All the ups and downs are grace in different wrappings, sent to refine consciousness. Say thanks to them all.
I have a position of indirect respect and oblique power.
I learned how to believe in myself. Learned how to set goals, you know, self help books man. I just read every single one I can get a hold of, and I still do.
I'm the kind of person that likes what I'm doing when I'm doing it.
I don't run outside, honestly. Sometimes I go out around my house, but mainly it's the stupid treadmill. I wish I had a better answer, but I'm very businesslike about my runs.
And for you kids watching at home, remember, the less homework you do and the closer you sit to the TV, the more points you get.
Who ever thought that the world-famous Captain Obvious was really mild-mannered Colin Mochrie?
I will watch over My flock by night (Isaiah 27:3). Behold, I have appointed My ministers as your watchmen, as overseers who watch for your souls (Hebrews 13:17; Acts 20:28)
Never do I argue with a man with a desire to hear him say what is wrong, or to expose him and win victory over him. Whenever I face an opponent in debate I silently pray - O Lord, help him so that truth may flow from his heart and on his tongue, and so that if truth is on my side, he may follow me; and if truth be on his side, I may follow him.
I figured we'd be too busy running for our lives than for him to make a move anyway. (Dana)
The first key to leadership was self-control, particularly the mastery of pride, which was something more difficult, he explained, to subdue than a wild lion and anger, which was more difficult to defeat than the greatest wrestler. He warned them that "if you can't swallow your pride, you can't lead.