Ralph Marston

Put your energy into building what is creative, valuable and empowering. And you won't have to constantly fight against what is destructive and draining.

Don't lower your expectations to meet your performance. Raise your level of performance to meet your expectations.

Look up from what you're doing and look around for a minute. See what a beautiful world you're in.

Every day you spend drifting away from your goals is a waste not only of that day, but also of the additional day it takes to regain lost ground.

Turn your attention for a while away from the worries and anxieties. Remind yourself of all your many blessings.

If you so choose, every mistake can lead to greater understanding and effectiveness. If you so choose, every frustration can help you to be more patient and more persistent.