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"When 'Dirty Mack' salts your flow, get beyond feelings of hurt, anger, bitterness, and especially vengeance. Be glad, and take refuge in knowing light has been cast on the shadow of hatred, envy or jealousy that has mocked your shine. And press forward with your purpose - allowing time and space to clear the way for karmic justice on your behalf."
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T. F. Hodge
"When 'Dirty Mack' salts your flow, get beyond feelings of hurt, anger, bitterness, and especially vengeance. Be glad, and take refuge in knowing light has been cast on the shadow of hatred, envy or jealousy that has mocked your shine. And press forward with your purpose - allowing time and space to clear the way for karmic justice on your behalf."
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"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."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"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."
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"Don't waste your whole lifetime waiting for the perfect life when there's a perfectly good one within and right in front of you."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Don't waste your whole lifetime waiting for the perfect life when there's a perfectly good one within and right in front of you."
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"Those who say life is knocking them down and giving them a tough time are usually the first to beat themselves up. Be on your own side."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Those who say life is knocking them down and giving them a tough time are usually the first to beat themselves up. Be on your own side."
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"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."
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T. F. Hodge
"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."
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"Wisdom is merely the movement from fighting life to embracing it."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Wisdom is merely the movement from fighting life to embracing it."
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"Talent is divinely gifted, and never to be cheaply exchanged for the sake of trinkets and fame."
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T. F. Hodge
"Talent is divinely gifted, and never to be cheaply exchanged for the sake of trinkets and fame."
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"There's little growth and progression without learning and reflection."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"There's little growth and progression without learning and reflection."
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"Given the opportunity of 'Earth-School' enrollment - some are humble enough to learn and grow, stubborn enough to fail and repeat, and wise enough to graduate and never return."
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T. F. Hodge
"Given the opportunity of 'Earth-School' enrollment - some are humble enough to learn and grow, stubborn enough to fail and repeat, and wise enough to graduate and never return."
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"Walking in ignorance is a choice for those who find reality too hard to face."
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T. F. Hodge
"Walking in ignorance is a choice for those who find reality too hard to face."
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"Authenticity is hard to fake."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Authenticity is hard to fake."
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"Our life stories are largely constructed and without mindfulness can prove destructive."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Our life stories are largely constructed and without mindfulness can prove destructive."
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"If one abuses or neglects internal powers, external forces will act accordingly."
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T. F. Hodge
"If one abuses or neglects internal powers, external forces will act accordingly."
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"Goals are only ever a guide; a winding, changing path. It's your heart that will really keep you on tack... and nourished along the way."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Goals are only ever a guide; a winding, changing path. It's your heart that will really keep you on tack... and nourished along the way."
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"Intelligence is just one dimension of ability. Don't limit yourself to it. Open up to instinct, intuition, creativity and thus possibility."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Intelligence is just one dimension of ability. Don't limit yourself to it. Open up to instinct, intuition, creativity and thus possibility."
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"Communication is the breath or death of any relationship."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Communication is the breath or death of any relationship."
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"The land of possibility is a better place to make your home than the realm of expectation will ever be."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"The land of possibility is a better place to make your home than the realm of expectation will ever be."
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"Happiness is awaiting you every moment of each day for you to embrace. You just make the mistake that you need to achieve 'this' or 'that' or reach something you call 'success' in order to gain it."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Happiness is awaiting you every moment of each day for you to embrace. You just make the mistake that you need to achieve 'this' or 'that' or reach something you call 'success' in order to gain it."
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"The head thinks. The heart knows."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"The head thinks. The heart knows."
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"A free spirit is not bound by this, that, matter, materialism or opinion. They sing, dance and flow on the wind - for they are at one with it. They are nothing and everything - void and expanse. Even space and time does not confine or define them. For they are pure energy itself."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"A free spirit is not bound by this, that, matter, materialism or opinion. They sing, dance and flow on the wind - for they are at one with it. They are nothing and everything - void and expanse. Even space and time does not confine or define them. For they are pure energy itself."
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"Tough love may be tough to give, but it is a necessity of life and assurance of positive growth."
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T. F. Hodge
"Tough love may be tough to give, but it is a necessity of life and assurance of positive growth."
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"To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles."
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T. F. Hodge
"To conquer frustration, one must remain intensely focused on the outcome, not the obstacles."
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"To truly motivate others 1) discover what their motives, desires & drivers are 2) genuinely connect with and support them from the heart."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"To truly motivate others 1) discover what their motives, desires & drivers are 2) genuinely connect with and support them from the heart."
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"Intense, sustained focus fuels manifestation."
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T. F. Hodge
"Intense, sustained focus fuels manifestation."
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"Listen to 'The Voice', not the choice."
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T. F. Hodge
"Listen to 'The Voice', not the choice."
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"The achievement of your goal is assured the moment you commit yourself to it."
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Mack R. Douglas
"The achievement of your goal is assured the moment you commit yourself to it."
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"Hope is in the name of God, the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hope is when you compare your suffering to the infinite, immeasurable love and grace of God."
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Nick Vujicic
"Hope is in the name of God, the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Hope is when you compare your suffering to the infinite, immeasurable love and grace of God."
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"Hope and purpose in this world is living as best as you can and maybe having life that gives back. But simply giving back isn't purpose; it's a branch of purpose, but it is not the trunk or root of the tree."
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Nick Vujicic
"Hope and purpose in this world is living as best as you can and maybe having life that gives back. But simply giving back isn't purpose; it's a branch of purpose, but it is not the trunk or root of the tree."
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"Choose your counsel, company and companions wisely: beware seeking wise words of advice from a fool or expecting informed opinions or decisions from the ignorant."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"Choose your counsel, company and companions wisely: beware seeking wise words of advice from a fool or expecting informed opinions or decisions from the ignorant."
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"I challenged God. I said, 'God, I know that I'm a sinner. I know that I won't probably have peace until You're in my heart. But I will not let You in my heart until You answer me, why? Why did you take my arms and legs? Why didn't You give me what everybody else has? God, until You answer me that question, I will not serve You.'"
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Nick Vujicic
"I challenged God. I said, 'God, I know that I'm a sinner. I know that I won't probably have peace until You're in my heart. But I will not let You in my heart until You answer me, why? Why did you take my arms and legs? Why didn't You give me what everybody else has? God, until You answer me that question, I will not serve You.'"
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"It is wiser to love who you are than what you want."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"It is wiser to love who you are than what you want."
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"My People: Prepared and never scared, fueled by faith in a sea of despair - we rise and we shine, 'cause it's like that'!"
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T. F. Hodge
"My People: Prepared and never scared, fueled by faith in a sea of despair - we rise and we shine, 'cause it's like that'!"
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"If our sense of self, our values and our ideals, do not originate from within - but are instead largely influenced, shaped or fashioned by celebrated characters - we fall under the spells of idol worship without realizing we have 'souled out'."
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T. F. Hodge
"If our sense of self, our values and our ideals, do not originate from within - but are instead largely influenced, shaped or fashioned by celebrated characters - we fall under the spells of idol worship without realizing we have 'souled out'."
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"Better to be a diamond in the rough, than a polished fake in denial."
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T. F. Hodge
"Better to be a diamond in the rough, than a polished fake in denial."
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"You can believe that you are a good and caring person, but if you don't treat others with goodness and care, where is the proof?"
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Nick Vujicic
"You can believe that you are a good and caring person, but if you don't treat others with goodness and care, where is the proof?"
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"The greatest news that I could ever say is that Jesus is Lord and Savior of my life. He is my friend. He is with me wherever I go. I'm so delighted to continue to grow in my relationship to Jesus."
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Nick Vujicic
"The greatest news that I could ever say is that Jesus is Lord and Savior of my life. He is my friend. He is with me wherever I go. I'm so delighted to continue to grow in my relationship to Jesus."
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"There are two types of risk in life: the danger of trying and the danger of not trying."
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Nick Vujicic
"There are two types of risk in life: the danger of trying and the danger of not trying."
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"When a man has done his best, has given his all, and in the process supplied the needs of his family and his society, that man has made a habit of succeeding."
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Mack R. Douglas
"When a man has done his best, has given his all, and in the process supplied the needs of his family and his society, that man has made a habit of succeeding."
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"While learning others, respect demands that one never takes issue with another's freedom to choose their 'get down' - their way of living... and don't be mad. But carefully listen, observe, and compare mental notes before you open your heart's desire -- to make a clear determination what's in your best interest. If you already know how the story ends, and it doesn't fit you, keep [the] proper distance in perspective, in any form(s) of relationship, for the love of self. It may be disappointing, but you'll eventually discover the right one deserving of your full attention. Or, you may be surprised by their sudden awakening to your worthiness. Walk slowly, especially, when it comes to matters of the heart."
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T. F. Hodge
"While learning others, respect demands that one never takes issue with another's freedom to choose their 'get down' - their way of living... and don't be mad. But carefully listen, observe, and compare mental notes before you open your heart's desire -- to make a clear determination what's in your best interest. If you already know how the story ends, and it doesn't fit you, keep [the] proper distance in perspective, in any form(s) of relationship, for the love of self. It may be disappointing, but you'll eventually discover the right one deserving of your full attention. Or, you may be surprised by their sudden awakening to your worthiness. Walk slowly, especially, when it comes to matters of the heart."
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"If Jiu Jitsu does not make you a better father, son, mother, daughter, wife or husband, you are missing the point. If Jiu Jitsu does not leave you viewing strangers in a kinder light, you are missing the point. If you are not better equipped to deal with the vicissitudes of life due to your training, then you are not really training."
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Chris Matakas
"If Jiu Jitsu does not make you a better father, son, mother, daughter, wife or husband, you are missing the point. If Jiu Jitsu does not leave you viewing strangers in a kinder light, you are missing the point. If you are not better equipped to deal with the vicissitudes of life due to your training, then you are not really training."
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"I have found that the morning is far more accessible when a good book awaits you."
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Chris Matakas
"I have found that the morning is far more accessible when a good book awaits you."
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"Jiu Jitsu has given me something to pursue. We all need something to work towards. For people, as well as every piece of matter in the universe, there is no such thing as maintenance. If you are not growing you are decaying. The insidious nature of modern times is that it is so easy not to pursue anything. Societal norms pressure us into jobs we do not like, and the daily comforts of televisions and computers offer much in the way of distraction. If that isn't enough, there is always the numbing effects of alcohol coupled with attention-grabbing sporting events which conveniently run year round so one is never short of stimulus."
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Chris Matakas
"Jiu Jitsu has given me something to pursue. We all need something to work towards. For people, as well as every piece of matter in the universe, there is no such thing as maintenance. If you are not growing you are decaying. The insidious nature of modern times is that it is so easy not to pursue anything. Societal norms pressure us into jobs we do not like, and the daily comforts of televisions and computers offer much in the way of distraction. If that isn't enough, there is always the numbing effects of alcohol coupled with attention-grabbing sporting events which conveniently run year round so one is never short of stimulus."
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"We are only different because there exists something to be different from, and it is this difference that bonds us."
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Chris Matakas
"We are only different because there exists something to be different from, and it is this difference that bonds us."
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"Language has created a barrier that prevents us from seeing existence as it truly is."
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Chris Matakas
"Language has created a barrier that prevents us from seeing existence as it truly is."
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"As far as our relation to the physical world, I doubt there will be much more improvement. Our basic survival needs have been met, and much of our current progress is superfluous or downright troublesome. Most advancement is performed out of comfort rather than necessity. What we are lacking, what the world so desperately needs now, is adjustments of the mind. We need to see the world again with fresh eyes, and come to an understanding of who we are as individuals, and what drives us."
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Chris Matakas
"As far as our relation to the physical world, I doubt there will be much more improvement. Our basic survival needs have been met, and much of our current progress is superfluous or downright troublesome. Most advancement is performed out of comfort rather than necessity. What we are lacking, what the world so desperately needs now, is adjustments of the mind. We need to see the world again with fresh eyes, and come to an understanding of who we are as individuals, and what drives us."
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"Let's live our lives with great meaning and purpose in the attempt to influence the world to whatever degree our circumstance allows."
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Chris Matakas
"Let's live our lives with great meaning and purpose in the attempt to influence the world to whatever degree our circumstance allows."
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"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."
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Rasheed Ogunlaru
"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."
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"There is no concrete way to play Jiu Jitsu, and this is why so many different types of people find joy in it."
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Chris Matakas
"There is no concrete way to play Jiu Jitsu, and this is why so many different types of people find joy in it."
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"That nagging state of constant thought that exists somewhere between the ears and behind the eyes is the self."
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Chris Matakas
"That nagging state of constant thought that exists somewhere between the ears and behind the eyes is the self."
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"In the history of history, there has never been someone with your particular genetic make-up or life experiences. This being the case, we have no reference points with which to compare ourselves, and therefore it is futile to attempt to measure yourself relative to others."
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Chris Matakas
"In the history of history, there has never been someone with your particular genetic make-up or life experiences. This being the case, we have no reference points with which to compare ourselves, and therefore it is futile to attempt to measure yourself relative to others."
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