My first record came out in 1961 and then I had one come out in 1962 and then I had two that came out in 1964.
The secret to climbing up is to put your heart into your work.
Take action every day - some small dose at a time.
Resilience is not what happens to you. It’s how you react to, respond to, and recover from what happens to you.
Obstacles can't stop you. Problems can't stop you. Most of all, other people can't stop you. Only you can stop you.
Most salespeople are half prepared. They know everything about their company and their product. They know nothing about their prospect.
A person who seems to have all of the answers, usually isn't listening.
Use your time to bathe yourself in the gift. Move your hand across the canvas. Go to museums. Make this into an obsession.
There will always be a part of you that misses her. You'll see something that reminds you of her and want to tell her about it, only to realize she's not there anymore. Then you'll feel her loss all over again. (Ravyn) You're not helping me, Ravyn. (Jack) I know, buddy. But you will eventually make peace with yourself, and that's the most important thing. Eventually, you'll even be able to smile again when you think about her. (Ravyn)
If you want to be Mark Spitz then go for it. If you want to be Michael Phelps then you'll have to work for it. Nobody should wake up to a lower expectation of themselves.
All my dreams are coming true all across the board for some reason.