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In this world it is not what we take up, but what we give up, that makes us rich.
-- Henry Ward Beecher
 

 

Saturday, June 21, 2025

Opportunities for excellence

Life’s troubles are difficult enough on their own. There’s no sense in making them more difficult by fighting against their very existence.

Accept that there will be problems, expect to deal with them, and prepare accordingly. Then when they arise you can devote all your energy to a positive response.

Any effort wasted on anger, resentment, and wishful thinking steals from your ability to address the problem. Instead, put your focus on the good and useful actions you can take.

Your attitude plays a major role in the quality of results you get. So when it counts most, make sure your attitude is one of confidence, competence, and purposefulness.

Countless people have lived very good and fulfilling lives despite all sorts of challenges. You’re positioned right now to continue that fortunate trend.

Accept that life will hand you numerous problems, be eager and capable of giving your best response. And rather than adding your own angst to those problems, you’ll transform them into opportunities for excellence.

— Ralph Marston

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