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Quotes by Motivational-speaker

"Sometimes it's better to show our vulnerability / pain / regrets so others don't think us impervious / unapproachable - be real / open."

"Losing will not always amount to a loss, sometimes you have to lose those toxic relationships and bad habits to create a space for better things."

"Lies make for pathetic allies."

"...one of the best ways to take the pain out of past experiences is to replace the hurt with gratitude."

"Instead of dwelling on that pain within, reach out to someone else's pain."

"Lose your weightLose your mindBut don't lose heartIt's very expensive ."

"You are not better than your thought... As a man thinks so is he.."

"Jiu Jitsu uses us to express itself, and the best thing we can do to is to become a vehicle capable of expressing Jiu Jitsu with all of its perfection minus our imperfections."

"The seal marks you out as royalty determines how you carry yourself."

"Many think that the mark of a great champion is the nature and margin of their victories and the peaks they scale and reach. That's only part of it. The mark of the greatest of champions is how they react and respond to defeat. That is when they become enshrined in our hearts and minds " as they rise again and into the immortal pages of history."

"His Magnificence - Your Manifestation.I will make of thee a great nation."

"Q: When is the perfect time? A: Who can say, but probably somewhere between haste and delay - and it's usually most wise to start today."

"No victory without war. No prize without price. No winning without contest."

"Your consistency says a lot about your commitment."

"Driving in someone elses lane is easy, but remaining in your own seems to be the most challenging self discipline. No matter how big the highway, imagine yours is a singular road traveled in one direction - you're own."

"Never underestimate the power of kindness. It is very contagious. A person whose heart is saddened by the troubles of this world, the loss of a friend or family member, a hard days work, or the struggle of provision can experience joy through a simple act of kindness. Romans 12: 10-12, Be kindly affectionate to one another with brotherly love, in honor giving preference to one another, not lagging in diligence, fervent in spirit, serving the Lord, rejoicing in hope, patient in tribulation, continually steadfastly in prayer."

"Do not only think about it, but feel about it, also, before taking appropriate action."

"God does not call the "qualified" but qualifies the called."

"Every interaction with another is an opportunity to serve."

"The Scars come before the Stars."

"Too much time is wasted listening to the noise of the mind - and too little is spent living from the love and power of the heart."

"When spontaneous demoralizing thoughts seep into your conscience, don't trip...allowing them to fester. These are random tests of your conviction and determination. Large or small, your reaction to such intrusions is a defining moment for which no one else, but you, can mitigate."

"A core group of guys, all sharing similar goals, can move mountains."

"The land of possibility is a better place to make your home than the realm of expectation will ever be."

"Be busy with your free life."

"I believe we must pursue mastery for who we become along the way in its achievement. When we progress in Jiu Jitsu, that newfound experience and wisdom transcends into all areas of our lives. We use Jiu Jitsu as the vehicle for growth, but that growth radiates over all of human activity. Someone who devotes time and energy in learning this skill is learning far more than how to subdue an opponent. The student learns persistence, perseverance, pattern recognition, problem solving, and most importantly, learning how to learn. In the arena of life, these virtues are far more valuable than any guard pass."

"The infinitude of Jiu Jitsu allows for the infinitude of the types of practitioners. There exists a game for each and every one of us which is specifically possible within the confines of our particular skill set."

"Happy are those who evolve from within."

"I never think of myself as an attacker, only as a defender - usually of rights - mine and others."

"You should never live according to what you lack."

"The light within us dances when we smile."

"You can judge me all you want, but it's just ridiculous coz we're both part of the same universe. Let's just ride the horses into the meadow and let them roll in the delightful grass."

"The only keeper of your happiness is you. Stop giving people the power to control your smile, your worth and your attitude."

"Most people like normality because they feel safe and comfortable around it."

"I was moved beyond words. The train ride over the mountains from lake Titticaca to Cusco reminded me of Africa where I grew up; and 4 days walking on the Inca Trail, then more in the jungle, just magnificent - time, space, and splendour. Our planet is superb!"

"Love is the only answer to every question. It is the only thing that will serve you in every situation. It is the route and the destination. It is medication, liberation and should be at the heart of and expression of your vocation."

"The Bible informs, reforms and transforms. Other books merely informs."

"The highest aim was never to master Jiu Jitsu, it was to master myself."

"Circumstance points to deeper meaning."

"The perspective is more important than the perception."

"Old habits for old people, reinvent yourself while you still can!"

"Divide the constant tide and random noisiness of energetic flow, with conscious recurring moments of empty mind, solitude, gratitude and deep...slow...breathing. Of this, the natural law of self-preservation demands."

"I let go of all that I had thought was wounded, for there is no ego to wound, no ego to hold on with; there is only love & freedom to love."

"Music is for souls & hearts to dance & sing.Art is for expressing your visionary being.Words are tools for exploring & celebrating.Time is a pool to swim & dream & create in.Waste not one jot of what you are given!Use everything you've got to maximise living."

"The moment that you give gratitude is the moment that you find happiness. The moment that you lose gratitude your happiness will vanish and slip through your fingers."

"The misconception of something being a certainty sometimes gets to me until I remember we can change most things consciously."

"It was my letting go that gave me a better hold."

"Communication is the breath or death of any relationship."

"True leaders demonstrate initiatives-They lead the way for others to follow."

"Some strive to make themselves great. Others help others see and find their own greatness. It's the latter who really enrich the world we live in."
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