear wild animals."

"We see that the vast majority of our suffering is needless, and simply arises from the misidentification with our thinking mind."

"A mentor is a trusted teacher that develops lives of the vulnerable ones."

"Books and school are great for learning but there is no substitute for life and living to provide a real education."
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