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To accomplish great things, we must not only act, but also dream; not only plan, but also believe.
-- Anatole France
 

 

Monday, January 5, 2026

Your good efforts

You’re doing a lot of things right. Now you have the opportunity to add to them.

Life can frequently be discouraging. Yet you’re able to more than offset the discouragements with your own encouraging thoughts and actions.

You can always learn from what’s gone well and expand on it. You’ve also learned from what’s gone wrong, enabling you to avoid similar negative patterns in the future.

From your good efforts day after day, the value adds up. Even when the progress feels slow, it is happening.

Months from now, years from now, you’ll look back and be thankful for your diligence and persistence. You’re making the future brighter by putting your present time to good use.

With positive purpose to guide you, keep going. You’re making a difference, and that’s a great way to live.

— Ralph Marston

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