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50 best quotes to inspire you on your journey towards success.

Achieving success is a process, not an event. It’s a journey , and journeys are more often than not, long and rife with difficulties and unexpected challenges. The great news is, if you’re currently struggling with your dreams and goals at the moment, you can take comfort in the knowledge that it is all part of the process. With that having been said, we are publishing this list of uplifting quotes to inspire you on your journey towards success.

So, if you’re looking for some inspiring quotes to encourage you on your journey of success, then let’s dive into these inspiring success journey quotes.

MOST INSPIRING JOURNEY TO SUCCESS QUOTES

1. “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey” – Zig Ziglar

2. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins

3. “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli

4. “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and the little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

5. “Success is never final. Failure is never fatal.” – Winston Churchill

“Success is never final. Failure is never fatal.” – Winston Churchill

6. “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” – Bill Bradley

7. “Not everyone will understand your journey, and that’s okay, because you are here to make progress, not to make everyone understand.” – Success Journey Quote

8. “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” – Arthur Ashe

9. “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.” – Marie Forleo

10. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

11. “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means, keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

12. “It’s all about the journey not the outcome.” – Carl Lewis

13. “Success is where preparation and opportunity meet.” – Bobby Unser

14. “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” – Martin Buber

15. “Success is a journey. The best form of transport is happiness.” – Roy Smoothe

“Success is a journey. The best form of transport is happiness.” – Roy Smoothe

16. “Don’t expect anyone to understand your journey, especially if they’ve never walked your path.” – Anonymous

17. “The journey towards success is not always easy or upwards.” – Eugine Bouchard

18. “Patience, persistence and perspirations make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill

19. “To me, the best part of success, is the journey!” – Latif Mercado

20. “Failure is often part of the journey to success.” – Anonymous

“Failure is often part of the journey to success.” – Anonymous

21. “Life’s too short not to enjoy the journey to success. And success starts with taking care of yourself. We only get one chance at life—why not reach our fullest potential? – Jim Rohn

22. “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.” – Success Journey Quote

23. “I never dreamed about success. I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder

24. “I use pain to push me to greatness.” – Eric Thomas

25. “Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.” – Mia Hamm

“Celebrate what you’ve accomplished, but raise the bar a little higher each time you succeed.” – Mia Hamm

26. “You know you are on the right track when you have no interest in looking back.” – Anonymous

27. “In the journey to success, tenacity of purpose is supreme.” – Aliko Dangate

28. “The end of a journey means that start of another one.” – Anonymous

29. “There are no secrets to success. [Success] is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell

30. “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

“If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” – Milton Berle

31. Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho

32. “There is only one map to the journey of life and it lives within your heart.” – Willie Nelson

33. “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” – Anonymous

34. “Achievement seems to be connected with action . Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.” – Conrad Hilton

35. “Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.” – Tim Fargo

“Who you are tomorrow begins with what you do today.” – Tim Fargo

36. “Your life journey is about learning to become more of who you are and fulfilling the highest, truest expression of yourself as a human being.” – Oprah Winfrey

37. “Sometimes the longest journey we make is sixteen inches from our heads to our hearts.” – Elena Avila

38. “When setting out on a journey, do not seek advice from those who have never left home.” – Rumi

39. “Success is about dedication. You may not be where you want to be or do what you want to do when you’re on the journey. But you’ve got to be willing to have vision and foresight that leads you to an incredible end.” – Usher

40. “Success is a journey, not a destination. It requires constant effort, vigilance and reevaluation.” – Mark Twain

“Success is a journey, not a destination. It requires constant effort, vigilance and reevaluation.” – Mark Twain

41. “The road to success is always under construction.” – Anonymous

42. “Success is in the journey, but the reward is the view from the top.” – Larry Stevens

43. “Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself .” – Lolly Daskal

44. “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson

45. “I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went, the world was on my side.” – Anonymous

“I wandered everywhere, through cities and countries wide. And everywhere I went, the world was on my side.” – Anonymous

46. “Peace is the best journey. Happiness is the best destination.” – Ragu

47. “Out of the mountain of despair, a stone of hope.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

48. “Success for me isn’t a destination it’s a journey. Everybody’s working to get to the top but where is the top? It’s all about working harder and getting better and moving up and up.” – Rihanna

49. “Happiness lies in the joy of achievement and the thrill of creative effort.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt

50. “Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can .” – Arthur Ashe

“Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.” – Arthur Ashe

Bonus Success Journey Quote

Bonus: Alright, here is our last quote to inspire you on your journey to success.

“Stay Patient and Trust The Journey.”

Final Thoughts

You’ve made it to the end of our success journey quotes list and we hope you are a little more inspired than when you arrived. If you enjoyed a quote or two, please share them with someone who could use a few encouraging words on their journey towards success.

That said, thanks for stopping and come back soon.

Until you reach your aims,

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One of the greatest things about life is that how you perceive it, determines what you can get out of it. If you perceive a world of limitations, that’s what you’ll get. Similarly, if you perceive a world of endless possibilities, that’s what the world will give you. Our mindset and our perspectives matter, which is why we’ve rounded up these inspirational quotes about possibilities.

If you’re looking for some encouraging words to help you shake up your mindset, and renew your perspective that world is yours for the taking, then you’ll love these quotes. So, if you’re ready to start living your life in possibility vs. probabilities, then let’s dive into these quotes about endless possibilities:

BEST QUOTES ABOUT POSSIBILITIES

1. “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says ‘I’m possible!” – Audrey Hepburn

2. “You have to be open minded to the possibilities, ‘that I can do this’. Once you shut your mind down to the possibility that it can be achieved, it’s no way it can happen.” – David Goggins

3. “Your mindset is the key that unlocks the doors to unlimited possibilities.” – Anonymous

4. “Imagination belongs to hope. It’s the creative dance of possibility.” – Sharon Weil

5. “If you live your life in possibilities instead of probabilities you have a greater chance of finding happiness.” – Steve Harvey

6. “Potential is not a thing, it’s an idea.” – Eddie Pinero

7. “All things are possible until they are proved impossible and even the impossible may only be so, as of now.” – Pearl S. Buck

8. “You’ve done it before and you can do it now. See the positive possibilities. Redirect the substantial energy of your frustration and turn it into positive, effective, unstoppable determination.” – Ralph Marston

9. “When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this — you haven’t.” – Thomas Edison

10. “It is the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting.” – Paulo Coelho

11. “Do not become so attached to any one belief that you cannot see past it to another possibility.” – Christopher Paolin

12. “When you become comfortable with uncertainty, infinite possibilities open up in your life.” – Eckhart Tolle

13. “If we can see past preconceived limitations, then the possibilities are endless.” – Amy Purdy

14. “I am always doing that which I cannot do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” – Pablo Picasso

15. “The possibilities are numerous once we decide to act and not react.” – George Bernard Shaw

16. “When nothing is sure, everything is possible.” – Margaret Drabble

17. “Man often becomes what he believes himself to be. If I keep on saying to myself that I cannot do a certain thing, it is possible that I may end by really becoming incapable of doing it. On the contrary, if I have the belief that I can do it, I shall surely acquire the capacity to do it even if I may not have it at the beginning.” – Mahatma Gandhi

18. “Turn your obstacles into opportunities and your problems into possibilities.” – Roy T. Bennett

19. “I saw all these people around me making all this money and I was like, ‘If they can do i, then I can do it.’ If it’s a possibility for anyone, then it’s a possibility for me.” – Myron Golden

20. “Every new day begins with possibilities.” – Ronald Reagan

21. “I dwell in possibility.” – Emily Dickinson

22. “I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary.” – Elon Musk

23. “It’s the way you think about yourself and your possibilities that, more than anything else, determines your successes.” – Brian Tracy

24. “Start by doing what’s necessary; then do what’s possible; and suddenly you are doing the impossible.” – St. Francis of Assisi

25. “Anything you want is possible.” – Tyler Perry

26. “You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith and hope.” – Thomas Merton

27. “No matter how dark things seem to be or actually are, raise your sights and see possibilities-always see them for they’re always there.” – Norman Vincent Peale

28. “The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the buts you use today.” – Les Brown

29. “The Wright brother flew right through the smoke screen of impossibility.” – Charles Kettering

30. “Hope is a passion for the possible.” – Søren Kierkegaard

31. “In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the absurd.” – Miguel de Cervantes

32. “What is now proved, was once only imagined.” – William Blake

33. “The possible’s slow fuse is lit by the Imagination.” – Emily Dickinson

34. “The world is full of hopeful analogies and handsome, dubious eggs, called possibilities.” – George Eliot

35. “Nothing in this world is impossible to a willing heart.” – Abraham Lincoln

36. “You and I are essentially infinite choice-makers. In every moment of our existence, we are in that field of all possibilities where we have access to an infinity of choices.” – Deepak Chopra

37 . “I am too much of a skeptic to deny the possibility of anything.” – Thomas Henry Huxley

38. “I love those who yearn for the impossible.” – Goethe

39. “Think bigger. Forget limits. Embrace the idea of endless possibility…. It will change you.” –  Marianne Williamson

40. “Everything that is done in the world is done by hope .” – Martin Luther

41. “I am where I am because I believe in all possibilities.” – Whoopi Goldberg

42. “One of the fundamental keys to success and inner peace is allowing yourself to be open to the infinite array of possibilities in your life.” – Wayne Dyer

43. “We all have possibilities we don’t know about. We can do things we don’t even dream we can do.” – Dale Carnegie

44. “The limits of the possible can only be defined by going beyond them into the impossible.” – Arthur C. Clarke

45. “Whether you believe you can or not, you’re right.” – Henry Ford

46.  “One’s only rival is one’s own potentialities. One’s only failure is failing to live up to one’s own possibilities. In this sense, every man can be a king, and must therefore be treated like a king.” – Abraham Maslow

47 . “Imagination is more important than knowledge. For knowledge is limited to all we now know and understand, while imagination embraces the entire world, and all there ever will be to know and understand.” – Albert Einstein

48. “Most of the things worth doing in the world had been declared impossible before they were done.” – Louis D. Brandeis

49. “There is always tension between the possibilities we aspire to and our wounded memories and past mistakes.” – Sean Brady

50. “I am neither an optimist nor pessimist, but a possibilist.” – Max Lerner

51. “1 year equals 365 possibilities.” – Anonymous

52. “Invincibility lies in the defense; the possibility of victory in the attack.” – Sun Tzu

53. “When you focus on problems, you’ll have more problems. When you focus on possibilities, you’ll have more opportunities.” – Possibility Quote

54. “When you look at the possibilities instead of the problems, the future is filled with endless opportunities.” – Zig Ziglar

55. “The possibilities are endless when you work hard and never give up.” – Anonymous

56. “Tomorrow is filled with as much possibility as you are willing to see.” – Kathyrn Lang

57. “If you embrace possibility thinking, your dreams will go from molehill to mountain size, and because you believe in possibilities, you put yourself in position to achieve them.” – John C. Maxwell

58. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda

59. “Believe all the time that.. it’s going to be possible.” – Cristiano Ronaldo

60. “If you believe in yourself, anything is possible.” – Anonymous

61. “A world of possibilities awaits you. Keep turning the page.” – Oprah Winfrey

62. “We have more possibilities available in each moment than we realize.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

63. “You must find the place inside yourself where nothing is impossible.” – Deepak Chopra

65. “Life is a journey with almost limitless possibilities.” – Ken Poirot

66. “Behind me is infinite power, before me is endless possibility, around me is boundless opportunity.” – Mac Anderson

67. “Our thoughts and imaginations are the only real limits to our possibilities.” – Orison Swett Marden

68. “The greatest waste in the world is the difference between what we are and what we could become.” – Ben Herbster

69. “Within us is the unborn possibility of limitless experience. Ours is the privilege of giving birth to it!” – Ernest Holmes

70. “With God, all things are possible.” – Matthew 19:26

71. “All that is within the limits of possibility may and shall be accomplished.” – Jules Verne

72. “Our aspirations are our possibilities.” – Samuel Johnson

73. “We must learn to reawaken and keep ourselves awake, not by mechanical aid, but by an infinite expectation of the dawn.” – Henry David Thoreau

74. “Positivity = Possibility.” – Grant Cardone

75. “Anything is possible with the right mindset. If you believe in yourself and you sacrifice and dedicate, with the right help you can come back.” – Tyson Fury

76. “Strive for that greatness of spirit that measures life not by its disappointments but by its possibilities.” – W.E.B. Du Bois

77. “The big challenge is to become all that you have the possibility of becoming. You cannot believe what it does to the human spirit to maximize your human potential and stretch yourself to the limit.” – Jim Rohn

78. “When you hang out with whiners, pessimists, tweakers, bleakers, freakers-outers and life-is-so-unfairers, it’s an uphill climb to keep yourself in a positive headspace.  Stay away from people with tiny minds and tiny thoughts and start hanging out with people who see limitless possibility as the reality.” – Jen Sincero

79. “Trust yourself. Create the kind of self that you’ll be happy to live with all your life. Make the most of yourself by fanning the tiny, inner sparks of possibility into flames of achievement.” – Golda Meir

80. “When you believe in yourself you believe in possibility.” – Dr. Joe Dispenza

81. “If you can see it in your mind, you will hold it in your hand.” – Bob Proctor

There you have it, the very best quotes about possibilities. We hope they inspired you think and believe beyond what’s been possible for you until now. We hope they’ve encouraged you to open your mind to a future that is filled with endless possibilities.

And remember, most people would rather cling to the familiar than take a chance in possibility. But not you! Believe in yourself and in your possibilities.

Till you reach your aims,

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If you’re in need of a few words of encouragement or some helpful life goes on quotes, then this page is for you.

Life constantly throws curve balls. Setbacks and major challenges are a part of life. But sometimes, no matter how much we prepare ourselves for those obstacles, they still have the ability to devastate our lives and derail our best plans. And they do, especially for those who are slow to embrace their setbacks, and realize that life always goes on.

With that said, we know that the best way to get back on track and moving towards our better brighter futures quickly, is to keep looking forward, to stay optimistic, and to continually embrace the fact that life goes on. As such, we’ve pulled together this powerful list of Life Goes On quotes to help people stay inspired and hopeful for the promise of a better future.

So, if you are currently experiencing any setbacks in your life, or if things have been looking bleak lately, allow some of these Life Goes On quotes to convince you that your better future is just around the corner, because it is…..

Best Life Goes On Quotes

1. “In three words I can sum up everything I’ve learned about life: It goes on.” – Robert Frost

2. “Life is like the waves on the ocean, it keeps going.” – Anonymous

3. “If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, life will reward you with a new hello.” – Paulo Coelho

4. “Things change. Stuff happens. Life goes on.” – Elizabeth Scott

5. “Removing someone out of your life can hurt like a knife but sometimes, it may be the only way for you to survive.” – Mouloud Benzadi

6. “No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” – Maya Angelou

7. “To help yourself, you must be yourself. Be the best that you can be. When you make a mistake, learn from it, pick yourself up and move on.” – Dave Plezer

8. “Sometimes you’re flush and sometimes you’re bust, and when you’re up, it’s never as good as it seems, and when you’re down, you never think you’ll be up again, but life goes on.” – George Jung

9. “When you lose what you love, remember to stay strong. Look out the window and remember life goes on.” – Drew Chadwick

10. “I walk slowly, but I never walk backwards.” – Abraham Lincoln

11. “You can’t keep blaming somebody else for your dysfunction. Life is really about moving on.” – Oprah Winfrey

12. “Regardless of how it goes down, life goes on.” – Rick Ross

13. “Life is like riding a bicycle. To keep your balance, you must keep moving.” – Albert Einstein

14. “Remember, whether you choose to move on or stay stuck in the past, life goes on!” – Billy Cox   

15. “We can throw stones, complain about them, stumble on them, climb over them, or build with them.” – William Arthur Ward

16. “Mistakes do happen and life goes on.” – Sourav Ganuly

17. “Life goes by too quickly. So laugh, love, and try new things. Forgive, forget and don’t hold grudges.” – Anymous

18. “We take nothing away and we put nothing back, we pass by and we forget; And the sun is always punctual every day.” – Alberto Caeiro

19. “Life goes on, even when you think it can’t. Even when you don’t especially want it to.” – Jan Strand

20. “Life is an operation which is done in a forward direction. One lives toward the future, because to live consists inexorably in doing, in each individual life making itself.” – Jose Ortega Gasset

21. “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Seneca

22. “Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” – Herman Hesse

23. “Life goes on, but the scars remain.” – Lil Wayne

24. “It’s not what happens to you, but how you react to it that matters.” – Epictetus

25. “You carry on no matter what are the obstacles. You simply refuse to give up — and, when the going gets tough, you get tougher. And, you win.” – Vince Lombardi

26. “You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.” – Life Goes On Quote

27. “Keep moving forward.” – Walt Disney

28. “Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.” – Dalai Lama

29. “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” – Lao Tzu

30. “Life goes on if you’re one of the lucky ones.” – Judy Blume

31. “It’s hard to turn the page when you know someone won’t be in the next chapter, but the story must go on.” – Thomas Wilder

32. “This moment is but another chance to change your life. Cease brooding about the past, realize that life will go on, and go confidently in the direction of your dreams.” – Anonymous

33. “There is no passion to be found playing small — in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.” – Nelson Mandela

34. “Do something today for a better tomorrow.” – Anonymous

35. “ It’s never too late  to be who you might have been.” – George Eliot

36. “People change and things go wrong but just remember life goes on.” – Mac Miller

37. “God gave us rain to remind us that life will not always be sunny but it will keep going on.” – Anonymous

38. “If something does go wrong, here is my advice… keep calm and carry on.” – Maira Kalman

39. “I’ll be strong, I’ll be wrong, oh but life goes on. Oh, I’m just a girl, trying to find a place in this world.” – Taylor Swift

40. “There’s no time for regrets. You’ve just got to keep moving forward.” – Mike McCready

41. “Even though we have been hurt, we must find a way to get through it, life goes on whether we want it to or not. The world keeps turning no matter how bad we feel. This is why we have to learn how to bounce back and keep moving forward.” – Rashida Rowe

42. “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.

43. “You can’t have a better tomorrow if you are thinking about yesterday all the time.” – Charles Kettering

44. “Surrender to what is. Let go of what was. Have faith in what will be.” – Sonia Ricotti

45. “Everyday is the opportunity for a better tomorrow.” – Hugh Laurie

46. “Life goes on, and one should look ahead and not backward.” – Sonali Bendre

47. “If you’re not okay, that’s okay. It will happen sometimes. But you have to tell yourself that things will be better tomorrow. Eve if they’re not better tomorrow, keep telling yourself they will be. Because eventually, tomorrow will be better .” – Sam Miller

48. “Life is what happens to us while we are making other plans.” – Allen Saunders

49. “You can’t stop living just because it hurts. Life goes on and so should you!” – Anonymous

50. “Morning will come, it has no choice.” – Marty Rubin

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51. “It’s always darkest before the dawn. So hold on to hope and be strong because it doesn’t last forever this darkness.” – Astrid Alauda

52. “It is not what happens that determines the major part of your future. What happens, happens to us all. It is what you do about what happens that counts.” – Jim Rohn

53. “One thing always sure. Life goes on with you or without you, no matter how much you have seen.” – Lalita Tademy

54. “As life goes on, the more you allow any negativity to consume your thoughts, the less room you have for positivity to enter them.” – Demi Lovato

55. “We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Oprah Winfrey

56.  “Head up. Shoulders back. Tomorrow is a new day.” – Anonymous

57. “Nature knows no pause in progress and development, and attaches her curse on all inaction.” – Johan Wolfgang Von Goethe

58. “We cannot control the wind but we can adjust our sails.” – Anonymous

59. “With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

60. “Tomorrow the sun will rise on all your doubts.” – Marty Rubin

61. “Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny.” – Steve Maraboli

62. “Life isn’t about waiting around for things that happen tomorrow. It’s about what we do right now while were alive!” – Anonymous

63. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.” – E.E Cummings

64. “Whether you choose to move on from your struggles and enjoy life or waddle in your misery, life will continue.” – Germany Kent

65. “Life goes on. People move on, but God remains on your side.” – Gift Gugu Mona

66. “Accidents happen. Our bones shatter, our skin splits, our hearts break. We burn, we drown, we stay alive.” – Moïra Fowley-Doyle

67. “You cannot be truly humble, unless you truly believe that life can and will go on without you.” – Mokokoma Mokhonoana

68. “Empires collapse, civilizations disappear, health deteriorates, and bodies turn to ash, but life will always go on” – Mouloud Benzadi

69. “The biggest thing I’ve learned is to smash my own spiders and get on with my day. There will be another!” – Hoda Kotb

70. “In the end, we all become stories.” – Anonymous

71. “There’s always tomorrow and it always gets better.” – Ariana Grande

72. “If you fail today there is always tomorrow to try again. You always have that second chance tomorrow.” – Avina Celeste

73. “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can .” – Anonymous

74. “Life can only be understood backward, but it must be lived forwards.” – Soren Kierkegaard

75. “Mistakes happen and life goes on.” – Sourav Ganguly

76. “Sooner or later we’ve all got to let go of our past.” – Dan Brown

77. “Note to self: Nobody is worth stressing over. Move on, leave people behind and go find yourself. The world is your. Life goes on.” – Anonymous

78. “Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over.” – Guy Finley

79. “Accept yourself, love yourself, and keep moving forward. If you want to fly, you have to give up what weighs you down.” – Roy T. Bennett

80. “You can’t turn the clock back, so you have to look ahead.” – Mel Gibson

81. “The longer your life goes on, the more death you face.” – Patrick Swayze

82. “Trust the wait. Embrace the uncertainty. Enjoy the beauty of becoming. When nothing is certain, anything is possible.” – Anonymous

83. “Don’t forget you’re simply human. It’s okay to have a meltdown, just don’t unpack and live there. Cry it out and then refocus on where you are headed. Life goes on.” – Anonymous

84. “Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness.” – Steve Maraboli

85. “The beginning is always today.” – Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

86. “Life is about change. Sometimes it’s painful. Sometimes it’s beautiful. But most of the time, it’s both.” – Lana Lang

87. “As long as you’re still alive, you always have the chance to start again.” – Emily Acker

88. “Be strong, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it never rains forever.” – Anonymous

89. “Be strong, because things will get better. It might be stormy now, but it never rains forever.” – Anonymous

90. “Through every dark night, there’s a bright day after that, so no matter how hard it get, stick your chest out, keep your head up, and handle it.” – Tupac Shakur

91. “Life doesn’t stop for anybody.” – Kevin Hart

92. “Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” – Germany Kent

93 . “… of all things this was the saddest, that life goes on: if one leave’s one’s lover, life should stop for him, and if one disappears from the world, then the world should stop, too: and it never did. And that was the real reason for most people getting up in the morning: not because it would matter but because it wouldn’t.” – Truman Capote

94. “One day the world stopped without any warning, spring didn’t know how to wait, showed up not even a minute late.” – BTS

95. “Nothing is permanent. Not even the end of the world.” – Isaac Marion

96. “The sky is blue, the grass is green and life will go on.” – Aly Aubrey

97. “I will go anywhere as long as it is forward.” – David Livingston

98. “Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don’t resist them — that only creates sorrow. Let reality be reality. Let things flow naturally forward in whatever way they like.” – Lao Tzu

99. “There is nothing permanent except change.” – Heraclitus

100. “What the caterpillar calls the end of the world the master calls a butterfly.” – Richard Bach

Bonus Life Goes on Quote

Bonus: Here is our last and final Life Goes on Quote. We hope it will inspire you to shake off your past, and look forward to the promise of a better future:

 “Stop Acting As If Life Is A Rehearsal. Live This Day As If It Were Your Last. The Past Is Over And Gone. The Future Is Not Guaranteed.” – wayne dyer –

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50 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES FROM THE OBSTACLE IS THE WAY

Dream chasing is not for the faint of heart. Not only does it take massive courage to reach for the dreams and goals that many shrug off as impossible, but it also takes grit, tenacity, and an almost god-like will power to see things through. Indeed, success demands the overcoming of obstacles. And having and handful of powerful quotes to inspire you to keep moving forward against all odds is wise. As such, we’ve decided to publish the best The Obstacle Is The Way quotes to inspire you to succeed in the face of failure.

So, if you’re a fellow dreamer, or an aspiring high achiever, these inspiring words will keep you going strong. And if you’re ready to get started, let’s dive in.

50 Best Quotes From The Obstacle is The Way

1. “It’s okay to be discouraged. It’s not okay to quit. To know you want to quit but to plant your feet and keep inching closer until you take the impenetrable fortress you’ve decided to lay siege to in your own life—that’s persistence.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

2. “To argue, to complain, or worse, to just give up, these are choices. Choices that more often than not, do nothing to get us across the finish line.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

3. “Failure shows us the way—by showing us what isn’t the way.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

4. “You know what’s better than building things up in your imagination? Building things up in real life.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

5. “ Uncertainty and fear are relieved by authority. Training is authority. It’s a release valve.” – Ryan, Holiday The Obstacle is The Way

6. “Remember that this moment is not your life, it’s just a moment in your life.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

7. “He knew that to aim low meant to accept mediocre accomplishment. But a high aim, if things went right, create something extraordinary.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

8. “Like Earhart, Rommel knew from history that those who attack problems and life with the most initiative and energy usually win .” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

9. “We talk a lot about courage as a society, but we forget that at its most basic level it’s really just taking action—whether that’s approaching someone you’re intimated by or deciding to finally crack a book on a subject you need to learn.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

10. “Genius often really is just persistence in disguise.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

11. “It doesn’t matter whether this is the worst time to be alive or the best, whether you’re in a good job market or a bad one, or that the obstacle you face is intimidating or burdensome. What matters is that right now is right now.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

12. “It’s a huge step forward to realize that the worst thing to happen is never the event, but the event and losing your head.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

13. “Problems are rarely as bad as we think—or rather, they are precisely as bad as we think.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

14. “This is one thing all great men and women of history have in common. Like oxygen to a fire, obstacles became fuel for a blaze that was their ambition. Nothing could stop them, they were (and continue to be) impossible to discourage or contain. Every impediment only served to make the inferno within them burn with greater ferocity.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

15. “We blame our bosses, the economy, our politicians, other people, or we write ourselves off as failures or our goals as impossible. When really only one thing is at fault: our attitude and approach .” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

16. “The most harmful dragon we chase is the one that makes us think we can change things that are simply not ours to change.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

17. “It’s supposed to be hard. Your first attempts aren’t going to work. It’s going to take a lot out of you- but energy is an asset we can always find more of. It’s a renewable resource. Stop looking for an epiphany, and start looking for weak points. Stop looking for angels, and start looking for angels. There are options. Settle in for the long haul and then try each and every possibility, and you’ll get there.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

18. “You’ll have far better luck toughening yourself up, than you ever will trying to take the teeth out of a world that is, at best, indifferent to your existence” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

19. “The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

20. “Think progress, not perfection.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

21. “Today most of our obstacles are internal, not external.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

22. “Like any good school, learning from failure isn’t free. The tuition is paid in discomfort or loss and having to start over.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

23. “The good thing about true perseverance is that it can’t be stopped by anything besides death.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

24. “Each time, you’ll learn something. Each time, you’ll develop strength, wisdom, and perspective. Each time, a little more of the competition falls away. Until all that is left is you: the best version of you.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

25. “Where the head goes, the body follows. Perception precedes action. Right action follows the right perspective.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

26. “The one way to guarantee we don’t benefit from failure—to ensure it is a bad thing – is to not learn from it.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

27. “Bad companies are destroyed by crisis. Good companies survive them. Great companies are improved by them.” – Andy Grove, The Obstacle is The Way

28. “Persist in your efforts. Resist giving in to distraction, discouragement, or disorder.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

29. “Failure puts you in corners you have to think your way out of. It is a source of breakthroughs.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

30. “The things that hurt, instruct.” – Benjamin Franklin , The Obstacle is The Way

31. “If you think it is simply enough to take advantage of the opportunities that arise in your life, you will fall short of greatness. Anyone sentient can do that. What you must do is learn how to press forward precisely when everyone around you sees disaster.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

32. “ True will is quiet humility, resilience , and flexibility; the other kind of will is weakness disguised as bluster and ambition. See which lasts longer under the hardest of circumstances.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

33. “Wherever we are, whatever we’re doing and wherever we are going, we owe it to ourselves, to our art, to the world to do it well. That’s our primary duty. And our obligation.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

34. “There is no good or bad without us, there is only perception. There is the event itself and the story we tell ourselves about what it means.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

35. “We forget: In life, it doesn’t matter what happens to you or where you came from. It matters what you do with what happens and what you’ve been given.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

36. “Failure really can be an asset if what you’re trying to do is improve, learn, or do something new.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

37. “No one said you can’t ever cry. Forget ‘manliness.’ If you need to take a moment, by all means, go ahead. Real strength lies in the control or, as Nassim Taleb put it, the domestication of one’s emotions, not in pretending they don’t exist.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

38. “If an emotion can’t change the condition or the situation you’re dealing with, it is likely an unhelpful emotion. Or, quite possibly, a destructive one. But it’s what I feel. Right, no one said anything about not feeling it.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

39. “Death doesn’t make life pointless, but rather purposeful.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

40. “Blessings and burdens are not mutually exclusive.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

41. “How we interpret the events in our lives, our perspective, is the framework for our forthcoming response—whether there will even be one or whether we’ll just lie there and take it.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

42. “First, see clearly. Next, act correctly. Finally, endure and accept the world as it is.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

43. “An entrepreneur is someone with faith in their ability to make something where there was nothing before. To them, the idea that no one has ever done this or that is a good thing.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

44. “The obstacle in the path becomes the path. Never forget, within every obstacle is an opportunity to improve our condition.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

45. “Our actions may be impeded . . . but there can be no impeding our intentions or dispositions. Because we can accommodate and adapt. The mind adapts and converts to its own purposes the obstacle to our acting.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

46. “Choose not to be harmed—and you won’t feel harmed. Don’t feel harmed—and you haven’t been.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

47. “There are far more failures in the world due to a collapse of will than there will ever be from objectively conclusive external events.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

48. “You will come across obstacles in life—fair and unfair. And you will discover, time and time again, that what matters most is not what these obstacles are but how we see them, how we react to them, and whether we keep our composure” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

49. “Our perceptions determine, to an incredibly large degree, what we are and are not capable of. In many ways, they determine reality itself. When we believe in the obstacle more than in the goal, which will inevitably triumph?” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

50. “We decide what story to tell ourselves. Or whether we will tell one at all.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

Bonus Obstacle is The Way Quote

“Focus on the moment, not the monsters that may or may not be up ahead.” – Ryan Holiday, The Obstacle is The Way

Related: Best Stoic Quotes

There you have it friend, 50 of the best quotes from The Obstacle is The Way . Study these remarkable quotes, and then put them into action in your daily life. Certainly the few gems we shared on this page should be enough to at least get you started on smashing through some of those daily obstacles we all face in life.

Lastly, if there is one book we would recommend to all entrepreneurs, artists, athletes, or even big dreamers who find themselves deep into the fire and fury that inevitably follows such pursuits, it would be the book we derived these great quotes from, The Obstacle Is The Way . It definitely is a book every dreamer and achiever should have in their library.

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With that being said, we hope you enjoyed these encouraging quotes. Now get out there and start leveraging this wisdom to turn your toughest trials into your greatest triumphs.

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100+ EARL NIGHTINGALE QUOTES TO HELP YOU SUCCEED IN THE WORLD TODAY

Earl Nightingale was a highly influential personality who came to fame in the 20th century. He retired early by the age of 35, pioneered one of the first audio-recordings in the success and self-development industry, and eventually published one the most well thought-out and masterfully narrated success guides ever created. Having discovered the secret to success , and then generously sharing that secret with the rest of the world, his contribution to modern society is for all intents and purposes, unmatched. As such, we aim to ensure his legacy and sage advice continues to change peoples lives. Which is why, we’ve decided to publish this collection of the very best Earl Nightingale quotes from a variety of his best works.

“Earl Nightingale Has Inspired More People Toward Success And Fortune Than Any Other Motivational Speaker On The Planet.” – zig ziglar –

So, if you’re ready to learn from the wise words of one of the world’s most prominent scholars on the subject of success, and learn the very secret to success while you’re at it, then let’s dive into these quotes:

BEST EARL NIGHTINGALE QUOTES

1. “Every one of us is the sum total of his own thoughts.” – Earl Nightingale

2. “People are where they are because that is exactly where they really want to be whether they will admit that or not.” – Earl Nightingale

3. “Your world is a living expression of how you are using and have used your mind.” – Earl Nightingale

4. “Whatever we plant in our subconscious mind and nourish with repetition and emotion will one day become reality.” – Earl Nightingale

5. “When you judge others, you do not define them, you define yourself” – Earl Nightingale

6. “Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” – Earl Nightingale

7. “ Our attitude toward life determines life’s attitude towards us.” – Earl Nightingale

8. “It is not what happens to you in life that makes the difference. It is how you react to each circumstance you encounter that determines the result.” – Earl Nightingale

9. “Wherever there is danger, there lurks opportunity; wherever there is opportunity, there lurks danger. The two are inseparable.” – Earl Nightingale

10. “The strangest secret in the world is that you become what you think about.” – Earl Nightingale

Earl Nightingale Quotes on Success

This next batch of quotes is some of Earl’s wisest words on the topic of finding and achieving success. No doubt, all of his advice can be attributed to success, but this next handful of quotes are the most poignant.

With that said, if you’re here in search of success insights then these Earl Nightingale quotes on success will do the trick. Enjoy.

11. “People with goals succeed because they know where they are going.” – Earl Nightingale

12. “Whatever the majority of people are doing, under any given circumstance, if you’ll do the exact opposite, you will probably never make another mistake as long as you live.” – Earl Nightingale

13. “We are all self-made, but only the successful will admit it.” – Earl Nightingale

14. “Success is the progressive realization of a worthy goal or ideal.” – Earl Nightingale

15. “Success is not the result of making money; making money is the result of success… and success is in direct proportion to our service.” – Earl Nightingale

16. “A success is anyone who is doing deliberately a worthy predetermined job, because that’s what he decided to do deliberately.” – Earl Nightingale

17. “There is no success without suffering. I think that the word ‘suffering’ was meant to mean tremendous effort and direction.” – Earl Nightingale

18. “Successful people form the habit of doing what failures don’t like to do. They like the results they get by doing what they don’t necessarily enjoy.” – Earl Nightingale

19. “Men credited with all kinds of ability, talent, brains and know how, including the ability to see into the future, frequently have nothing more than the courage to keep everlastingly at what they set out to do. They have that one great quality that is worth more than all the rest put together. They simply will not give up! When a man makes up his mind to do something then it’s only a matter of time. Staying with time takes bulldog persistence. This seems to be the entrance examination to success – lasting success — of any kind!” – Earl Nightingale

20. “We tend to live up to our expectations.” – Earl Nightingale

21. “Your success will always be measured by the quality and quantity of service you render.” – Earl Nightingale

22. “ Successful people are not without problems. They’re simply people who’ve learned to solve their problems.” – Earl Nightingale

23. “Most people tiptoe through life, hoping to make it safely to death.” – Earl Nightingale

24. “A success is the school teacher who is teaching because that’s what she wants to do.” – Earl Nightingale

25. “The only person who succeeds is the person who is progressively realizing a worthy ideal.” – Earl Nightingale

26. “All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination.” – Earl Nightingale

27. “Don’t let the fear of the time it will take to accomplish something stand in the way of your doing it. The time will pass anyway; we might just as well put that passing time to the best possible use.” – Earl Nightingale

28. “A person who does not read is no better than one cannot read.” – Earl Nightingale

29. “Any person who contributes to prosperity must prosper in turn.” – Earl Nightingale

30. “A great attitude is not the result of success; Success is the result of a great attitude.” – Earl Nightingale

31. “If the grass is greener on the other side it’s probably getting better care.” – Earl Nightingale

32. “Each of us creates his or her own life largely by our attitude.” – Earl Nightingale

33. “One extra hour of study per day and you’ll be a national expert in five years or less.” – Earl Nightingale

34. “If you don’t have a good model for success, just look at what everybody else is doing and do the opposite.” – Earl Nightingale

35. “Our environment, the world in which we live and work, is a mirror of our attitudes and expectations.” – Earl Nightingale

36. “Plant your goal in your mind. It’s the most important decision you’ll ever make in your entire life.” – Earl Nightingale

37. “The more intensely we feel about an idea or a goal, the more assuredly the idea, buried deep in our subconscious, will direct us along the path to its fulfillment.” – Earl Nightingale

38. “We must radiate success before it will come to us. We must first become mentally, from an attitude standpoint, the people we wish to become.” – Earl Nightingale

39. “Just one great idea can completely revolutionize your work and, as a result, your life.”

40. “You must radiate success before it will come to you.” – Earl Nightingale

Inspiring Earl Nightingale Quotes

If you’ve never read or listened to any of Earl Nightingales books or audio books, we highly recommend the investment. Quotes are a great starting place to get you accustomed to his line of thinking, but you’ll get the most out of his teachings by studying his material thoroughly.

With that said, here are some of the most inspiring Earl Nightingale quotes we collected during our study. Enjoy.

41. “A person’s discontent can be said to be measured by the distance between what he has and what he wants.” – Earl Nightingale

42. “We will receive not what we idly wish for, but what we justly earn. Our rewards will always be in exact proportion to our service.” – Earl Nightingale

43. “You are now and you do become, what you think about.” – Earl Nightingale

44. “Perseverance is another word for faith!” – Earl Nightingale

45. “Act the part of the successful person whom you’ve decided to become.” – Earl Nightingale

46. “We all walk in the dark and each of us must learn to turn on his or her own light.” – Earl Nightingale

47. “A bad attitude is like a flat tire. You can’t go anywhere till you change it.” – Earl Nightingale

48. “The key that unlocks energy is ”Desire’.’ It’s also the key to a long and interesting life. If we expect to create any drive, any real force within ourselves, we have to get excited.” – Earl Nightingale

49. “Creativity is an expression of our enthusiasm.” – Earl Nightingale

50. “Everything begins with an idea.” – Earl Nightingale

51 . “Work never killed anyone. It’s worry that does the damage. And the worry would disappear if we’d just settle down and do the work.” – Earl Nightingale

52. “Problems are challenges to creative minds. Without problems, there would be little reason to think at all.” – Earl Nightingale

53. “The biggest mistake that you can make is to believe that you are working for somebody else.” – Earl Nightingale

54. “Learn to enjoy every minute of your life. Be happy now.” – Earl Nightingale

55. “Your problem is to bridge the gap which exists between where you are now and the goal you intend to reach .” – Earl Nightingale

56. “You’ll find boredom where there is the absence of a good idea.” – Earl Nightingale

57. “There is a time when one must decide either to risk everything to fulfill one’s dreams or sit for the rest of one’s life in the backyard.” – Earl Nightingale

58. “Don’t concern yourself with the money. Be of service … build … work … dream … create! Do this and you’ll find there is no limit to the prosperity and abundance that will come to you.” – Earl Nightingale

59. “Do each day all that can be done that day. You don’t need to overwork or to rush blindly into your work trying to do the greatest possible number of things in the shortest possible time.” – Earl Nightingale

60. “What’s going on in the inside shows on the outside.” – Earl Nightingale

Earl Nightingale Quotes from The Greatest Discovery

Earl Nightingale’s first published book was ‘The Greatest Discovery’ which won him the Napoleon Hill Gold Medal for Literary Excellence. [1] As such, this next batch consists of some of the best Earl Nightingale quotes from his book ‘The Greatest Discovery’. We hope you enjoy this rare collection of inspiring quotes.

If you want to learn more about Earl Nightingale before you dive into this next batch of quotes, this is a terrific place to start here: Who His Earl Nightingale?

61. “The best is never the most popular.” – Earl Nightingale

62. “Using our intuition along with our intelligence as a guide, can be the best way to produce super ideas.” – Earl Nightingale

63. “Planting a problem or question deep in the subconscious by first turning it every which way during an in-depth conscious attempt to solve it, usually results in the answer eventually appearing completely unbidden in our consciousness.” – Earl Nightingale

64. “When can think better, more profitably, and serve more people through ideas than we can ever do physically.” – Earl Nightingale

65. “The ideas we hold should be in concert with our goals, if our goals are to be successfully achieved.” – Earl Nightingale

66. “An idea is the bringing together of known increments to provide a new result.” – Earl Nightingale

67. “Service, we are here to serve each other. And every one of us does who receives anything back in the way of return. Those who do not serve, do not receive anything.” – Earl Nightingale

68. “The greatest thing in the world is the opportunity to be of service to others.” – Earl Nightingale

69. “Attitude comes very close to being everything about success or failure.” – Earl Nightingale

70. “There’s a place for every person who will persevere .” – Earl Nightingale

71. “My habit of muttering to myself, “Stay with it!” had paid off, just as it always does.” – Earl Nightingale

72. “It’s staying with it that separates the winners from the losers.” – Earl Nightingale

73. “A person can have a great education, but if he also has a poor attitude, he will almost certainly fail.” – Earl Nightingale

74. “We are what we repeatedly do, but what we do is a matter of choice.” – Earl Nightingale

75. “We become successful to the extent of our true desires and determination, and we do so by building on our strong points; our forte.” – Earl Nightingale

The Strangest Secret Quotes by Earl Nightingale

Earl Nightingale’s claim to fame and lasting legacy was his creation of the audiobook ‘The Strangest Secret’. We’ve provided a few quotes from this masterpiece in earlier sections; however, this batch focuses on the very Strangest Secret quotes by Earl Nightingale.

76. “Books are filled with ideas, and ideas spur us into action.” – Earl Nightingale

77. “I can determine what I think about, therefore I can determine what I become and what I have.” – Earl Nightingale

78. “Our minds are the gyrocompasses of our lives, we can only go were they direct us, and we are in charge of our minds.” – Earl Nightingale

79. “You will do more good for the rest of the human race enthusiastically going full bore after the things you want, than in any other way, because the only way you can get the things you want is by providing service to others — and the more intense and enthusiastic you are about it, the better will be your service. It’s the way the free-market private enterprise American system works.” – Earl Nightingale

80. “The universal key to success simply put is this… as you think , so shall you become.” – Earl Nightingale

81. “You’ll do best at what you most want to do in the pursuit of your personal goals, in so doing, you’ll provide the maximum service to those you need to help you.” – Earl Nightingale

82. “Ideas are the most important things on earth, and each of us has his or her our own idea factory — it comes as standard equipment at birth.” – Earl Nightingale

83. “Don’t ever say, I’d like to get to the point where I can start taking things easy.” – Earl Nightingale

84. “Our rewards, all the years of our lives, will be in proportion to our service. We are here, we live, in order to serve one another.” – Earl Nightingale

85. “Without ideas, we’d still be sitting in the trees grooming one another.” – Earl Nightingale

86. “There are no guarantees. Don’t confuse opportunity with guarantee.” – Earl Nightingale

87. “It’s best you get rid of that terrible word “security” now, once and for all, there’s no such thing as security as long as you’re alive. Dead you’re secure. Unborn you’re secure. If you’re alive, you’re the very epitome of insecurity.” – Earl Nightingale

88. “People will make you rich, or keep you broke, depending on the way you serve them. You should make up your mind at the outset if you are planning to become a successful entrepreneur , that you are going to make people outside the organization and inside the organization your special concern.” – Earl Nightingale

89. “You can’t lose money on a customer if you treat him or her the way they should be treated.” – Earl Nightingale

90. “Luck is when preparedness meets opportunity.” – Earl Nightingale

91. “The successful person does things. The unsuccessful person has done things done to him or her.” – Earl Nightingale

92. “Life should be an exciting adventure. It should never be a bore. A man should live fully , be alive. He should be glad to get out of bed in the morning. He should be doing a job that he likes to do because he does it well.” – Earl Nightingale

93. “Your success will always be measured by the quality and quantity of service you render.” – Earl Nightingale

94. “There is no fragment of this freedom of ours, that can’t be turned into the success we seek.” – Earl Nightingale

95. “There are no jobs so humble, that they do not have lurking within them the opportunity for greatness and all the success we could possibly want, but it takes that expectant attitude to see it.” – Earl Nightingale

96. “More than any other factor perhaps, the unsuccessful person can usually be identified with a group.” – Earl Nightingale

97. “The person who succeeds in America is the person who sets his or her own wages, goals, and lifestyle.” – Earl Nightingale

98. “The American people can become whatever it is they want to become – the trouble is, they seldom make that decision.” – Earl Nightingale

99. “The opposite of courage in our society is not cowardice… it is conformity.”

100. “The unsuccessful person sowing little , reaps little.” – Earl Nightingale

101. “The law is, that our financial return will be in direct proportion to our service.” – Earl Nightingale

102. “If you believe you can enrich yourself by deluding others, you can end only by deluding yourself.” – Earl Nightingale

103. “ Money is the harvest of our production.” – Earl Nightingale

104. “No man can get rich himself unless he enriches others.” – Earl Nightingale

105. “The greatest journey is the journey of the mind.” – Earl Nightingale

Bonus Earl Nightingale Quote

Bonus: Here’s our last and final Earl Nightingale quote. It’s been said in one of the earlier quotes in a different way. But, it’s being rehashed here because we believe it’s one of his best, and it’s the one you’ll stand to gain the most from. So, if you take any quote from this page to run with, this is the one to take, Enjoy.

“We Become What We Think About Most Of The Time, And That’s The Strangest Secret.” – earl nightingale –

There you have it, the most comprehensive collection of Earl Nightingale quotes on the web. We hope the wisdom found in his words inspires you to learn more about this inspiring human.

But most importantly, we hope his quotes will eventually lead to your own serious study of his time-tested philosophy of success.

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75 INSPIRATIONAL QUOTES ABOUT RESPECT

Respect is a fundamental human need. We all crave respect and admiration from others, and we all have a deep need for self-respect as well. As Maya Angelou once put it, “I think it’s important to respect yourself because if you don’t then nobody else is going to respect you.”

Thus, both having and giving respect is essential to a happy and fulfilling life. It’s the foundation of a healthy self-esteem, a positive self-image, and our ability to give respect to others. Respect is an important part of life, and it’s critical to earn if one is striving for more success and influence in their lives.

So, if you’re looking for a little bit of inspiration and some of the best sayings and quotes about respect, you’ll find both here:

BEST QUOTES ABOUT RESPECT

1. “Respect is earned by action alone, not self-graticulation.” – Paul Combs

2. “Self-respect knows no considerations.” – Mahatma Gandhi

3. “You can’t force someone to respect you, but you can refuse to be disrespected.” – Barb Schmidt

4. “As we grow as unique persons, we learn to respect the uniqueness of others.” – Robert Schuller

5. “I speak to everyone in the same way, whether he is the garbage man or the president of the university.” – Albert Einstein

6. “Do not tolerate disrespect, not even from yourself.” – Unknown

7. “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will spend its whole life believing that it is stupid.” – Albert Einstein

8. “You should never be surprised when someone treats you with respect, you should expect it.” – Sarah Dessen

9. “Self respect is the fruit of discipline ; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself. ” – Abraham Heschel 

10. “Self-respect is the cornerstone of all virtue.” – John Herschell

11. “Respect is a two-way street, if you want to get it, you’ve got to give it.” – R.G. Risch

12. “If you have some respect for people as they are, you can be more effective in helping them to become better than they are.” – John W. Gardner

13. “Blood, sweat and respect. First two you give, last one you earn.” – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson

14. “Never respect men merely for their riches, but rather for their philanthropy; we do not value the sun for its height, but for its use.” – Gamaliel Bailey

15. “When we show our respect for other living things, they respond with respect for us.” – Arapaho proverb

16. “Respect other people’s feelings. It might mean nothing to you, but it could mean everything to them.” – Roy T. Bennett

17. “I’m not concerned with your liking or disliking me. All I ask is that you respect me as a human being.” – Jackie Robinson

18. “One of the most sincere forms of respect is actually listening to what another has to say.” – Bryant H. McGill

19. “How people treat you with their karma. How you react is yours.” – Wayne W. Dyer

20. “I cannot conceive of a greater loss than the loss of one’s self-respect.” – Mahatma Gandhi

21. “There is no respect for others without humility in one’s self.” – Henri Amiel

22. “Be you. The world will adjust.” – Barry Popik

23. “Love yourself enough to surround yourself with people who respect you.” –  Anonymous

24. “Life is short, and we should respect every moment of it.” – Orhan Pamuk

25. “A human being is not to be handled as a tool but is to be respected and revered.” – Felix Adler

26. “When you practice gratefulness, there is a sense of respect toward others.” – Dalai Lama

27. “The right to be respected is won by respecting others.” – Vasyl Sukhomlynsky

28. “Always respect another’s opinion and another’s point of view.” – Sri Sathya Sai Baba

29. “Responsibility and respect for others and their religious beliefs are also part of freedom.” – Horst Koehler

30. “If we desire respect for the law, we must first make the law respectable.” – Louis D. Brandeis

31. “One of the surprising things in this world is the respect a worthless man has for himself.” E. W. Howe

32. “Have a big enough heart to love unconditionally, and a broad enough mind to embrace the differences that make each of us unique.” – D.B. Harrop

33. “To fall in love with yourself is the first secret to happiness. ” – Robert Moley

34. “You are imperfect, permanently and inevitably flawed. And you are beautiful.” – Amy Bloom

35. “The fact that someone else loves you doesn’t rescue you from the project of loving yourself.” – Sahaj Kohli

36. “Respect for ourselves guides our morals, respect for others guides our manners.” – Laurence Sterne

37. “Respect yourself enough to walk away from anything that no longer serves you, grows you or makes you happy.” – Robert Tew

38. “Everyone’s a STAR and deserves the right to twinkle.” – Marilyn Monroe

39 “Respect is how to treat everyone.” – Richard Branson

40. “Knowledge will give you power, but character respect.” – Bruce Lee

41. “Respect is as important as love in a relationship!” – Anonymous

42. “Life is too short to waste your time on people who don’t respect, appreciate, and value you.” – Roy T. Bennett

43. “Respect yourself and others will respect you.” – Confucius

44.   “I am who I am. That’s why my friends and peers respect and appreciate me.” – Kevin Hart

45. “The idea of respect is more than just being polite.” – Bruce Glassman

46. “Little people are indifferent. Superior people are caring.” – Maxima Lagac’e

47. “I can be hurt only by people I respect.” – Mary Balogh

48. “I must respect the opinions of others even if I disagree with them.” – Herbert H. Lehman

49. “Respect was invented to cover the empty place where love should be.” – Leo Tolstoy

50. “Everyone should be respected as an individual, but no one is idolized.” – Albert Einstein

51. “Respect is earned. Honesty is appreciated. Trust is gained. Loyalty is returned.” – Ed Mylett

52. “Show up early, treat people with respect and perform at the highest levels till the world can’t deny you.” – Grant Cardone

53. “Our lives are a work of art. Plant seeds of love and respect and reap a harvest of prosperity and peace.” – Joan Pillen

54. “We can’t expect to be respected if we can’t respect ourselves.” – Derrick Jackson

55. “Don’t worry what others think of you, be confident and straightforward with decency and others will respect you.” – Lori Greiner

56. “Respect is earned, not demanded.” – Stacy Halls

57. “The respect you give others is a dramatic reflection of the respect you give yourself.” – Robin Sharma

58. “The only authority I respect is the one that causes butterflies to fly south in the fall and north in the springtime.” – Tony Robbins

59. “In many ways, effective communication begins with mutual respect, communication that inspires, encourages others to be their best.” – Zig Ziglar

60. “My company survives because I’ve learned to respect the ideas of people younger than me and recognize when my wisdom is obsolete.” – Robert Kiyosaki

61. “To undermine a man’s self-respect is a sin.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

62. “Service to many leads to greatness, great respect, great satisfaction.” – Jim Rohn

63. “No matter how they’re treating you there is one way to not only their respect, but turn the tables. Excellence.” – David Goggins

64. “The more that you treat your troops with respect, the more they’re going to respect you.” – Jocko Willink

65. “The highest form of self love and self respect is being fit.” – Bedros Keuilian

66. “People don’t have to like you, they have to respect you.” – Kevin O’Leary

67. “The more you respect yourself, the less disrespect you’ll put up with from others.” – Mel Robbins

68. “When people do not respect us we are sharply offended; yet in his private heart no man much respects himself.” – Mark Twain

69. “Reject rejection! If someone says no, just say NEXT.” – Jack Canfield

70. “Don’t ask for respect. Earn it.” – Robin Sharma

71. “People really do respect those who are willing to speak their truth.” – Wayne Dyer

72. “I don’t want to be liked, I want to be respected. Because if you like me you can throw me away too quick. If you respect me, you may not even like what I was wearing, but you’ll say, “I respect that.” – Ray Lewis

73. “We should respect all people.” – Helen Keller

74. “We do not covet anything from any nation expect for their respect.” – Winston Churchill

75. “You must find the courage to leave the table if respect is no longer being served.” – Mel Robbins

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Bonus Quote on Respect

Bonus: Here’s one last and final respect quote. We think it holds the key to a better life and a better world. Enjoy:

“Respect Is One Of The Greatest Expressions Of Love.” – miguel angel ruiz –

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100 HARD HITTING QUOTES ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, AND SUCCESS

Life is too short, too precious to waste even a one single minute on meaningless words. Nobody has time for the unnecessary, and it’s for this very reason that we love hard hitting quotes. You know, the kind of quotes that don’t pull any punches. The type of quotes that tell you exactly what you need to hear when you need to hear it. The one’s that truly speak to your core.

In fact, we love quotes that hit hard so much, that we’ve pulled together this best of the best list from the vast collection of quotes that we’ve been publishing over the past 7 years. So, if you’re looking for some powerful hard hitting quotes, then you’ll enjoy this list.

BEST HARD HITTING QUOTES

1. “If you always do what you’ve done, you’ll always get what you’ve got.” – Henry Ford

2. “Change your thoughts and you can change your world.” – Norman Vincent Peale

3. “Many times life will hit you hard, knock you down, and hurt you. Persevere, Never Give Up, and do your best to get up and Keep Going.” – John Cena

4. “We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are.” – Oprah Winfrey

5. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln

6. “Life will hit you hard in the face, wait for you to get back up just so it can kick you in the stomach. But getting the wind knocked out of you is the only way to remind your lungs how much they like the stats of air.” – Sarah Kay

7. “Normality is a paved road: it’s comfortable to walk but no flowers grow.” – Vincent Van Gogh

8. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.”  –  Helen Keller

9. “Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” – William James

10. “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.” – Frederick Douglass

11. “Not in doing what you like, but in liking what you do is the secret of happiness.” – J.M. Barrie

12. “Don’t wast your time in anger, regrets, worries, and grudges. Life is too short to be unhappy.” – Roy T. Bennett

13. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams .” – Eleanor Roosevelt

14. “There are only two great tragedies in life: one is not getting what you want and the other is getting it.” – Oscar Wilde

15. “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.” – Rocky Balboa

16. “Don’t think money does everything or you are going to end up doing everything for money.” Voltaire

17. “A discipline mind leads to happiness, and an undisciplined mind leads to suffering.” – Dalai Lama

18.  “The two most important days of your life are the day that you’re born and the day that you find out why.” – Mark Twain

19. “All life is an experiment. The more experiments you make, the better.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

20.  “When you cease to dream you cease to live.” – Malcom Forbes

21. “Diligence is the mother of good fortune, and the goal of good intention was never reached through its opposite, laziness.” – Miguel de Cervantes

22. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – James Dean

23. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” – Paulo Coelho

24. “Inside of a ring or out, ain’t nothing wrong with going down. It’s staying down that’s wrong.” – Muhammad Ali

25. “No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still ahead of everyone else who isn’t trying.” – Tony Robbins

Hard Hitting Quotes on Love

26. “Never love anyone who treats you like you’re ordinary.” – Oscar Wilde

27. “Love is like the wind, you can’t see it but you can feel it.” – Nicholas Sparks

28. “Love is not what you say, love is what you do.” – Anonymous

29. “New beginnings are often disguised as painful endings.” – Lao Tzu

30. “You can’t go back and change the beginning. But you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis

31. “Love has nothing to do what what you are expecting to get — only with what you are expecting to give — which is everything.” – Katherine Hepburn

32. “A friend is someone who knows all about you and still loves you.” – Elbert Hubbard

33. “Relationships end too soon because people stop putting in the same effort to keep you, as they did to win you.” – Anonymous

34. “Expectations are resentments waiting to happen.” – Brene Brown

35. “Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.” – Aristotle

36. “Have enough courage to trust love one more time and always one more time.” – Maya Angelou

37 . “The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just have to find the ones worth suffering for.” – Bob Marley

38. “You’ve got to be in a bad relationship to really understand what a great one is.” – Steve Harvey

39. “The best and most beautiful things in this world cannot be seen or even heard — they must be felt with the heart.” – Helen Keller

40. “Do what you did in the beginning of a relationship and there won’t be an end.” – Tony Robbins

41. “True love is like ghosts, which everyone talks about and few have seen.” – Francois de La Rochefoucauld

42. “The supreme happiness of life consists in the conviction that one is loved.” – Victor Hugo

43. “No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” – Charles Dickens

44. “What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do.” – Timothy Ferriss

45. “True love stories never have endings.” – Richard Bach

46.  “If we really want to love we must learn how to forgive.” – Mother Teresa

47 . “The love we give away is the only love we keep.” – Elbert Hubbard

48. “Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” – Rumi

49. “When we are in love we seem to ourselves quite different from what we were before.” – Blaise Pascal

50. “When love is real, it finds a way.” – Avatar Roku

Hard Hitting Quotes on Success

51. “Be obsessed or be average.”  –  Grant Cardone

52. “There is no substitute for hard work.” – Thomas Edison

53. “Tell me who your heroes are and I’ll tell you who you’ll turn out to be.” – Warren Buffett

54. “Failure shows us the way — by showing us what isn’t the way.” – Ryan Holiday

55. “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.” – Eric Thomas

56. “Become a millionaire not for the million dollars, but for what it will make of you to achieve it.” – Jim Rohn

57. “One has to remember that every failure can be a stepping stone to something better.” – Colonel Sanders

58. “Success usually comes to those who are too busy to be looking for it.” – Henry David Thoreau

59. “Winners embrace hard work.  They love the discipline of it, the trade-off they’re making to win.  Losers, on the other hand, see it as a punishment.  And that’s the difference.” –  Lou Holtz

60. “If you avoid failure, you also avoid success.” – Robert Kiyosaki

61. “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.”  –  Benjamin Franklin

62. “Where success is concerned, people are not measured in inches, or pounds, or college degrees, or family background: they are measured by the size of their thinking.”  –  David J. Schwartz

63. “Average people have wishes and hopes. Successful people have goals .”  –  Anonymous

64 . “God doesn’t require that you succeed, he only requires that you try.” – Mother Teresa

65. “Tell me how you use your spare time, and how you spend your money, and I will tell you where and what you will be in ten years from now.” – Napoleon Hill

66. “Success is when reality catches up to your imagination.” – Simon Sinek

67. “Don’t mistake activity with achievement .” – John Wooden

68. “It does not matter how slowly you go, so long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

69. “Obsessed is a word often used by the lazy to describe the dedicated.” – Tai Lopez

70. “The key to success is failure.” – Michael Jordan

71 “Faith will get you to a point. Luck will get you to a point. But to achieve the kind of success you dream about, you need to work. There are no shortcuts, you can’t cheat life, just get to work and don’t stop until you reach your highest potential .” – Denzel Washington

72. “Ambition is the first step to success. The second step is action.” – Mel Robbins

73. “The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill

74. “Show me a person who has never made a mistake and I’ll show you someone who has never achieved much.” – Joan Collins

75. “We are all self-made, but only the successful will admit it.”  –  Earl Nightingale

76. “Life is hard, money doesn’t care, your tears don’t add value.” – Kevin O’Leary

77. “Nobody ever changed the world by doing what everyone else was doing.” – Mark Cuban

78. “Being broke is temporary but poverty of the mind is permanent.” – Daymond John

79. “The difference between successful people and others is how long they feel sorry for themselves.” – Barbara Corcoran

80. “It is not the strong or the weak that will survive — it is the resilient.” – Robert Herjavec

81. “The greatest accomplishment in life isn’t what you’re paid, it’s who you become.” – Lori Greiner

82. “You are never powerful in life until you are powerful over your money.” – Suze Orman

83. “You always get what you tolerate. If you tolerate  mediocrity , then that’s what you’ll get.” – Bedros Keuilian

84. “Poverty is not something that is lacking out there, poverty is always something that is lacking inside.” – Myron Golden

85. “Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan “press on” has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” – Calvin Coolidge

86. “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” – Zig Ziglar

87. “Your ambition is predicated on your action, not your words.” – Gary Vaynerchuk

88. “No one is going to come help you. No one’s coming to save you.” – David Goggins

89. “Being realistic is the most commonly traveled road to mediocrity.” – Will Smith

90. “Every noble work is at first impossible.” – Thomas Carlyle

91. “If you really look closely, most overnight successes took a long time.”   –   Steve Jobs

92. “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.”  –  Vince Lombardi

93. “You are not given a dream, unless you have the capacity to fulfill it.” – Jack Canfield

94.  “Keep away from those who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the rally great make you believe that you too can be great.” – Mark Twain

95. “It’s not about money or connections — It’s the willingness to outwork and outlearn everyone when it comes to your business. And if it fails, you learn from what happened and do a better job next time.” – Mark Cuban

96. “He who would accomplish little must sacrifice little; he who would achieve much must sacrifice much.” –  James Allen

97. “Poor people stop learning as soon as they get out of school. Rich people continue their education long after they graduate.” – Myron Golden

98. “The world rewards results. Period.” – Andy Frisella

99. “Average is the enemy.” – Bedros Keuilian

100. “ Money  has no gray areas, you either make it or you lose it.” – Kevin O’Leary

Bonus Quote The Hits Hard

Bonus: Alright, here is one of our favorite hard hitting quotes. We added it as bonus, because we stand behind it, and believe it to be 100% true whether it be in life, love, or success. Enjoy.

“Our Greatest Glory Is Not In Never Falling, But In Rising Every Time We Fall.” – confucius –

FINAL THOUGHTS

Big kudos making to the end of these quotes that hit hard. We hope you agree with us, that they are indeed hard-hitting, thought-provoking, and helpful.

That said, come back again whenever you need a little bit of inspiration or motivation, we’ll be sure to have something new to help you reach your aims,

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50 POWERFUL ALPHA FEMALE QUOTES FOR THE STRONG WOMAN

Being an Alpha Female is a title that some women are not too eager to embrace. To some, the Alpha Female connotes a woman who is overly domineering, pushy, cut-throat, and unpleasant to work with. But, we believe that idea of the Alpha Female is not accurate. In fact, we see the Alpha Female as a woman who is motivated, embraces her talents, is poised, self-assured, and not only willing to become the woman she most wants to be in her heart, but determined to become the best woman she can be.

“She Was Unstoppable and She Took Anything She Wanted With a Smile.”

So, in honor of all the self-ascribed or aspiring Alpha Females out there, we decided to publish this inspiring collection of Alpha Female quotes. We hope they’ll inspire you to believe in yourself and your ability to create and lead your best life.

BEST ALPHA FEMALE QUOTES

1. “An empress does not concern herself with the antics of fools.” – Gabrielle Union

2. “I am learning every day to allow the space between where I am and where I want to be to inspire me and not terrify me.” – Tracee Ellis Ross

3. “Strong women don’t play the victim. Don’t make themselves look pitiful and don’t point fingers. They stand and they deal.” –  Mandy Hale

4. “I’m not going to limit myself just because people won’t accept the fact that I can do something else.” – Dolly Parton

5. “I am a strong woman. I don’t sit around feeling sorry for myself, nor let people mistreat me. I don’t respond to people who dictate to me or try to bring me down. If I fall, I will rise up even stronger because I am a survivor not a victim. I am in control of my life and there is nothing I can’t achieve.” – Anonymous

6. “An Alpha Female accepts the battles of life and is empowered by her scars.” – Anonymous

7. “If you can dance and be free and not be embarrassed, you can rule the world.” – Amy Poehler

8. “Don’t waste your energy trying to educate or change opinions; go over, under, through, and opinions will change organically when you’re the boss. Or they won’t. Who cares? Do your thing, and don’t care if they like it.” – Tina Fey

9. “She would rather walk alone in darkness than follow anyone else’s shadow.” – R.G. Moon

10. “Sometimes you gotta be a beauty and a beast.” – Nicki Minaj

11. “She is a queen. Her soul is royalty.” – Adrian Michael

12. “Truly powerful women don’t explain why they want or deserve respect. They simply don’t engage with those who don’t give it to them.” – Anonymous

13. “An Alpha Female loves, forgives, walks away, lets go, tries again, and preservers not matter what life throws at her.” – Alpha Female Quote

14. “There are some people who still feel threatened by strong women. That’s their problem. It’s not mine.” – Gloria Allred

15. “Be and alpha female. Confident , bold. Not afraid of anything.” – Shilpa Negi 

16. “I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.” – Anonymous

17. “She is the one who is happy to admit that her failures are as valuable for learning as her successes.” – Lorraine Candy

18. “No matter where you are in life, you’ll save a lot of time by not worrying too much about what other people think about you. The earlier in your life that you can learn that, the easier the rest of it will be.” – Sophia Amoruso

19. “Worry about being respected, never worry about being liked. Because that’s the trap.” – Jada Pinkett Smith

20. “You must do the things you think you cannot do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt

21. Never ever mistake her silence for weakness. Remember that sometimes the air stills, before the onset of a hurricane.” – Nikita Gill

22. “An Alpha Female is a strong woman who raises others up instead of tearing them down.” – Anonymous

23. “Alpha females don’t run in packs. She is often alone. Keeps her circle small. Knows her power and works in silence.” – Anonymous

24. “The term ‘alpha female’ originated in my field of animal behavior, but has acquired new meaning. It refers to women who are in charge, for example, by flirting and dating on their own terms.” – Frans de Waal

25. “Alpha Females don’t run in packs.” – Anonymous

26. “The thing about an alpha, male or female, is that they can lead. When things get desperate they attack instead of retreat.” – Kristen Chandler

27. “You could certainly say that I’ve never underestimated myself, there’s nothing wrong with being ambitious.” – Angela Merkel

28. “Don’t limit yourself. Many people limit themselves to what they think they can do. You can go as far as your mind lets you. What you believe, remember, you can achieve.” – Mary Kay Ash

29. “Mindset separates the best from the rest.” – Jo Owen

30. “There is no greater warrior than a mother protecting her child.” – N.K. Jemisin

31. “We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free.” – Kavita Ramdas

32. “I know my worth. I embrace my power. I say if I’m beautiful. I say if I’m strong. You will not determine my story. I will.” – Amy Schumer

33. “The strongest actions for a woman are to love herself, be herself, and shine amongst those who never believed she could.” – Anonymous

34. “I am too intelligent, too demanding, and too resourceful for anyone to be able to take charge of me entirely. No one knows me or loves me completely. I have only myself.” Simone de Beauvoir

35. “I don’t go by the rule book. I lead from the heart, not the head.” – Princess Diana

36. “She remembered who she was and the game changed.” – Lalah Deliah

37. “You control your own life. Your own will is extremely powerful.” – J.K. Rowling

38. “You can have it all. Just not all at once.” – Oprah Winfrey

39. “Throw out the words ‘If I can’, ‘I hope’, and ‘maybe’, and replace them with ‘I can, I will, I must.” – Mary Kay Ash

40. “I never dreamed of success, I worked for it.” – Estee Lauder

41. “I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse .” – Florence Nightingale

42. “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars.” – Harriet Tubman

43. “First principle: never to let one’s self be beaten down by persons or by events.” – Marie Curie

44. “Some people say I have attitude–maybe I do…But I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does – that makes you a winner right there.” – Venus Williams

45. “It’s tougher to be vulnerable than to actually be tough.” – Rihanna

46. “The secret to using power is not to use it. Just having it is enough.” – Jessica Alba

47. “I don’t care what you think of me. I don’t think of you at all.” – Coco Chanel

48. “If you put that effort in , you’ll get what you want.” – Kim Kardashian

49. “Nothing is going to be handed to you — you have to make things happen.” – Florence Griffith Joyner

50. “It’s not about perfection. It’s about purpose.” – Beyonc’e

The Alpha Female knows the unique power she wields, and courageously strives to reach her potential while achieving her highest purpose.

That said, we hope you enjoyed these powerful Alpha Femail quotes, and embrace them so you can unleash the Alpha Female in you.

Till you reach those aims,

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77 Positive and Inspiring Journey Quotes

Embark on a journey of a lifetime with these inspiring journey quotes. Life’s a thrilling ride, filled with ups and downs.

It’s about braving the storms and cherishing time spent with loved ones.

So whether your path is spiritual, an exciting travel adventure, or just starting something new in life, let these quotes fuel your spirit for exploration and discovery.

Journey quotes to begin your path towards greatness

1. “Never give up on your dreams, no matter how painful and difficult your journey is.” – Lisa

2. “The journey is never ending. There’s always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.” – Antonio Brown

3. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” – Lao Tzu

4. “Sometimes its more about the journey than the destination.” – Jamal Crawford

5. “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” – Arthur Ashe

6. “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson

New journey quotes to inspire your success

7. “Not all those who wander are lost.” – J.R.R. Tolkien

8. “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake

9. “Sometimes we make the process more complicated than we need to. We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating it again and again until we reach our destination.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin

10. “Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

11. “Struggle teaches you a lot of things, and I am happy that I witnessed a roller coaster ride. The journey has improved me as a person and made me more matrure.” – Manoj Bajpayee

12. “Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are traveling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.” – Henri Frederic Amiel

Life is a journey quotes

13. “Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” – Oliver Goldsmith

14. “Two roads diverged in a wood, and I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” – Robert Frost

15. “Learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it.” – Lolly Daskal

16. “Life is a journey that have a lot of different paths, but any path you choose, use it as your destiny.” – Unknown

17. “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli

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18. “Life is a journey, not a destination.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

19. “Everyday you got a chance to make your journey more beautiful than yesterday.” – Nitin Namdeo

20. “Every day is a journey and the journey itself is home.” – Matsuo Basho

21. “Everybody has their own story; everything has their own journey.” – Thalia

Enjoy the journey quotes

22. “Enjoy the journey as much as the destination.” – Marshall Sylver

23. “Enjoy the journey of life and not just the endgame.” – Benedict Cumberbatch

24. “Enjoy the journey and try to get better everyday. And don’t lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

25. “Enjoy the journey, the destination will come.” – Verghese

26. “Don’t wait for everything to be perfect before you decide to enjoy your life.” – Joyce Meyer

27. “Dream big, stay positive, work hard, and enjoy the journey.” – Urijah Faber

28. “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

29. “Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete.” – Chanda Kochar

30. “Enjoy the journey, enjoy every moment, and quit worrying about winning and losing.” – Matt Biondi

31. “Stop worrying about the potholes in the road and enjoy the journey.” – Babs Hoffman

32. “I haven’t been everywhere but its on my list.” – Susan Sontag

33. “You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” – Les Brown

Inspirational journey quotes

34. “You can never regret anything you do in life. You kind of have to learn the lesson from whatever the experience is and take it with you on your journey forward.” – Aubrey O’Day

35. “Life is a journey. When we stop, things don’t go right.” – Pope Francis

36. “There’s no map for you to follow and take your journey. You are Lewis and Clark. You are the mapmaker.” – Phillipa Soo

37. “I’m different than most people. When I cross the finish line of a big race, I see that people are ecstatic, but I’m thinking about what I’m going to do tomorrow. It’s as if my journey is everlasting, and there is no finish line.” – David Goggins

38. “We don’t receive wisdom; we must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.” – Marcel Proust

39. “Though the road’s been rocky it sure feels good to me.” – Bob Marley

40. “We are at our very best, and we are happiest, when we are fully engaged in work we enjoy on the journey toward the goal we’ve established for ourselves. It gives meaning to our time off and comfort to our sleep. It makes everything else in life so wonderful, so worthwhile.” – Earl Nightingale

41. “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.” – Steve Jobs

42. “If my ship sails from sight, it doesn’t mean my journey ends, it simply means the river bends.” – Enoch Powell

Motivational journey quotes 

43. “Make voyages. Attempt them. There’s nothing else.” – Tennessee Williams

44. “Gotta take that adventure in order to understand your journey.” – Jennifer Pierre

45. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

46. “The beauty of my journey is that it’s always been pretty unpredictable, so stay tuned.” – Andreja Pejic

47. “The journey not the arrival matters.” – T.S. Eliot

48. “The future depends on what you do today.” – Mahatma Gandhi

49. “The goal is to die with memories, not dreams.” – Unknown

50. “Never throughout history has a man who lived a life of ease left a name worth remembering.” – Theodore Roosevelt

51. “The harder you work from something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” – Sudhashree Acharya

52. “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends, but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy

53. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – ILHQ

54. “When setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home.” – Rumi

Positive journey quotes

55. “You may only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough.” – Mae West

56. “Every day you got a chance to make your journey more beautiful than yesterday.” – Nitin Namdeo

57. “Stay positive. Better days are on their way.” – Unknown

58. “Your destiny is to fulfill those things upon which you focus most intently. So choose to keep your focus on that which is truly magnificent, beautiful, uplifting and joyful. Your life is always moving toward something.” – Ralph Marston

59. “You make a life out of what you have, not what you’re missing.” – Kate Morton

60. “Every sunset is an opportunity to reset. Every sunrise begins with new eyes.” – Richie Norton

61. “Life is very interesting. In the end, some of your greatest pains, become your greatest strengths.” – Drew Barrymore

62. “Your journey has molded you for your greater good, and it was exactly what it needed to be. Don’t think you’ve lost time. There is no short-cutting life. It took each and every situation you have encountered to bring you to the now. And now is right on time.” – Asha Tyson

63. “And suddenty you know…It’s time to start something new and trust the magic of beginnings.” – Meister Eckhart

64. “Find out who you are and do it on purpose.” – Dolly Parton

65. “Your success will be determined by your own confidence and fortitude.” – Michelle Obama

66. “Be yourself, everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde

67. “If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.” – Wayne Dyer

Journey of life quotes

68. “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins

69. “When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.” – Carol Burnett

70. “Life is 10% of what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” – Charles R. Swindoll

71. “You take your life in your own hands, and what happens? A terrible thing, no one to blame.” – Erica Jong

72. “If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – Dan Rather

73. “It’s your reaction to adversity, not adversity itself that determines how your life’s story will develop.” – Dieter F. Uchtdorf

74. “Your Monday morning thoughts set the tone for your whole week. See yourself getting stronger, and living a fulfilling, happier & healthier life.” – Germany Kent

75. “Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” – Lou Holtz

76. “Our lives are the journey we take to find our true selves!” – Alyssa Gonzalez

77. “Your braver than you believe, stronger that you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne

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Remember, the path to success is a journey, not a quick leap.

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77 Beautiful Journey Quotes & Captions To Inspire An Inner Awakening

Searching for some words to accompany your own journey? I’ve compiled the best list out there of the most beautiful journey quotes to inspire and uplift you…

Maybe the most famous quote about journeys that millions across the globe know is from Lao Tzu.  The ancient Chinese philosopher once said, “a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” And since then, adventurers, journeyers and wanderers have passed on their own journey inspiration. 

Whether your journey is a metaphorical or literal one, you will love my list of the best journey quotes that are guaranteed to lift you up and propel you forward. 

These are the 77 best journey quotes.

The Best Journey Quotes 

You may recognize a number of these quotes about journeys, as they come from the minds of some of the greatest individuals throughout history. These writers, leaders, musicians and adventurers understand the power of a life changing journey. 

1) “If you can’t fly, then run, if you can’t walk run, then walk, if you can’t walk, then crawl, but by all means keep moving.” – Martin Luther King Jr. 

2) “the road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.” –  don williams, jr., 3) “the best part of life is to decide to make the journey through life like a best selling book. tell a fantastic story when you are ready to tell others how you did it. make sure life the best story ever written through a journey filled with overcoming obstacles, taking risks, and continuing to develop.” – catherine pulsifer, 4) “we are travelers on a cosmic journey, stardust, swirling and dancing in the eddies and whirlpools of infinity. life is eternal. we have stopped for a moment to encounter each other, to meet, to love, to share. this is a precious moment. it is a little parenthesis in eternity.” – paulo coelho.

5) “If ever there was a metaphor to illustrate the importance of the journey over the destination, it is life itself. For everyone who departs from birth is destined for death, so the journey IS life. Savor it!” – Michele Jennae

6) “life is a journey, and if you fall in love with the journey, you will be in love forever.” – peter hagerty, 7) “the secret of getting ahead is getting started. the secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” – mark twain, 8) “it is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.” – ernest hemingway.

9) “To finish the moment, to find the journey’s end in every step of the road, to live the greatest number of good hours, is wisdom.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

10) “our battered suitcases were piled on the sidewalk again; we had longer ways to go. but no matter, the road is life.”  ― jack kerouac, 11) “in order to complete our amazing life journey successfully, it is vital that we turn each and every dark tear into a pearl of wisdom, and find the blessing in every curse.” – anthon st. maarten, 12) “this thing we call life is not a destination with an end but a path down which we continue to journey as long as we can breath. life is to be lived not squandered or to give away waiting for the end to close upon us.” – byron pulsifer.

13) “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson

14) “life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “wow what a ride”” – hunter s. thompson, 15) “sooner or later we must realize there is no station, no one place to arrive at once and for all. the true joy of life is the trip.” — robert j. hastings.

Short Journey Quotes 

Quotes don’t have to be lengthy to capture the spirit of what they are trying to convey. These short journey quotes say so much with so little words. 

16) “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

17) “learn to trust the journey, even when you do not understand it.” – lolly daskal, 18) “a journey is time suspended.” –  louis l’amour, 19) “take voyages. attempt them. there’s nothing else.” ― tennessee williams.

20) “I’m an idealist. I don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.”  — Carl Sandburg

21) “stop worrying about the potholes in the road and celebrate the journey.” – fitzhugh mullan, 22) “life’s a journey, not a race.” – unknown, 23) “life is a journey. when we stop, things don’t go right.” – pope francis.

24) “It is good to have an end to journey toward, but it is the journey that matters in the end.” ― Ursula K. Le Guin

25) “you must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” – les brown, 26) “i tramp a perpetual journey.” ― walt whitman, 27) “the real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – marcel proust.

28) “It’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” – Abraham Lincoln 

29) “life is about waking up. it is a journey of discovery and you’ve already bought the ticket and are sitting on the train.” – michael sheridan,, 30) “the only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – tony robbins, 31) “without music, life is a journey through a desert.” – pat conroy.

32) “What you learn in tough times can be used in many ways to bless your personal life journey.” – Scott Gordon

33) “accomplishments will prove to be a journey, not a destination.” – dwight d. eisenhower.

Inspiring Journey Quotes  

Searching for the courage to take the first steps on your own journey? These inspiring journey quotes will light a fire under you, guaranteed to give you the courage you seek.

34) “I discovered that a fresh start is a process. A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan.” – Vivian Jokotade

35) “if you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.” – unknown, 36) “you don’t have to understand my journey. you just need to respect it.” – izey victoria odiase, 37) “when setting out on a journey do not seek advice from someone who never left home.” – rumi, 38) “to get through the hardest journey we need take only one step at a time, but we must keep on stepping.” – chinese proverb, 39) “you have learned a lot, but there are still lots of learning for you as you journey through life. never stop learning.” – kate summers, 40) “when you’re on a journey and you come to a wall, always throw your pack over first, because then you will be sure to follow.” – yongey mingyur rinpoche, 41) “ big things have small beginnings.” – prometheus.

42) “Life is a journey that have a lot different paths, but any path you choose use it as your destiny.” ― Ryan Leonard

43) “this is your journey, your body, your mind, and your spirit. dig deep, own it, and start doing things for you and by you.” – unknown author, 44) “as you journey down the path, don’t forget to be present moment-by-moment and absorb the beauty and richness of simply being alive.” – cary david richards, 45) “life is a journey of either fate or destiny. fate is the result of giving in to one’s wounds and heartaches. your destiny unfolds when you rise above the challenges of your life and use them as divine opportunities to move forward to unlock your higher potential.” – caroline myss.

46) “Temporary setbacks create opportunities for fresh commitment and renewal. There are seasons of sunshine as well as rain.” – T. D. Jakes,

47) “i believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.” – les brown, 48) “to find your confidence, get out of your comfort zone, overcome your fears, and begin the journey to discover and accomplish what you want to do with your life.” – doretha dingler.

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49) “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” – Izaak Walton

50) “always say yes to new adventures.”, 51) “it is better to travel well than to arrive.” –  arthur c. custance, 52) “always take the scenic route.”.

53) “Travel is the only thing you buy that makes you richer.”

54) “don’t listen to what they say, go and see it for yourself.”, 55) “what’s on my bucket list everywhere.”, 56) “on a hard jungle journey, nothing is so important as having a team you can trust.” – tahir shah.

57) “Travel not to find yourself, but to remember where you have been all long.”

58) “don’t spend your money on things. spend it on experiences”, 59) “leap and the net will appear.” – zen proverb, 60) “all journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” ― martin buber, 61) “life is journey, travel it well.” – unknown.

Funny Journey Quotes 

These funny quotes about journeys are short, punchy and shine a humorous light on some of the many obstacles a journey may come up against. 

62) “Before you embark on a journey of revenge, dig two graves.” – Confucius

63) “me: “i want to travel more”, the bank account: “”like, to the park”, 64) “i have panicked unnecessarily in all four corners of the globe.” – jon ronson, 65) “good things come to those, who book flights.”.

66) “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” –  John Steinbeck

67) “i crossed a time zone and i feel younger already. if i keep traveling west, i can become immortal” – jarod kintz, 68) “sometimes the road less traveled is less traveled for a reason.” – jerry seinfeld.

Celebrity Journey Quotes 

Actors, entrepreneurs, musicians and more are the minds behind these poignant celebrity journey quotes that are sure to inspire and make you smile. 

69) “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey

70) “sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – drake, 71) “you can handle just about anything that comes at you out on the road with a believable grin, common sense and whiskey.”– bill murray, 72) “you can’t connect the dots looking forward; you can only connect them looking backward. so you have to trust that the dots will somehow connect in your future. you have to trust in something; your gut, destiny, life, karma, whatever. this approach has never let me down, and it has made all the difference in my life.” – steve jobs.

73) “The main thing that you have to remember on this journey is, just be Nice to everyone and always smile.” – Ed Sheeran

74) “you take people, you put them on a journey, you give them peril, you find out who they really are.” – joss whedon, 75) “if all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – dan rather, 76. “every day is a new journey for me, and i feel like, in my lifetime, i’ve been blessed to experience such a lot.” – bindi irwin, 77) “not everyone will understand your journey. that’s okay. you’re here to live your life, not to make everyone understand.” – banksy.

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35 Quotes To Inspire You On Your Journey Of Success

Journey is defined as a long and often difficult process of personal change and development; traveling from one place to another. The path to success might be tough, but once gain momentum, everything will fall to its place. Always remember to enjoy the journey because sometimes it’s more worthwhile the the destination itself. Don’t forget to thank all the people you helped you on your way. Everyone’s journey is different, so try not to compare yours to others. May these quotes inspire you on your journey to greatness .

1.  “The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” Lao Tzu

2.  “Don’t expect anyone to understand your journey , especially if they’ve never walked your path.”

3.  “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” Steve Maraboli

4.  “It’s all about the journey not the outcome.” Carl Lewis

5.  “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” Tony Robbins

6.  “The true journey is one that is traveled with an inner GPS fully activated.” Alexis Brooks

7.  “The journey is yours. Enjoy each and every step .” Anonymous

8.  “Success is a journey, not a destination. The doing is often more important than the outcome.” Arthur Ashe

9.  “Embrace the journey.” Anonymous

10.  “Stay patient and trust your journey.” Anonymous

11.  “The journey is long but the goal is in each step.” Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

12.  “Life is a journey.” Anonymous

13.  “The journey is the fun part.” Jaime Tardy

14.  “Every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home.” Matsuo Basho

15.  “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” Drake

16.  “Life is not a race but a journey to be savored each step of the way.” Anonymous

17.  “This is your journey, your body, your mind, and your spirit. Dig deep, own it and start doing things for you and by you.” Anonymous

18.  “Your journey has molded you for the greater good .” Asha Tyson

19.  “Life is a journey filled with unexpected miracles.” Anonymous

20.  “The end of a journey means the start of another.” Anonymous

21.  “There is only one map to the journey of life and it lives within your heart .” Willie Nelson

22.  “All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware.” Martin Buber

23.  “To travel is to take a journey into yourself.” Danny Kaye

24.  “You must remain focused on your journey to greatness.” Les Brown

25.  “Take the journey even if it means alone.” Anonymous

26.  “Love is the spirit that motivates the artist’s journey.” Eric Maisel

27.  “Our journey is about being more deeply involved in life and yet, less attached to it.” Ram Dass

28.  “Sometimes the people around you won’t understand your journey. They don’t need to, it’s not for them.” Anonymous

29.  “So the single most vital step on your journey towards enlightenment is this: learn to disidentify from your mind.” Eckhart Tolle

30.  “Maybe the journey isn’t so much about becoming anything. Maybe it’s about unbecoming everything that isn’t really you, so you can be who you were meant to be in the first place.” Anonymous

31.  “We must embrace pain and burn it as fuel for our journey.” Kenji Miyazawa

32.  “The best journey always takes us home.” Anonymous

33.  “The journey is much easier when you are not carrying your past.” Anonymous

34.  “The journey to freedom is paved by the substance of our character.” Erwin McManus

35.  “The only journey is the one within.” Rainer Maria Rilke

I hope these Journey Quotes inspired you to aim for success. Do let us know which one was your favorite in the comments section below.

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Hilary Williams

March 12, 2019 at 2:05 pm

What an amazing quotes that transforms life. It gives one the courage to actually owns his own journey. I Love This.

March 28, 2019 at 6:14 pm

Glad you enjoyed the article Hilary

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March 11, 2019 at 10:58 pm

Comment: The quotes are very inspirational, they give me more courage to push harder

March 28, 2019 at 6:15 pm

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51 Meaningful Quotes About How Life is a Journey

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They say that life is about the journey and not the destination. But what does that really mean?

You’ve probably heard this line a million times before, but maybe you couldn’t quite understand what it was trying to illustrate. 

The most successful people will tell you that the process of accomplishing something is far more valuable than the end result. You learn much more from all of your experiences and encounters than you do from arriving at the destination.

Ultimately, the process is the greatest reward. The sweetest moments come when you realize that you have attained the final goal because of everything you have experienced.

You look back on the mistakes, the challenges, and everything you had to endure—but you also celebrate the fact that you faced your problems head-on. Your journey through life is what makes you human.

In this article, we share with you a list of quotes about how life is a journey . We hope that, through these words, you’ll be able to enjoy everything that life has to offer. Even more so, we hope that they will inspire you to live a more meaningful and happier life .

But before we check out our list, let’s discuss how reading these quotes can get you motivated.

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Why Read Quotes About How Life Is a Journey?

Reading these quotes can inspire you to live a better and more fulfilling life.

They are, after all, from people who have found their journeys through life enjoyable and gratifying. There’s no better way to motivate yourself than to get inspiration from people who have already lived wonderful lives.

In the same vein, these quotes can help you appreciate the gift of life. They help you realize that you only live once, so you must relish the moments you have been given.

Finally, reading these quotes can encourage you to share your life with others. You will realize that, in order to be able to live your life to the fullest, you need someone to share both your joys and sorrows with. You require companions to fully live in the moment .

Now that you know why it’s important to read journey quotes, let us check out our list!

Meaningful Life is a Journey Quotes

• “If you can’t fly, then run. If you can’t run, then walk. If you can’t walk, then crawl. But by all means, keep moving.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
• “Whatever you do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius and power and magic in it.” – Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
• “The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.” – Tony Robbins
• “The key to realizing a dream is to focus not on success but significance, and then even the small steps and little victories along your path will take on greater meaning.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap, but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson
• “No man ever steps in the same river twice, for it's not the same river and he's not the same man.” – Heraclitus
• “Not I, nor anyone else can travel that road for you. You must travel it by yourself. It is not far. It is within reach. Perhaps you have been on it since you were born, and did not know. Perhaps it is everywhere – on water and land.” – Walt Whitman
• “The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what's in between, and they took great pleasure in doing just that.” – Norton Juster
• “The beautiful journey of today can only begin when we learn to let go of yesterday.” – Steve Maraboli

• “Some beautiful paths can't be discovered without getting lost.” – Erol Ozan
• “For me, becoming isn’t about arriving somewhere or achieving a certain aim. I see it instead as forward motion, a means of evolving, a way to reach continuously toward a better self. The journey doesn’t end.” – Michelle Obama
• “I am no longer afraid of becoming lost because the journey back always reveals something new, and that is ultimately good for the artist.” – Billy Joel
• “Once you have traveled, the voyage never ends but is played out over and over again in the quietest chambers. The mind can never break off from the journey.” – Pat Conroy
• “Never stop just because you feel defeated. The journey to the other side is attainable only after great suffering.” – Santosh Kalwar
• “There is a strange comfort in knowing that no matter what happens today, the Sun will rise again tomorrow.” – Aaron Lauritsen
• “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake
• “ Transformation is a process , and as life happens there are tons of ups and downs. It’s a journey of discovery – there are moments on mountaintops and moments in deep valleys of despair.” – Rick Warren
• “The journey is never-ending. There’s always gonna be growth, improvement, and adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment.” – Antonio Brown
• “Focus on the journey, not the destination. Joy is found not in finishing an activity but in doing it.” – Greg Anderson
• “On your journey, don’t forget to smell the flowers. Take time out to notice that you are alive. You can only live one day.” – Ray Fearon

• “If my ship sails from sight, it doesn’t mean my journey ends. It simply means the river bends.” – Enoch Powell
• “It’s not an easy journey, to get to a place where you forgive people. But it is such a powerful place because it frees you.” – Tyler Perry
• “Aim for the sky, but move slowly, enjoying every step along the way. It is all those little steps that make the journey complete.” – Chanda Kochhar
• “Sometimes we make the process more complicated than we need to. We will never make a journey of a thousand miles by fretting about how long it will take or how hard it will be. We make the journey by taking each day step by step and then repeating it again and again until we reach our destination.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin
• “Your journey never ends. Life has a way of changing things in incredible ways.” – Alexander Volkov
• “Each one of us has our own evolution of life, and each one of us goes through different tests which are unique and challenging. But certain things are common. And we do learn things from each other's experiences. On a spiritual journey, we all have the same destination.” – A. R. Rahman
• “Going by my past journey, I am not certain where life will take me, what turns and twists will happen; nobody knows where they will end up. As life changes direction, I'll flow with it.” – Katrina Kaif
• “Enjoy the journey and try to get better every day. And don't lose the passion and the love for what you do.” – Nadia Comaneci

• “But it's a journey and the sad thing is you only learn from experience, so as much as someone can tell you things, you have to go out there and make your own mistakes in order to learn.” – Emma Watson
• “The seeker embarks on a journey to find what he wants and discovers, along the way, what he needs.” – Wally Lamb
• “Life is a journey that must be traveled no matter how bad the roads and accommodations.” – Oliver Goldsmith
• “The Sun will rise and set regardless. What we choose to do with the light while it's here is up to us. Journey wisely.” – Alexandra Elle
• “We may run, walk, stumble. drive, or fly, but let us never lose sight of the reason for the journey, or miss a chance to see a rainbow on the way.” – Gloria Gaither
• “Whole life is a search for beauty. But, when the beauty is found inside, the search ends and a beautiful journey begins.” – Harshit Walia
• “Not everyone will understand your journey. That's okay. You're here to live your life, not to make everyone understand .” – Banksy
• “I believe that life is a journey, often difficult and sometimes incredibly cruel, but we are well equipped for it if only we tap into our talents and gifts and allow them to blossom.” – Les Brown
• “It was being a runner that mattered, not how fast or how far I could run. The joy was in the act of running and in the journey, not in the destination.” – John Bingham
• “As you journey down the path, don't forget to be present moment-by-moment and absorb the beauty and richness of simply being alive.” – Cary David Richards
• “If all difficulties were known at the outset of a long journey, most of us would never start out at all.” – Dan Rather

• “Life is a journey of either Fate or Destiny. Fate is the result of giving in to one's wounds and heartaches. Your Destiny unfolds when you rise above the challenges of your life and use them as Divine opportunities to move forward to unlock your higher potential.” – Caroline Myss
• “I know it can be tough to imagine how to get from where you are today to where you want to be tomorrow. But I’m here to tell you that change is possible if you enter into this journey with your eyes wide open, and with real intention.” – David Hauser
• “Part of the challenge that comes with striving for success is how the entire journey comes with its own fair share of failures and disappointments.” – Rupert Johnson
• “The only thing that is ultimately real about your journey is the step that you are taking at this moment. That's all there ever is.” – Alan Watts
• “Life is a journey and it's about growing and changing and coming to terms with who and what you are and loving who and what you are.” – Kelly McGillis
• “Time is a companion that goes with us on a journey. It reminds us to cherish each moment because it will never come again. What we leave behind is not as important as how we have lived.” – Captain Jean-Luc Picard
• “I just constantly tell myself that I should be the only one to define my worth and what I'm capable of and how I perceive myself. And that I should never source that worth from other people, especially strangers on social media. They don't know who I am, the length of my journey, who I am as a person.” – Catriona Gray
• “ You have learned a lot, but there are still lots of learning for you as you journey through life. Never stop learning.” – Kate Summers

• “One of the most important things that I have learned in my 57 years is that life is all about choices. On every journey you take, you face choices. At every fork in the road, you make a choice. And it is those decisions that shape our lives.” – Mike DeWine
• “I'm different than most people. When I cross the finish line of a big race, I see that people are ecstatic, but I'm thinking about what I'm going to do tomorrow. It's as if my journey is everlasting, and there is no finish line.” – David Goggins
• “The journey matters as much as the destination. By engaging at the moment on set, I've stopped rushing and now find pleasure in the collaborative process – the characters, the costumes – rather than worrying about the finished product.” – Michelle Dockery
• “It's a life's journey of finding ourselves, finding our power, and living for yourself, not for everyone else.” – Mariska Hargitay

Final Thoughts on Life & Journey

Life is a journey, and we all take different paths.

There are those who take the road less traveled and enjoy unique accomplishments, while others go with the crowd but still end up loving the lives they’ve chosen as well. Regardless of our choices, we will all have the potential to become successful in the ways we personally define success.

We hope that these quotes inspired you to enjoy your life’s journey and make it more meaningful. Enjoy the moment and live happy!

And if you want more inspirational quotes, be sure to check out these blog posts:

• 63 Inspiring Walt Whitman Quotes About Life
• 51 Do What Makes You Happy Quotes for 2023
• 107 Quotes About Overcoming Adversity and Challenges in Your Life

Finally, if you want to use these quotes to make a lasting change to your life, then check out and recite these 57 affirmations for success .

Every Journey Begins with a Choice: 65 Great Quotes About New Beginnings

Every journey begins with a choice. It seems kind of simple, doesn’t it? But sometimes we need extra support with those choices because it’s not always quite as simple as one might think. I invite you to use these 65 great quotes about new beginnings to inspire you to move forward with confidence and joy.

We all face many new beginnings in life — expected or unexpected — and must make decisions about how to proceed on the next stage of our life journey. Every new journey begins with a choice — and you must make the best choice possible if you want to live your best life .

Sometimes you may face a new beginning that is scary, unwanted, or difficult — as in the case of divorce, death, employment, etc. Do the best you can — that’s all you can do sometimes. Consider your options and make a choice.

Sometimes you may be excited, nervous or a little of both about a new journey in life — as in the case of marriage, children, new home, etc. Again, make the best choice you can make with happiness and pride.

And sometimes you just need to make a choice about getting up in the morning and moving forward with your day. Life can be challenging sometimes for everyone. So I’ve included everyday is a new beginning quotes here, too — for your daily inspiration. Just get out of bed and put one foot in front of the other!

Whatever new journey you face in life, be inspired by these awesome quotes about new beginnings that encourage and motivate you to remember every journey begins with a choice — you have choices about the paths you take and the way you handle every new journey.

Thank you for visiting. I hope you find these quotes inspirational! Please share them with friends and family who might need motivation and encouragement.

Special Note: In case you haven’t figured it out yet, this article is not about Pokémon:)

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Every Journey Begins with a Choice

Whether it’s a big choice, or a little choice, or somewhere in between — make your choice and move forward. As Dory says in her adventures, “just keep swimming.”

“Each morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” | Buddha

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. The fears are paper tigers. You can do anything you decide to do. You can act to change and control your life; and the procedure, the process is its own reward.” | Amelia Earhart

“Understand that the right to choose your own path is a sacred privilege. Use it. Dwell in possibility.” | Oprah Winfrey

“I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint – and that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of service, working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.” | Oprah Winfrey

“Your life is a journey of learning to love yourself first and then extending that love to others in every encounter.” | Oprah Winfrey

“Nobody’s journey is seamless or smooth. We all stumble. We all have setbacks. It’s just life’s way of saying, ‘Time to change course.’” | Oprah Winfrey

“ Living your best life is your most important journey in life.” | Oprah Winfrey

Are You Choosing to Live Your Best Life?

These motivational quotes should provide lasting inspiration for you to find your courage and confidence to start anew — whether is be a new career, a new relationship, a new home — YOU CAN DO THIS!

“Your journey begins with a choice to get up, step out, and live fully.” | Oprah Winfrey

“At every fork in the road, you make a choice. And it is those decisions that shape our lives.” | Mike DeWine

“Every great story on the planet happened when someone decided not to give up, but kept going no matter what.” | Spryte Loriano

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” | Maria Robinson

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” | Harriet Tubman

“Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It’s about learning how to dance in the rain.” | Vivian Greene

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” | Mark Twain

“At any given moment you have the power to say: This is not how the story is going to end.” | Christine Mason Miller

“Celebrate endings — for they precede new beginnings.” | Jonathan Lockwood Huie

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“Every day begins with an act of courage and hope: Getting out of Bed.” | Mason Cooley

“Be willing to be a beginner every single morning.” | Meister Eckhart

“Divorce is the starting point of a brand new life. Don’t lose the chance to redesign it upon your dreams.” | Rossana Condoleo

“Just make a decision — any decision — and keep moving forward.” | Unknown

“Sometimes you just know it’s time to start something new. Trust the magic of new beginnings.” | Unknown

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” | Lao Tzu

“Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” | Martin Luther King, Jr

“The next chapter of your life is always more interesting than the last one.” | Michael Lipsey

“You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep rereading the last one.” | Michael McMillian

“You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just move forward.” | Unknown

Quotes About New Beginnings

I’m so excited to share these truly great words of wisdom in this collection of inspirational quotes about new beginnings. We’ve put together a collection of many talented leaders who speak great words about how every journey begins with a choice — even a choice to just to get out of bed in the morning.

“Nothing in the universe can stop you from letting go and starting over.” | Guy Finley

“It is never too late to be what you might have been.” | George Eliot

“The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide you’re not going to stay where you are.” | J.P. Morgan

“The beginning is the most important part of the work.” | Plato

“We must be willing to get rid of the life we’ve planned, so as to have the life that is waiting for us. The old skin has to be shed before the new one can come.” | Joseph Campbell

“It’s a wise man who understands that every day is a new beginning, because boy, how many mistakes do you make in a day? I don’t know about you, but I make plenty. You can’t turn the clock back, so you have to look ahead.” | Mel Gibson

“Let go of the past, free yourself of disappointments, embrace a new perspective and grasp the possibilities of the future.” | Susan Ballinger

“Never allow waiting to become a habit. Live your dreams and take risks. Life is happening now.” | Paulo Coelho

“You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the water slide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.” | Tina Fey

“The visionary starts with a clean sheet of paper, and re-imagines the world.” | Malcolm Gladwell

“The joy of life comes from our encounters with new experiences, and hence there is no greater joy than to have an endlessly changing horizon, for each new day to have a new and different sun…. Don’t settle down and sit in one place. Move around, be nomadic, make each day a new horizon.” | Jon Krakauer

“Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possible can.” | Douglas Pagels

“What you’re supposed to do when you don’t like a thing is change it. If you can’t change it, change the way you think about it. Don’t complain.” | Maya Angelou

“The start of something new brings the hope of something great.” | Unknown

“I am learning to love the sound of my feet walking away from things not meant for me.” | A.G.

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Every Journey Begins with a Choice (Such as Walking Away)

Ever y journey begins with a choice is a profound thought when you consider the many choices we make in a single day, week, month, year — and in our lifetimes.

“You can learn new things at any time in your life if you’re willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.” | Barbara Sher

“The life you have led doesn’t need to be the only life you have.” | Anna Quindlen

“Change can be scary, but you know what’s scarier? Allowing fear to stop you from growing, evolving, and progressing.” | Mandy Hale

“Your present circumstances don’t determine where you can go. They merely determine where you start.” | Nido Qubein

“You are far more than your worst day, your worst experience, your worst season, dear one. You are more than the sorriest decision you ever made. You are more than the darkest sorrow you’ve endured. Your name is not Ruined. It is not Helpless. It is not Victim. It is not Irresponsible. History is replete with overcomers who stood up after impossible circumstances and walked in freedom. You are not an anemic victim destined to a life of regret. Not only are you capable, you have full permission to move forward in strength and health.” | Jen Hatmaker

“Never underestimate the power you have to take your life in a new direction.” | Germany Kent

“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” | Oprah Winfrey

“A new day: Be open enough to see opportunities. Be wise enough to be grateful. Be courageous enough to be happy.” | Steve Maraboli

“The big question is whether you are going to be able to say a hearty yes to your adventure.” | Joseph Campbell

“And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been” | Rainer Maria Rilke

“Every sunset is an opportunity to reset.” | Richie Norton

“The magic in new beginnings is truly the most powerful of them all.” | Josiyah Martin

“No one can ever take your memories from you – each day is a new beginning, make good memories every day.” | Catherine Pulsifer

 “Even the greatest was once a beginner. Don’t be afraid to take that first step.” | Muhammad Ali

“Every moment is a fresh beginning.” | T.S. Eliot

“There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth… not going all the way, and not starting.” | Buddha

“I discovered that a fresh start is a process. A fresh start is a journey – a journey that requires a plan.” | Vivian Jokotade

“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.” | Herman Hesse

“If all you can do is crawl, start crawling.” | Rumi

“The hardest part is starting. Once you get that out of the way, you’ll find the rest of the journey much easier.” |  Simon Sinek

“Don’t be afraid of new beginnings. Don’t shy away from new people, new energy, new surroundings. Embrace new chances at happiness.” | Unknown

“If you wish to be happy right from the beginning of your day, then it is about time to leave behind your past.” |  Lorin Hopper

“Getting over a painful experience is much like crossing monkey bars. You have to let go at some point in order to move forward.” | C. S. Lewis

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“Keep on beginning and failing. Each time you fail, start all over again, and you will grow stronger until you have accomplished a purpose – not the one you began with perhaps, but one you’ll be glad to remember.” | Anne Sullivan

“Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try.” | James Allen

I hope you have found encouragement in these quotes about new beginnings. Don’t forget that it just takes the decision to START and you’ll be moving toward your hopes and dreams. Every journey begins with a choice — sometimes it’s as simple as starting!

If you enjoyed these quotes, you may want to check out other Sassy Sister Stuff pages of inspirational quotes about living life on your own terms and quotes about life and struggles .

Love to All! ~Susan

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6 Ways to Take the First Step of Your Journey to Success Getting started is the hardest and most important part of getting from where you are to your loftiest goals.

By Sherrie Campbell • Jan 21, 2016

Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own.

To become the type of success you are setting out to be you have to start at the beginning, just like in the alphabet you start with the letter "A." Success is not an event, it is a process. To finish any great endeavor you must first start. This may not be the start of a new business but could simply be the start of a new idea, a new path or a new way. To be a standout success is to take each new beginning and follow it through to the end.

The success journey is the process of working through each step to arrive at the next one, with each step motivating and inspiring you to press on without fail. "Z" may look far away from the vantage point of "A" but once you master "A" you will see "Z" gleaming out on the horizon. The beginning of any process is the most creative. Let's start with "A."

1. Awareness.

Always be striving for more, always be building and expanding your career and yourself as a person, not just as a success. The more you grow yourself, the more you grow the totality of your life. Hold an image of where you are in any given area of your life, right now. Now envision where you want to be: happier, richer, more successful, fit, healthier, in love.

To get from where you are to where you want to be, become acutely aware of the choices you make each day that lead you away from your desired goals. Become conscious of every single choice you make today, so you can begin to make choices that fall in line with the direction of your dreams for tomorrow.

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To win you have to begin. Map out the circumstances you need to get ahead in your life m. If you cannot find them, make them. Take initiative. If you don't see the door to your success, build the door yourself by taking actions in the direct pursuit of your goals. When you are passionate about what you want nothing will stand in the way of you getting it.

List the action steps you need to take to get to where you want to go, to do what you want to do. Make these goals as tangible as possible. One successful goal achieved will build your motivation to achieve the next goal in front of you, and so on. Will these steps all be the right ones? Maybe and maybe not. But you won't know for sure until you start moving forward. Once you start putting yourself into motion all steps taken are a gift because each right or wrong step will provide you knowledge and direction.

3. Accountable.

Few things prompt a person to follow through like accountability. You have to create ways to make yourself accountable and to push through any habits of laziness or doubtful thinking. One of the ways you can do this is to share your goals with others who can help motivate you to stay on task. When you tell others about what you intend to do, it puts a more intense pressure on you to keep working at it. Another option is to get a business coach who can request evidence of your weekly progress. Pairing up with someone acts as a living deadline to keep you moving.

Track every action that pertains to an area where you want to see progress, whether it relates to finances, health, career, or relationships. Whether you are working with someone or going at it independently write everything down, every day without fail with no excuses or exceptions. Tracking your progress and missteps is the path to building success. The process forces you to be conscious of your decisions.

4. Attraction.

Once you have become aware of the steps you must take to do what you want to do, and are taking action, and are being accountable you will begin to produce the behavior you desire. You are moving towards realizing your desires and objectives. This type of movement results in producing a very powerful side effect. You start attracting like-minded people into your life and into business ventures and ideas. The Law of Magnetism says, "who you are is who you attract."

If you want to be around growing people become a growing person. If you're committed, you attract others who are committed. If you're growing, you attract others who are growing. This puts you in a position to begin building a network of like-minded people who help each other succeed. Your greatest growth will always come as a result of finding people ahead of you who can show you the way forward.

Related: Define Yourself With the Expectations You Set

5. Accomplishment.

Get committed. Be willing to pay for your personal growth, financially and otherwise. Be consistent. Keep your every thought, word and deed focused on accomplishment. Be creative. Visualize your desired outcomes at all times. Involve yourself in multiple forms of personal development to feel a sense of accomplishment in every tangible area of your life. Study the people in business you admire. Read their books, attend seminars, hire a business coach, see a therapist and employ a personal trainer. Try and meet with those whom you admire in person, if possible. These people and the knowledge they have are gifts to your personal growth.

Spend time each day in preparation for these meetings and interactions. Reflect upon the interactions you have with all of these people you've sought to be a part of your personal development team and be thankful for every opportunity created for your learning. There is nothing more telling to the levels of success you can achieve then possessing a teachable spirit.

6. Authority.

When you do what you want to do it will be more difficult than you ever imagined. You have to be the authority over your own emotions to make success happen. You may have had no idea how much time it would take for you to be effective. You may not have expected to have as many demands placed upon you or your life as there have been, or you may not have realized how long you would have to keep paying the price for your success. You may not have fully comprehend how much your energy level would go down as a result of your commitment.

Great successes have the deep belief that the payoff of their success will make the times of great sacrifice well worth it. When you do what you want to do it will be better than you ever imagined. The compounding return of investing in your personal growth will be astronomical. You will be blown away by how much fun you have doing what you want to do and succeeding at it. Once you are in the fun place of experiencing your success, own it and revel in it. You deserve it... then start a new journey with a new beginning starting with the letter "A" that you can nurture all the way to "Z." You grow each time you go through this process. You grow in the ideas you hold of yourself, your life and your continued success. Success… doesn't really have an end.

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Sherrie Campbell is a psychologist in Yorba Linda, Calif., with two decades of clinical training and experience in providing counseling and psychotherapy services. She is the author of  Loving Yourself: The Mastery of Being Your Own Person . Her new book,  Success Equations: A Path to an Emotionally Wealthy Life ,  is available for pre-order.

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500 Inspirational Quotes Beginning New Journey (2024)

Let us embrace this new year, seize the moment, and embark on our exciting journey of endless possibilities with these inspirational new beginning quotes.

Embarking on a new journey offers an opportunity for growth and self-discovery. As the New Year unfolds, each new day presents itself as a fresh start and a chance to take that crucial first step towards new experiences.

It is said that every adventure begins with a single step, and this holds true for this new chapter in life. With an open mind, embracing the unknown can lead to remarkable encounters and invaluable lessons along the way.

Here’s the scoop on inspirational quotes for a new journey and beginning!

Table of Contents

Motivational quotes for the start of a new journey, inspirational quotes to embrace new beginnings, uplifting quotes for the adventurous spirit embarking on a new path, powerful quotes to spark courage in the face of new challenges, words of wisdom to illuminate your new journey, empowering quotes to fuel your determination for the journey ahead, inspirational quotes to foster resilience and perseverance on your new path, optimistic quotes to encourage positivity in your new beginnings, heartening quotes to ignite hope in your new adventures, inspirational quotes to guide you as you forge new paths, final thoughts.

Going in a new direction can sometimes be scary with many unknowns, especially after going through a painful experience. However, these inspirational quotes for a new beginning and journey will allow you to take small steps towards a new life.

• “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
• “New beginnings are not always easy, but they hold the promise of endless possibilities.” – Lao Tzu
• “Embrace new beginnings, for they hold the potential to unveil the whole staircase of opportunities.”
• “Every day is an opportunity for a new beginning. Embrace it with gratitude and let go of the past.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “New beginnings are not always easy, but they have the power to transform our lives if we have the courage to take that first step.” – Oprah Winfrey
• “Every brand new start holds the power to redefine our journey.”
• “Every moment is a fresh beginning, where we can let go of the past and embrace new possibilities with open hearts.” – Meister Eckhart
• “In every ending lies the seed of a new beginning, waiting to be nurtured and embraced with courage and resilience.” – Meister Eckhart
• “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
• “Every fresh beginning brings new opportunities to conquer.”
• “A new journey awaits, filled with endless possibilities.”
• “Embrace the unknown and let it fuel your new adventure.”
• “With a fresh beginning comes the chance to explore uncharted territories.”
• “Don’t be afraid of starting anew; greatness lies beyond comfort zones.”
• “In every fresh start, there’s an opportunity for growth and transformation.”
• “Dare to dream bigger and achieve greater things on this new path.”
• “Welcome the unfamiliar with open arms and watch as magic unfolds before you.”
• “A fresh beginning is like a blank canvas; use it to paint your masterpiece.”
• “New beginnings are the perfect time to reinvent yourself and redefine success.”
• “Leave behind what no longer serves you; embrace new things that ignite your passion.”
• “New beginnings are not just about starting over but also about discovering yourself.”
• “Step into the unknown with confidence – great things await you!”
• “Let go of the past – today marks a fresh start towards unlimited possibilities.”
• “A fresh beginning is like opening a door – walk through it boldly!”
• “The best way to predict your future is by creating it in this moment.”
• “Unlock your potential on this new journey – surprise yourself!”
• “Fresh starts allow us to leave our fears behind and make room for courage.”
• “You possess all that you need within – trust yourself on this new path.”
• “Starting anew allows us to rewrite our stories – may yours be filled with triumph.”
• “Embrace change as an opportunity for growth during this exciting chapter of life.”
• “Onward we march, leaving behind old chapters while embracing new ones yet unwritten.”
• “With each new beginning comes the chance to define our own destiny.”
• “As you embark on this fresh journey, remember that strength lies within you.”
• “The past is a lesson, but today is an opportunity for a fresh start and new things.”
• “In the realm of new beginnings, resilience and determination pave the way to success.”
• “Sometimes, all it takes is one small step to begin a remarkable transformation.”
• “A fresh beginning brings renewed hope and enthusiasm for what lies ahead.”
• “Say goodbye to stagnation and welcome growth with open arms on this exciting path.”
• “Seize this moment – it holds the power to shape your future in extraordinary ways.”
• “Embrace uncertainty with courage as you embark on new adventures awaiting you!”
• “Today marks a turning point – let go of what was, and embrace what will be.”
• “A fresh beginning gives us another chance to get it right.”
• “New beginnings are opportunities masked as challenges; embrace them fearlessly!”
• “Turn your dreams into reality by taking bold steps towards something new!”
• “Don’t shy away from change – let it ignite your passion for fresh experiences.”
• “Step out of your comfort zone with confidence – greatness awaits you there!”
• “With every sunrise comes a chance at reinventing yourself – seize this opportunity!”
• “Remember that failure can be part of growth on this exciting journey forward.”
• “Starting anew allows us to appreciate all the beauty that life has in store.”

After staying in your comfort zone for a while, it can be difficult to transition and take actionable steps towards a new beginning whether that’s a new job or letting go of the obstacles of your past.

• “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
• “Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” – Steve Jobs
• “It’s never too late to create a better tomorrow; embrace new beginnings with open arms and navigate the path to your desired destination.” – George Eliot
• “Each sunrise brings the promise of fresh opportunities; seize the chance to start anew, for in embracing new beginnings lies the power to shape your own destiny.” – George Eliot
• “The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” – Joseph Campbell
• “We must be willing to let go of the life we have planned, so as to accept the one that is waiting for us.” – Joseph Campbell
• “Embrace new beginnings as the most important part of your journey.”
• “Every new beginning holds the potential for greatness.”
• “See each new chapter as a chance to rewrite your story.”
• “Welcome change with open arms and watch the magic unfold.”
• “The most important part of any work is to start anew with passion.”
• “New beginnings are opportunities in disguise, waiting to be unraveled.”
• “Don’t let fear hold you back from embracing fresh starts and endless possibilities.”
• “Embrace every sunrise as a symbol of hope and renewal.”
• “Life’s most significant moments often stem from daring to embrace new beginnings.”
• “The key to growth lies in embracing change and starting afresh.”
• “Take that leap of faith into unknown territory, for it is where transformation begins.”
• “In the realm of new beginnings lies an infinite playground for growth and self-discovery.”
• “The most important part of the work is having the courage to embark on a fresh journey.
• ‘It’s not about how you start; it’s about how you embrace every step along the way.”
• “Unlock your full potential by embracing each opportunity as a chance for rebirth.”
• “Find strength in bidding farewell to what no longer serves you, and welcome what lies ahead.”
• “New beginnings are magical portals that lead us closer to our dreams.”
• “Embracing fresh starts empowers us to shape our own destiny.”
• “Great achievements originate from seizing those precious moments when new paths open up before us.”
• “Greet every day with excitement, knowing that it holds countless opportunities for starting anew.”
• “Leave behind regrets and mistakes; focus on building a brighter future instead.”
• “The most important part of the work is to always be open to learning from new beginnings.”
• “Embrace the unknown with curiosity, for it holds the keys to your next adventure.”
• “True growth begins when we bravely step outside our comfort zone into uncharted territory.”
• “The beauty of new beginnings lies in their ability to provide fresh perspectives and renewed energy.”
• “The most important part of the work is having faith in your ability to embrace change gracefully.”
• “Don’t let failures discourage you they are merely stepping stones on the path to success.”
• “Find joy in each new beginning, no matter how small or grand it may be.”
• “New beginnings offer us a chance to redefine ourselves and create a life aligned with our true desires.”
• “The most important part of the work lies not in perfection but in embracing imperfections and growing from them.”
• “Embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for growth and transformation.”
• “New beginnings hold within them untapped potential; it’s up to us how far we can go.”
• “Be courageous enough to start over even when things seem uncertain.”
• “Life’s true essence lies not in holding onto what was but rather, embracing what will be.”
• “The most important part of the work is understanding that every ending brings forth a beautiful new beginning.”
• “In each new beginning, there resides an invitation for personal evolution and self-discovery.”
• “It’s time to let go of past mistakes and allow yourself room for growth.”
• “Embrace change as a catalyst for progress; remarkable things happen at new starting points”.
• “Leave behind old habits that hinder progress and adopt ones that empower growth.”
• “Every sunrise heralds the birth of infinite possibilities; embrace them with open arms.”
• “Recognize the value of embracing new beginnings and shedding old limitations.”
• “New beginnings are not about forgetting what came before, but rather creating a brighter future from those lessons learned.”
• “Have faith in yourself and your ability to navigate uncharted territories.”
• “Embrace each new beginning as an opportunity to become the best version of yourself.”

Embarking on a new path can be both exciting and challenging. As you shed your old skin and embrace a new way, it’s important to stay motivated and inspired. Here are uplifting quotes that will fuel your adventurous spirit along this journey.

• “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
• “An adventurous spirit is the compass that leads us to new paths, unlocking doors of opportunity and revealing the extraordinary possibilities that await.” – Mary Pickford
• “An adventurous spirit is essential for paving new paths and achieving greatness.” – Henry Ford
• “Every morning is an opportunity to begin anew.”
• “Embrace the unknown with open arms.”
• “Let go of what no longer serves you.”
• “The only way to discover the limits of the possible is to go beyond them into the impossible.” – Arthur C. Clarke
• “Dare to dream big, then make it happen.”
• “A new path awaits, full of endless possibilities.”
• “Adventure is calling, will you answer?”
• “Stepping into the unknown takes courage and faith in yourself.”
• “Open your heart and mind to new experiences.”
• “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone.”
• “With each step forward, leave behind what holds you back.”
• “Embrace change as an opportunity for growth.”
• “New paths lead to discoveries within yourself.
• “Be fearless in pursuit of what sets your soul on fire.”
• “Success comes from taking risks.”
• “Discover strength in facing challenges head-on.”
• “Travel light, let go of baggage from yesterday.”
• “Remember: Progress requires motion.”
• “Explore uncharted territories with curiosity.”
• “A single morning can change everything.”
• “Adventure awaits beyond familiar horizons.”
• “Growth happens when we step outside our comfort zone.”
• “Leave footprints on paths untouched by others.”
• “Embrace uncertainty; it paves the way for great adventures.”
• “Find beauty in every twist and turn along your new journey.”
• “Follow your heart, it knows the way.”
• “Discover the magic in each new beginning.”
• “Release the past, embrace the present, create your future.”
• “Welcome challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.”
• “In every ending lies the potential for a beautiful beginning.”
• “Take risks, break boundaries, and redefine what is possible.”
• “The best time to start something new is now.”
• “Your journey is yours alone; compare yourself to no one.”
• “Trust in yourself and your ability to navigate this new path.”
• “Embrace solitude as a chance to explore your inner self.”
• “Adventure isn’t about the destination; it’s about the journey itself.”
• “New paths are often filled with hidden treasures waiting to be discovered.”
• “Celebrate every step forward, no matter how small.”
• “Believe in yourself and watch miracles unfold along this new path.”
• “Embrace the unknown and discover your true potential.”
• “Let curiosity guide you as you explore uncharted territories.”
• “Dare to take risks, for it is through adversity that we grow.”
• “Every new path holds the promise of incredible adventures.”
• “Trust in yourself and your ability to navigate uncharted waters.”
• “Keep pushing forward, even when the journey gets tough.”
• “Remember, your greatest achievements lie just beyond your comfort zone.”
• “Embrace uncertainty with open arms; it is where magic happens.”

Painful endings mark the close of one chapter, paving the way for the beginning of a new chapter filled with fresh opportunities. As we embark on this journey, it is often helpful to reflect upon inspiring quotes about new beginnings.

These profound statements remind us that embracing change and starting afresh can lead to great achievements in life.

• “Be willing to embrace new challenges, for it is in the face of the unknown that we discover our true strength.” – Rainer Maria Rilke
• “Courage is not the absence of fear, but the triumph over it.” – Nelson Mandela
• “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
• “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.” – Dale Carnegie
• “Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one’s courage.” – Anais Nin
• “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
• “The harder the struggle, the more glorious the triumph.”
• “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.”
• “Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.” – Henry Ford
• “The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” – Steve Jobs
• “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino
• “Success usually comes to those who are too busy looking for it.”
• “With every hardship comes an opportunity for personal growth.”
• “Don’t watch the clock; do what it does: keep going.”
• “Believe in yourself and all that you are capable of.”
• “Difficulties in life are intended to make us better, not bitter.”
• “Embrace uncertainty as a path towards personal development.”
• “Find solace in knowing that challenges mold character.”
• “Keep calm and face every challenge head-on.”
• “Know that with perseverance, no obstacle is insurmountable.”
• “Take risks and conquer new challenges fearlessly.”
• “In challenging times, stay focused on your goals and stay determined.”
• “See obstacles as stepping stones towards success.”
• “Remember that challenges bring out strength you didn’t know existed within.”
• “Approach each new challenge with a positive mindset.”
• “The greatest glory lies not in never falling but rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
• “Success is not the absence of failure; it’s the persistence through failure.” – Aisha Tyler
• “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” – John D. Rockefeller
• “The biggest risk is not taking any risk.” – Mark Zuckerberg
• “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you thought you couldn’t.” – Rikki Rogers
• “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine
• Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.”
• “You were born to be a player, so play on.”
• “No challenge is too big when you have faith in your abilities.”
• “Stay committed to your dreams even when challenges arise.”
• “The only limits are those we place on ourselves.”
• “Greatness comes from pushing beyond comfort zones.”
• “Challenge yourself daily and watch how you grow.”
• “Believe in your potential, even when facing uncertainty.”
• “In every difficulty lies an opportunity for personal transformation.”
• “When faced with a challenge, ask yourself: ‘What can I learn from this?'”
• “Embrace change as a catalyst for personal and professional growth.”
• “Don’t fear failure; see it as a stepping stone toward success.”
• “Stay focused on your goals, no matter how tough things may get.”
• “Remember that challenges are temporary; perseverance leads to victory.”
• “Success is not achieved overnight; it’s built one challenge at a time.”
• “Use challenges as fuel for motivation instead of obstacles.”
• “Never underestimate your ability to overcome adversity.”
• “Embrace new challenges as opportunities for growth and discover the depths of your potential.”
• “The path to success is paved with audacious steps forward, as each new challenge brings an opportunity to shine brighter.”

Embarking on a new journey requires wisdom and guidance to navigate through present circumstances while letting go of the past. Here are inspirational new beginnings quotes that will inspire you to embrace a new chapter and journey in your life.

• “Your present circumstances don’t determine your future; they merely shape it.”
• “Embrace the uncertainty of today, for it holds the possibilities of tomorrow.”
• “Letting go of yesterday’s burdens frees your spirit to embrace new opportunities.”
• “The key to unlocking a brighter future lies in staying focused on the present moment.”
• “In every ending lies the seed of a new beginning waiting to be nurtured.”
• “Choose growth over comfort and pave your path towards a brighter tomorrow.”
• “Releasing attachments to past failures opens doors for fresh successes ahead.”
• “The past is a place for lessons, not residence; learn and move forward bravely.”
• “Find solace in knowing that each step taken today leads you closer to your dreams.”
• “Freedom begins when you let go of regrets from yesterday’s choices.”
• “Every sunrise gifts you an opportunity to start anew; seize it with open arms.”
• “Learn from yesterday’s mistakes, but don’t let them define who you become tomorrow.”
• “Present circumstances may challenge you, but they can never define your true worth.”
• “Growth flourishes when we release our grip on what no longer serves us.”
• “Looking back impedes progress; focus forward and create a future filled with purpose.”
• “Realize that every setback only strengthens your resilience for the journey ahead.”
• “Embrace change as an opportunity for personal growth and transformation.”
• “Letting go paves way for healing wounds, enabling fresh rays of hope ahead.”
• “Present challenges are stepping stones leading towards future triumphs.”
• “The power to shape your new journey lies within; trust in yourself and the path will unfold.”
• “Release yesterday’s pain, open your heart to today’s joy, and welcome tomorrow’s possibilities.”
• “Every ending marks a transition point towards a brighter chapter of your story.”
• “Embrace the unknown with an unwavering belief in the magic of new beginnings.”
• “Your present circumstances are temporary; focus on building a future filled with abundance.”
• “Letting go allows space for new experiences and people who align with your true self.”
• “In releasing the past, you create space for miracles to enter your life today.”
• “Present challenges are opportunities in disguise; embrace them as stepping stones towards growth.”
• “Allow yourself to be transformed by embracing the lessons hidden within present circumstances.”
• “Yesterday is but a memory; live fully in this moment, for it holds infinite potential.”
• “The door to endless possibilities opens when you let go of yesterday’s regrets.”
• “Present difficulties mold us into stronger versions of ourselves; embrace them wholeheartedly.”
• “Within every ending resides seeds of wisdom that will guide you towards a brighter future.”
• “Growth occurs when we shed old layers and step courageously into the unknown territory ahead.”
• “Today is not defined by yesterday’s mistakes but rather by how we choose to grow from them!”
• “Letting go sets you free from chains that bind you to past disappointments.”
• “Present circumstances serve as catalysts for personal transformation and renewed purpose.”
• “Wisdom lies in recognizing that present challenges bring forth opportunities for growth and resilience.”
• “Yesterday may have shaped our lives, but it is today that determines our destiny!”
• “Releasing attachment to past outcomes creates space for fresh victories on your new journey.”
• “Embrace life’s twists and turns, for it is within present circumstances that true growth blossoms.”
• “Growth requires the courage to let go of past narratives and create a new story.”
• “Allow yourself to be guided by the light of today, leaving yesterday’s darkness behind.”
• “Present difficulties are temporary; your determination will lead you towards brighter horizons.”
• “Releasing yesterday’s burdens permits space for today’s blessings to unfold.”
• “In every end lies an opportunity to begin again with renewed wisdom and resilience.”
• “The key to unlocking your potential lies in embracing present circumstances with grace.”
• “Letting go doesn’t mean forgetting; it means making room for a brighter future.”
• “Your journey begins anew when you release yesterday’s grip on your heart and mind.”
• “Present challenges build character, laying the foundation for future victories yet unseen.”
• “Remember, each step taken forward on this new journey brings you closer to fulfillment.”

Empowering quotes can serve as a source of inspiration to fuel your determination for the journey ahead. Life quotes have the power to uplift and motivate, reminding us to take a deep breath and keep moving forward.

They encapsulate wisdom gained from past experiences, helping us learn from last year’s words while propelling us toward new achievements and a new relationship. Harnessing this motivational force can empower us to overcome challenges and stay focused on our goals.

• “Empowerment is the fuel that propels us on our new journey.” – Maya Angelou
• “Empowerment is not just about giving people a voice, but also providing them with the tools and opportunities to make that voice heard.” – Desmond Tutu
• “Believe in yourself and don’t let anyone dim your light.” – Taylor Swift.
• “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Walt Disney
• “Dream more, learn more, care more, and be more. Empowerment comes from within.” – Dolly Parton
• “Knowledge is power, and the ability to think critically empowers individuals to shape their own destiny.” – Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.
• “Every ending is a brand new beginning.”
• “Embrace the unknown, for it holds the potential of a brand new ending.”
• “In every challenge lies an opportunity for a brand new ending.”
• “Celebrate the closing of one chapter and eagerly anticipate the beginning of another.”
• “Welcome change, as it paves the way for a brand new ending.”
• “A fresh start awaits those who are willing to let go of what no longer serves them.”
• “Endings mark milestones on your journey towards greatness.”
• “See every goodbye as an invitation to welcome a brand new ending.”
• “Release what has ended and make space for something remarkable to begin.”
• “The end of one thing signifies the start of something extraordinary.”
• “Trust in your ability to create a beautiful and fulfilling future, even when faced with endings.”
• “Endings are merely stepping stones on your path towards personal growth.”
• “Allow yourself time and space to heal from endings, knowing that brighter beginnings await.”
• “Aim not just for closure but also for an empowering transformation.”
• “In every breakup lies an opportunity to discover oneself anew.”
• “Embrace change in relationships; it can lead you toward incredible growth.”
• “Recognize that endings pave way for opportunities in both love and life.”
• “Choose self-growth as you navigate through endings in relationships.”
• ”Leave behind toxic relationships, welcoming healthier connections instead.”
• ”Acknowledge that each relationship teaches valuable lessons along the journey.”
• ”Accepting ends allows room for discovering meaningful beginnings.”
• ”Start afresh by nurturing inner strength after relationship closures.”
• ”Embrace independence after each relationship’s closure, finding strength within.”
• ”Moving on from endings opens doors to new possibilities in relationships.”
• ”Build a stronger foundation for future connections by healing from past endings.”
• “Find solace in knowing that with each ending, you are one step closer to your true self.”
• “Release the past and create space for a loving and fulfilling relationship.”
• “Seek relationships that empower you and bring out the best version of yourself.”
• “Embrace change, as it is often the gateway to healthier relationships.”
• “Choose growth over comfort; allow relationships to transform you positively.”
• “The end of one relationship signifies an opportunity for another beautiful connection.”
• “Each ending brings valuable lessons that shape our future relationships.”
• “Grant yourself permission to heal after the end of a relationship, paving way for new beginnings.”
• “Embrace the unknown in love, as it holds the possibility of a brand new ending.”
• “Choose growth amidst relationship closures; they are stepping stones towards finding true happiness.”
• “Endings provide us with an opportunity to redefine what we desire in our next relationship.”
• “Recognize your worth and attract healthy connections after every ending.”
• “Let go of what no longer serves you, making room for a loving and fulfilling partnership.”
• “Celebrate each breakup as an opportunity for personal growth and self-discovery.”
• “Endings pave the way for deeper connections based on authenticity and mutual respect.”
• “Acknowledge that every chapter has its closing line before turning over a new page.”
• “In every farewell lies potential magic waiting to be discovered in fresh beginnings.”
• “Grant yourself permission to close chapters that no longer serve your personal narrative.”
• “Embrace closure as an empowering tool for creating your desired story’s climax.”

Embarking on a new journey can be both exhilarating and challenging. As you turn over a new leaf, it’s important to stay resilient and persevere through the inevitable struggles.

In this section, we present 50 inspirational quotes that will uplift your spirits and encourage you to keep going towards new beginnings, even when the journey gets tough.

Let these words from wise men and women inspire you to let go of struggle and create good memories filled with strength and determination.

• “Perseverance is the fuel that propels us forward on a new journey.” – C. Joybell C.
• “Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” – Unknown
• “Life is about accepting the challenges along the way, choosing to keep moving forward, and savoring the journey.” – Roy T. Bennett
• “The only way out is through.” – Robert Frost
• “Strength doesn’t come from what you can do; it comes from overcoming things you once thought you couldn’t.” – Rikki Rogers
• “Embrace challenges as opportunities for growth.”
• “Stay focused on your goals, even in the face of setbacks.”
• “Find strength in your ability to overcome obstacles.”
• “Believe in yourself and your capacity to succeed.”
• “Cultivate a resilient mindset that sees failure as a stepping stone to success.”
• “Surround yourself with positive influences who encourage perseverance.”
• “Remember that every journey starts with a single step – take it!”
• “When faced with adversity, rise above and prove your resilience.”
• “Success is not measured by how many times you fall, but by how many times you get back up.”
• “Keep pushing forward, even when progress seems slow or uncertain.”
• “Resilience is not about avoiding difficulties; it’s about bouncing back stronger from them.”
• “Trust in your ability to adapt and thrive in new situations.”
• “View challenges as opportunities for personal growth and development.”
• “Stay committed to your goals, even when the path becomes difficult.”
• “Perseverance is the fuel that propels you towards success – keep going!”
• “They may say it’s impossible, but remember: nothing great was ever achieved without someone daring to believe it could be done.”
• “You are stronger than you think – tap into that strength and keep moving forward.”
• “When faced with adversity, remember why you started on this path and let it fuel your determination.”
• “Resilience isn’t just about enduring hardships; it’s also about finding joy amidst the struggles.”
• “Don’t let fear dictate your future – embrace change and grow through life’s challenges.”
• “Inspiration can be found within yourself – dig deep and harness the power within to persevere.”
• “Mistakes are inevitable on any new path; learn from them, adjust course if needed, but never give up.”
• “Remember: resilience isn’t just about surviving; it’s about thriving and flourishing despite the odds.”
• “When life knocks you down, use it as an opportunity to show how strong you can bounce back.”
• “Success is not a straight line; it’s a journey of ups and downs – embrace the process and keep going.”
• “Your new path may be challenging, but your resilience will carry you through.”
• “Every setback is an opportunity to learn, grow, and come back stronger than before.”
• “Trust in your abilities and trust that setbacks are temporary roadblocks on the path to success.”
• “Embrace change with open arms – it often leads to unexpected opportunities for growth.”
• “Remember: resilience isn’t about avoiding failure; it’s about bouncing back with renewed determination.”
• “Stay focused on your vision – even small steps forward are progress towards your goals.”
• “Believe in yourself, even when no one else does – self-belief is a powerful tool for resilience.”
• “When faced with doubt or criticism, let it fuel your determination rather than hinder it.”
• “Resilience requires patience – trust that every step forward brings you closer to where you want to be.”
• Surround yourself with positive influences who inspire and support your journey towards resilience.
• “The road ahead may be uncertain, but remember: uncertainty breeds possibility – embrace the unknown!”
• “You have overcome challenges before; draw strength from past victories as you face new ones now.”
• “Resilience means finding solutions instead of dwelling on problems – focus on what’s within your control.”
• “Don’t let fear hold you back from pursuing your dreams – use it as motivation to prove yourself wrong.”
• “Success often comes after multiple failures – keep going until you achieve what others think is impossible.”
• “Never underestimate the power of perseverance in turning dreams into reality.”
• “When facing adversity, ask yourself: ‘How can I grow from this experience?’ Then take action.”
• “Inspiration comes from within – listen to your inner voice and trust that you have what it takes to overcome.”
• “Challenges are opportunities for growth – embrace them and come out stronger on the other side.”
• “Resilience is not about being unbreakable; it’s about bouncing back with newfound strength and wisdom.”

Optimistic quotes can provide a source of encouragement and positivity during new beginnings. They serve as reminders to maintain a positive mindset and embrace change with optimism.

By focusing on uplifting messages, these quotes can help individuals overcome challenges, stay motivated, and approach their new endeavors with confidence.

Incorporating optimistic quotes into daily routines can cultivate a supportive environment that fosters personal growth and resilience in the face of uncertainty.

• “A wise man embraces new beginnings, for they hold the power to ignite a spark of positivity in one’s life.”
• “Embrace new beginnings as the canvas for your best story, painting it with positivity.”
• “Embrace new beginnings, for they pave the path to a better man.”
• “Embrace the blank page, for it holds the potential to script a story of new beginnings and infinite possibilities.”
• “New beginnings offer endless opportunities to explore in different ways and embrace change.”
• “Next year’s words hold the power to shape new beginnings.”
• “Every day is a chance for a new beginning.” – Mel Gibson.
• “From broken pieces, new beginnings emerge.”
• “Embrace new beginnings as opportunities for growth.”
• “Stay positive and believe in your ability to succeed.”
• “See challenges as stepping stones towards a brighter future.”
• “Cultivate optimism and watch positivity flourish.”
• “Let go of the past and focus on the possibilities ahead.”
• “Choose optimistic thoughts to shape your new beginning.”
• “Approach each day with a hopeful mindset.”
• “Believe that every ending paves the way for a fresh start.”
• “Surround yourself with positive people who uplift and inspire you.”
• “Start each day with gratitude, it sets the tone for positivity throughout.”
• “Choose to see setbacks as temporary roadblocks, not permanent obstacles.”
• “Trust in your journey, even during uncertain times.”
• “See change as an opportunity to discover hidden strengths within yourself.”
• “Remember that optimism attracts abundance into your life.”
• “Focus on progress, not perfection, in your new beginnings.”
• “Visualize success and let it guide you towards achieving it.”
• “Be patient with yourself; great things take time to unfold.”
• “Find joy in the process of creating a new chapter in your life.”
• “Discover the power of positive self-talk on your journey forward.”
• “Release fear and embrace courage as you embark on this fresh start.”
• “Optimism is contagious – spread it generously wherever you go!”
• “Look for silver linings amidst any challenges that arise along the way.”
• “Choose kindness over negativity; it magnifies positivity around you.”
• “Celebrate small victories along your path towards bigger goals.”
• “Remind yourself daily: you have everything within you needed to succeed!”
• “Let go of limiting beliefs that hold you back from embracing new possibilities.”
• “Every sunrise symbolizes another chance to make your dreams come true.”
• “Trust that every step forward brings you closer to where want to be.”
• “Surround yourself with those who encourage and support your positive outlook.”
• “Embrace the unknown in your new beginnings, it is full of endless possibilities.”
• “Believe that every setback is an opportunity for a powerful comeback.”
• “Focus on progress rather than perfection; each step forward counts.”
• “Choose to see challenges as opportunities for growth and learning.”
• “Trust in your ability to overcome obstacles and create a brighter future.”
• “Remind yourself that positivity attracts success into your life.”
• “Find joy in the journey of creating a fresh start for yourself.”
• “Release fear and embrace courage as you embark on this new chapter.”
• “Cultivate gratitude daily; it fuels optimism throughout your new beginning.”
• “Surround yourself with supportive individuals who uplift and inspire you.”
• “Visualize success as you move forward towards achieving your goals.”
• “Let go of self-doubt; believe in yourself and the power of new beginnings.”
• “Remember that optimism is contagious – spread positivity wherever you go!”

Hope is the most important thing that keeps us going, even in new places. It fuels our determination and optimism, allowing us to face challenges with resilience.

In unfamiliar surroundings, hope serves as a guiding light, reminding us that brighter days lie ahead.

With hope by our side, we embrace the unknown with an unwavering belief in possibilities and a steadfast resolve to create a better future.

• “Hope is the idea that turns each day into the beginning of a new book.”
• “Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.” – Emily Dickinson
• “Every new opportunity is a ray of hope, illuminating the path to a brighter future.”
• “Hope is the fuel that keeps us moving forward, even when all seems lost.” – Paulo Coelho.
• “Hope is the anchor that steadies us during tough times.”
• “Hope is the fuel that keeps us going, even when faced with the toughest of challenges.” – Muhammad Ali
• “Hope is the fuel that ignites our potential and propels us towards a brighter future.” – Nido Qubein
• “Embrace uncertainty as an opportunity for growth.”
• “Find strength in the face of new challenges and forge ahead.”
• “Believe in yourself, for you are capable of great things.”
• “Let go of fear and step into the unknown with courage.”
• “Remember, every journey begins with a single step forward.”
• “Stay resilient when faced with setbacks; they are part of the adventure.”
• “Trust that your path will lead you to where you need to be.”
• “Embrace change as a chance to discover new possibilities.”
• “Have faith in your abilities, even when others doubt you.”
• “Choose optimism and let it guide you towards brighter horizons.”
• “Cultivate gratitude for the opportunities that lay before you.”
• “Don’t forget to celebrate small victories along the way.”
• “Surround yourself with those who uplift and inspire you on your journey.”
• “Seek inspiration from nature’s ability to adapt and thrive.”
• “Think big, dream bigger- there are no limits to what you can achieve.”
• “Persevere through challenges, knowing they are temporary.”
• “Seize each day as an opportunity for growth and learning.”
• “Remember that failure is not final–it’s a stepping stone towards success.”
• “Find solace in knowing that every end is just a new beginning.”
• “Allow curiosity to fuel your thirst for discovery.”
• “Have confidence in your ability to navigate uncharted waters.”
• “Draw strength from past triumphs as motivation for future adventures.”
• “Be open-minded; embrace different perspectives along your journey.”
• “Let passion be your driving force towards new heights.”
• “Trust the magic of beginnings: each one holds boundless potential.”
• “Smile at adversity; it only serves to make us stronger.”
• “Seek solace in exploring untrodden paths.”
• “Nurture hope like a flame, lighting up even the darkest corners.”
• “Be bold in pursuing your dreams; they are worth the risk.”
• “Embrace change as a gateway to personal transformation.”
• “Remain curious and open to new experiences.”
• “Let optimism be your compass, guiding you through uncharted territories.”
• “Cherish the present, for it’s an adventure waiting to unfold.”
• “Relish in the beauty of taking chances and embracing new beginnings.”
• “Stay resilient; every setback brings you one step closer to triumph.”
• “Trust that each endeavor will shape you into a stronger version of yourself.”
• “Seek inspiration from those who have conquered their own adventures.”
• “Discover joy in unexpected detours along your journey.”
• “Have faith that even amidst uncertainty, greatness awaits.”
• “Believe in yourself, for within lies infinite potential.”
• “Sometimes, the smallest things give us hope.” – Dr. Seuss
• “Remember that every new adventure holds promise for growth and fulfillment.”
• “The very least you can do in your life is to figure out what you hope for. And the most you can do is live inside that hope. Not admire it from a distance but live right in it, under its roof.” – Barbara Kingsolver

Inspirational quotes can be powerful tools to guide and motivate us as we embark on new journeys and new beginnings. They serve as reminders of our strength and resilience, encouraging us to overcome challenges and forge ahead with determination.

These quotes often encapsulate timeless wisdom from great minds who have faced adversity and triumphed. By incorporating these inspirational words into our daily lives, we can find the inspiration needed to navigate uncharted territories, embrace growth, and create the future we desire.

• “Forging a new path requires courage, determination, and an unwavering belief in one’s vision.” – Josiyah Martin
• “Embracing a new path is not just about change, but about taking courageous steps towards progress and innovation.” – Shahbaz Sharif
• “Embrace the uncertainty of a new path and trust that it will lead you to extraordinary discoveries.” – Sarah Ban Breathnach
• “Embrace the uncertainty of a new path; it holds the key to personal growth and endless possibilities.” – Marsha Petrie Sue
• “Embark on a new path, for it is through the journey that we discover our true selves.” – Germany Kent
• “Every new journey brings a chance for transformation and self-discovery.” – T.S. Eliot
• “Embrace the possibilities that await at every given moment of a new journey.”
• “Every new journey begins at the end of the day.”
• “Exploring great places ignites the spark of a new journey.”
• “Embrace the thrill of a new journey, where the path intertwines with new people, opening horizons of endless possibilities.”
• “Embark on a new journey, leaving behind last year’s language.”
• “Embrace the beautiful journey of today, as it leads you to new horizons.”
• “Every single moment of a new journey holds the potential for limitless possibilities.”
• “Achieving a new journey requires unwavering dedication and hard work.”
• “Embrace uncertainty and have faith in your abilities.”
• “Be courageous enough to take the first step towards your goals.”
• “Seek opportunities to learn and grow from every experience.”
• “Trust the process, even when it feels challenging or unfamiliar.”
• “Stay focused on your vision and let nothing deter you from it.”
• “Remember that setbacks are merely stepping stones to success.”
• “Be open to new perspectives and ideas that can shape your journey.”
• “Embrace failure as a chance to learn, adapt, and improve.”
• “Surround yourself with positive influences that inspire greatness.”
• “Stay persistent in the face of obstacles; they are temporary roadblocks, not dead ends.”
• “Believe in yourself, even when others doubt you or your path.”
• “Take risks without fear of failure; they lead to extraordinary growth.”
• “Let go of what no longer serves you; create room for new opportunities.”
• “Cultivate a mindset of resilience and perseverance through challenges.”
• “Find inspiration in everyday moments; beauty is all around us if we look for it.”
• “Find strength within yourself during difficult times; you are more capable than you think.”
• “Stay committed to personal growth; continuous improvement is key.”
• “Seek balance between work and life pursuits for long-term fulfillment.”
• “Release self-doubt by focusing on past achievements and successes.”
• “Cultivate gratitude as a daily practice; appreciate both big and small wins equally.”
• “Take time for self-care along your journey; prioritize rest, rejuvenation, and reflection.”
• “Surround yourself with supportive individuals who celebrate your victories genuinely.”
• “Be proactive rather than reactive in shaping your destiny.”
• “Allow curiosity to guide exploration into uncharted territories.”
• “Value progress over perfection as each step forward brings new insights.”
• “Practice patience knowing that great things take time.”
• “Harness the power of positivity by maintaining an optimistic outlook.”
• “Accept challenges as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.”
• “Cultivate adaptability to navigate unexpected twists and turns.”
• “Embrace authenticity and let your true self shine in all that you do.”
• “Seek inspiration from those who have walked similar paths before you.”
• “Remain open-minded, for innovation often arises from unconventional thinking.”
• “Find purpose in your pursuits, aligning your actions with your core values.”
• “Be kind to yourself along the way, celebrating accomplishments big and small.”
• “Create a clear vision of success and stay committed to its achievement.”
• “Be fearless in pursuing new paths, knowing that great rewards await those who dare.”

The only thing certain about new beginnings is change. Moving to a new place and stepping into a new chapter opens doors to endless possibilities. As these inspirational new journey quotes remind us, it’s the process that truly matters, not just the destination when it comes to new beginnings.

Fresh start quotes inspire us to embrace opportunities and leave the past behind. Ultimately, embracing new beginnings can be the best thing we do for ourselves.

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Every journey begins with a single step.

Your journey begins with a choice to get up, step out, and live fully

The longest journey begins with a single step, not with a turn of the ignition key.

The only impossible journey is the one you never begin.

Realizing your goal, resolution, or transformation is a journey. Change, like any meaningful endeavor, proceeds sequentially through steps. The journey begins with the contemplation stage of specifying realistic goals, getting ready, or getting psyched. The planning stage is all about prepping. How exactly will I do this thing? At some point you will jump from preparing and planning to perspiring, the work of implementing the new, desired behavior. Getting there is wonderful, but we need to keep you there, which entails persevering through slips and, finally, persisting over time.

I'm the type of person that likes to dream big, and I've often found that every great journey begins with a dream.

According to the ancient Chinese proverb, A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a cash advance.

The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. Watch your step.

Sometimes journeys begin long before their first step is taken

The Day We Let Our Convictions Define Our Life Rather Than Our Insecurities, Our True Journey Begins.

The longest journey begins with a single step.

The journey begins, though, with understanding what it means to be a christian. To say you believe in Jesus apart from conversion in your life completely misses the essence of what it means to follow him. Do not be deceived.

The longest journey begins with a single step, not with the turn of an ignition key. That’s the best thing about walking, the journey itself. It doesn’t much matter whether you get where you’re going or not. You’ll get there anyway. Every good hike brings you eventually back home. Right where you started.

Since the moment of self-consciousness comes to a permanent end - and a new journey begins- is such a decisive stroke or milestone in the contemplative life, I can only speculate why so little has been said of this breakthrough; in fact , I may never get over the silence on the part of writers who say nothing about this second movement.

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How to Start Your Spiritual Journey (7 Illuminating Steps)

by Mateo · Apr 20, 2024 · 215 Comments

There is a candle in your heart, ready to be kindled. There is a void in your soul, ready to be filled. You feel it, don’t you? – Rumi

Welcome, dear spiritual wanderer.

You’ve come to this page seeking guidance, and that’s what we intend to give you wholeheartedly.

Before you begin, we want to honor your self-sovereignty and inner instincts, so:

please remember to not accept anything as being “true” that I write or anything that anyone on the spiritual journey says/writes/teaches without first checking in with your own inner knowing.

No one is infallible, no matter what degree of awakening they have embodied, so I strongly encourage you to think for yourself, find out for yourself, and always, always trust your intuition. (This advice can save you a lot of pain on your journey!)

With that said:

If you’re short on time, scroll down to see the Table of Contents . Otherwise, I guarantee that this article is worth reading from start to finish (that’s why it’s the ‘Start Here’ page!).

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Let’s begin with the uncomfortable truth:

Most of us in the modern world have resigned ourselves to a cliched existence, indulging in endless distractions.

We go through life with minimal or pseudo-faith and avoid comprehending the emptiness of our lives. We are endlessly haunted by the shallowness of our relationships, neurotic issues, and  inescapable loneliness.

And yet there’s so much more to us as a species than what we really know.

You and I carry the most mysterious and magnificent qualities within us imaginable. Yet, we unknowingly guard and protect the greatest gift that is our  Souls from the world.

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It’s so easy for us to feel meaningless when we perceive ourselves as mere cogs in society’s machine.

The truth is that we are much more than slaves of 9 to 5 jobs. We are capable of creating deeply meaningful, mystical, and fulfilling lives. We are capable of finding our true calling and personal destiny.

For centuries indigenous people throughout the world have known that to fully explore the depths of the Soul and reunite with Spirit we must go on a spiritual journey into the unknown lands within ourselves.

In many ancient cultures, they had Elders and Shamans to encourage and oversee these journeys toward a deeper spiritual existence. Sadly, these days in our own culture, we have lost such sacred rites and rituals. Instead, orthodox religion has replaced living  spirituality with a theoretical god , dismissing, and outlawing personal experimentation and union with the Divine.

On this page, my aim is to help you start navigating your spiritual journey, be a lone wolf, and listen to your soul’s calling to reunite with Spirit.

(If you need extra in-depth support after reading this article, I highly recommend checking out our All-in-One Bundle and Shadow & Light Membership – these offerings give you a wide selection of deep, illuminating, and powerful tools and resources to empower you on your journey.)

Table of contents

What is the spiritual journey, 12 signs you’re called to the spiritual journey (the ancient hero/ine’s path), the 3 worlds of the spiritual journey (which are you inhabiting), inner work vs. soul work, 5 phases of the spiritual seeker’s journey, how to start your spiritual journey (7 steps).

The spiritual journey is a personal quest we undertake to reconnect with our Souls, release attachment to the ego, and rediscover our True Nature .

In a nutshell, the spiritual journey is about returning to the Centre of our being : it’s a path traditionally undertaken by mystics , shamans, and sages.

But in this day and age where times have changed, and we’re suffering from collective soul loss , the spiritual journey is open and accessible to all people (and no longer just ascetics, monks, and other holy people). Indeed, listening to the Soul’s calling of reuniting with Spirit is our deepest longing and highest calling as a species.

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People have felt a pull toward something greater than themselves since the beginning of time.

Ancient cultures had many stories that served to illustrate the journey to fulfilling one’s destiny and experiencing Wholeness or Enlightenment . These journeys mythologist Joseph Campbell described as the “Calls to Adventure.”

A call to adventure is something we all experience at least once in life. When we embark on this adventure, we begin the process of gaining self-understanding, reclaiming our precious Soul gifts, and dissolving the blockages that obscure our Inner Light.

The archetype of the hero/heroine discovering their true spiritual nature goes back thousands of years. The Greeks told the story of Orpheus , who descended into the underworld to rescue his bride, Eurydice, from Hades. The Nordic people had their hero-warrior Beowulf , and the Sumerians wrote of Inanna , who battled her sister in the dark world. Throughout history, there have been so many stories of individuals who have struggled through hardship to find themselves. But of what importance are they to our path?

Essentially, these hero/ines symbolize our spiritual journeys , that is, leaving everything familiar behind, entering the unknown, encountering numerous unconscious monsters, and finally returning back home with a sense of renewed fulfillment and wisdom.

Here are 12 signs you’re being called to walk the spiritual journey of awakening:

• You feel lost in life
• You long for a place that feels like your ‘true home’
• You keep wondering what your meaning or purpose is
• You feel like you have a big destiny to fulfill (which is yet to be revealed)
• You sense that there’s much more to life than meets the eye
• You’re experiencing strange synchronicities, signs, and omens
• You’re shedding your old self and you’re transforming, but you don’t know who you truly are yet
• There’s a sense of nostalgia and nagging longing for something you can’t pinpoint
• You experience bouts of melancholy, depression, and existential crisis
• You feel extra sensitive and fragile
• A lot of what you once valued seems meaningless and empty
• It feels like the rug has been pulled out from underneath you, and you’re falling into a void

Can you relate to any of the above signs? If you can, you’re most certainly being called to embark on the spiritual journey.

The breeze at dawn has secrets to tell you. Don’t go back to sleep. You must ask for what you really want. Don’t go back to sleep. People are going back and forth across the doorsill where the two worlds touch. The door is round and open. Don’t go back to sleep. – Rumi 

At some point in life, we all experience the “call to adventure.” Often, our journeys start when we experience a sudden  spiritual awakening , kundalini awakening , or dark night of the soul . Often, without wanting to, we are cast onto the path of inner exploration.

Like you, I have wandered these paths and have at times wound up lost and confused. For this reason, I find it useful to map out the spiritual journey in a way that helps the human mind know where it is and where it will go next.

My Andean ancestry speaks of three worlds that we can experience in life: the Upper World (Hanaq Pacha), the Middle World (Kay Pacha), and the Lower World (Ukhu Pacha).

In many traditions and mythologies, these three worlds correspond to the different realms of Self.

The Upper World is the home of Spirit, the Underworld the home of Souls, and the Middle World is the home of the physical body and human ego .

Different practices and techniques are used in each of the three realms to help us spiritually mature and rediscover joy, peace, and nondual wholeness .

Below, I’ll explore each of these three realms with you:

Middle World

Purpose: Personality development

In our everyday lives, we function within the middle world. The middle world is responsible for our ego development, and yet many people on the spiritual path ignore this vital element of inner growth.

Without developing a healthy personality, our spiritual growth reaches a dead end because we are more prone to falling into many spiritual traps and pitfalls down the line (such as spiritual narcissism , spiritual materialism, and more).

In life, we all begin within the middle world or physical realm. As children and teenagers, we go through various years of personality change and growth. Finally, as adults, we have all developed unique personalities. Yet many of us fail to continue our self-development, getting lost in corporate jobs and the pursuit of money, status, and fame.

The goal of the middle world path is to develop a healthy personality or ego. Tasks involved in this process include the exploration of core emotional wounds, self-love , and the cultivation of authenticity. A healthy adult ego will be able to love freely, be vulnerable, express creativity, and display empathy towards others – which are vital in every area of life.

We cannot develop a healthy personality by using techniques from the Upper or Under World, such as meditation or shadow work. Instead, we must use inner work techniques that pertain to ego development and healing, such as assertiveness training, non-violent communication techniques, cognitive behavioral therapy, NLP, and other psychological avenues of self-development.

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Under World

Purpose: Soul discovery

Our Soul is the vital, mysterious, and wild core of our individual selves. It is the unique essence within each of us that goes deeper than our personalities.

Think of your Soul as a stream that is connected to the ocean of Spirit. Our Souls contain our destiny, purpose, gifts, and the ultimate significance of our individual lives. To access these deep layers and qualities, we must descend into the Under World of our unconscious minds.

Unfortunately, for thousands of years, our culture has “protected” us from the hardships and dangers of the descent into the Soul. This has been done through the establishment of comfortable, predictable, and clockwork lives that revolve around material pleasures and shallow values.

In fact, thanks to religious thought, the descent into our Under Worlds has been condemned as “evil” and wayward.  Only Shamanic cultures and a few Western mystical schools like Hermeticism and Alchemy have dedicated themselves to exploring the Under World.

The descent into the Under World has been so feared and avoided because it is a perilous journey. There is a reason why Christianity referred to this place as “hell.” Within our Under Worlds lie our repressed thoughts, feelings, desires, traumas, and denied gifts. Often when we descend, or inscend, into ourselves, we come across many demons, ghastly creatures, and other parts of our Shadow Selves that we’ve been unconsciously hiding from.

Yet despite the fact that the Under World journey can be such a harrowing and haunting experience, it is ultimately a powerful odyssey. Only by descending into our personal Under Worlds can we truly embrace our true life calling, talents, gifts, and deepest values.

Under World, or deeper inner work techniques, include practices that allow us to access altered states of consciousness . These may include practices such as  lucid dreaming , drumming, shadow work , shamanic trances, breathwork, vision quests, etc.

Upper World

Purpose: Uniting with Spirit

The Upper World journey, or that of the ascent, is what we often refer to as Self-Realization .

There comes a moment in our journey between the middle world and the underworld in which an equilibrium or inner spaciousness forms , allowing us to move up into the Upper World.

For example, it’s much harder to spiritually awaken to the Upper World when our unconscious minds are plagued with deep childhood traumas (that stem from the underworld), trust issues (underworld problem), and poor self-esteem (middle world problem).

The practice of inner work is what allows this inner space to emerge because it dissolves the contractions of the ego that hide our True Nature as Divine Consciousness.

We enter the path of ascent up into the Upper World when we learn to surrender our ego identification (known as ego death ) and Soul identification. It’s at this point of the path that soul work is needed – soul work, in this case, refers to doing the soul’s work of letting go, opening, and merging back into its original home of Spirit.

The experience and realization that the personal identity (or ego) is an illusory thought construct, and who we truly are is Infinite Consciousness, is what has been referred to as Self-Realization , Christ Consciousness , Buddha Nature, Nirvana, or Enlightenment.

This shift of consciousness involves our Infinite, Divine, Eternal, and Absolute Nature awakening from the dream of the separate egoic self. Techniques used to induce this inner shift of being are often found in the mystical schools of Zen, Kundalini, Taoism , Sufism, and disciplines such as meditation, self-inquiry , and yoga.

Note:  Unfortunately, many people in the spiritual community believe that spiritual ascension is all that is needed to experience peace and wholeness. As a result, the middle world and under world paths have been cast aside as if they don’t matter. However, only focusing on your “higher chakras,” cultivating positivity and Oneness with Spirit , creates lopsided individuals. When the darker and more down-to-earth elements of self-growth are ignored, the result is imbalanced and unhealthy individuals . As such, here on lonerwolf, we try to focus on exploring all three realms (the middle, under, and upper world) to create balance.

In the previous section, I mentioned inner work and soul work a few times. But what’s the difference? And how do both relate to the spiritual journey?

Within this website and the work of myself and Aletheia, inner work refers to the active exploration, illumination, and dissolution of blockages within the psyche. Inner work is a psychological process that helps us to heal and find inner harmony and wholeness on a human level.

Examples of inner work practices include the practice of self-love, inner child work, shadow work, body work, and anything that involves actively finding and releasing the contractions within the mind.

On the other hand, soul work is the more passive and receptive process of opening, surrendering, and resting within our True Nature (also known as Consciousness, Presence, Nondual Awareness, and Spirit). Soul work is, quite literally, doing the soul’s work of remembering and returning back to Source as our Ultimate Home and True Nature.

Examples of soul work practices include self-inquiry, prayer, contemplation, meditation, mirror work, and anything that involves cultivating a sense of being .

Both inner work and soul work are needed on our spiritual journeys to help us both wake up on a spiritual level and grow up on a human level. To avoid lopsided development and getting possessed by unresolved inner shadows (which can and do arise no matter what level of realization we’ve had), we need to explore both our human psychology and relax into our birthless, deathless True Nature.

Inner work makes the inner space for soul work to take place. Soul work helps to illuminate and sharpen our inner work. Both go hand-in-hand and are vital allies on our spiritual awakening journeys. As you get familiar with this website and our work, you’ll hear about both inner work and soul work.

Roughly speaking, there are about five phases of the spiritual journey (although, of course, there could be many more – but I’m just sharing the phases I’m aware of).

I refer to these as ‘ phases ‘ and not stages because the spiritual seeker’s journey is not a linear process that has a start and end; it is cyclical. It’s like the moon. It’s a spiraling dance of energy that is ever-deepening and changing – there is no “end,” even after you’ve had an enlightened shift in awareness.

Here’s a visual diagram of the Seeker’s Journey , which is the spiritual wheel of transformation that we base our work around on this website:

Below, you’ll find the five phases ruled by the Seeker, Apprentice, Warrior, Mystic, and Sage archetypes.

I’ve also linked each phase to the ten different parts of the journey that myself and Aletheia have discovered, crystallized, and defined after many years on the path:

1. Soul-searching

(Ruled by the Seeker archetype.)

This phase is divided into the following two parts (also linked to on the Seeker’s Journey page). Feel free to click on any for further guidance:

• The Spiritual Calling
• Resisting the Path

Summary: Phase one of the spiritual journey begins with a deep craving and longing for something more than mundane daily life. There may be a sense that life has become a dry, desolate, meaningless, and barren wasteland without some kind of spiritual dimension. This type of existential crisis can arise spontaneously due to a traumatic situation, mental or physical health issues, or simply due to one’s sensitive temperament. The result is a search for meaning, purpose, and greater spiritual connection – or what is commonly known as soul searching .

2. Awakening & learning

(Ruled by the Apprentice archetype.)

• Finding Guidance
• Starting the Journey

Summary: Awakening and learning is the next phase of the spiritual journey. Once one has listened to the ‘call to adventure’ and has begun searching for answers, the sense of inner deadness and stagnation lifts. The veil is pulled from our eyes. We awaken to fresh possibilities, new horizons, and deep insights. There is renewed hope, ecstatic zest for life, joyful anticipation, and a passion for learning, exploring, and growing. It’s as if the sun has finally emerged from its slumber, and we’re bathed in the dawning light of spiritual awakening .

3. Death & demons

(Ruled by the Warrior archetype.)

• Turning Inwards
• Facing the Darkness

Summary: As our spiritual journey matures, we eventually face a crossroads. To continue growing, we must enter through the gates of our personal Underworld and face our demons. We learn that the spiritual journey is beautiful, yes. But it’s also demanding. If we’re sincere about authentic spiritual growth, we need to illuminate our inner darkness, explore our shadow selves, and heal our buried traumas. This death of the spiritual ‘high’ of the previous phase can lead to much fear and confusion. The result is often an experience of the Dark Night of the Soul , a glimpse of ego death , or even a spiritual emergency where we step out of the ‘sunshine and rainbows’ world into the moonlit world of ghosts and ghouls.

4. Rebirth & reward

(Ruled by the Mystic archetype.)

• Illumination
• Traps & Pitfalls

Summary: Eventually, we emerge out of the other side of the Dark Night of the Soul, existential crisis, or ego death glimpse. We have been to hell and back – we’ve had our hearts ripped open and our minds excavated. But we arise victorious with heart and Soul blazing bright with clarity. This rebirth and reward often result in mystical experiences , moments of Satori (Enlightened awareness), and blissful heart openings. We may go through a new level of awakening, this time at an energetic level, via an experience known as the Kundalini awakening . However, this experience is not all love and light. There are many lurking shadows and spiritual traps to be wary of .

5. Illumination & sharing

(Ruled by the Sage archetype.)

• Integration

Summary: After the body, heart, and mind undergo this cleansing and purging journey, a deeper level of Illumination may begin to arise within. We’ll begin to integrate all the lessons we’ve learned, bringing them into our daily lives. This is the moment where we truly start walking the talk, integrating both the human and Divine aspects of our lived experience. As such, there is a strong desire within us to share what we’ve realized through the grace of Divinity (our True Nature) with those who need support. We may adopt the role of teacher, guide, creator, or mentor – or otherwise, embrace new ways of helping others through the power of creativity. Perhaps the key defining quality of this phase is a strong connection to one’s True Nature and a non-dual shift in awareness. There’s an intimate, inner-lived experience of the Divine as one’s true face, authentic essence , and ultimate home.

Again, the above five phases are by no means linear or static – they are cyclical and ever-deepening. Gradually, we discover that we are Life itself and that what we have longed and searched for has always been right here, right now !

Everyone’s spiritual journey is unique, ever-changing, and ongoing.

There is no single point at which we stop this inner transformation. In fact, the whole mistaken idea of reaching a state of “perfection” really only equals death and stagnation. And what happens when things stop growing and flowing? They become lethargic, break down, rot, and disintegrate.

While the demands for constant growth and evolution may be difficult to handle at times, they are necessary grit for the inner pearl to develop.

If you wish to find truth, peace, profound love, deep freedom, and your ultimate home, beginning your spiritual journey is not only important but crucial.

Understandably, you might feel a bit intimidated and lost, not knowing where to start. As someone who has been on the spiritual journey for a long time and who has devoted their entire life’s work to the inner call, here are my tips:

1. Be gentle and go at your own pace

It’s normal to feel overwhelmed and a little inundated by the influx of information when first beginning your spiritual journey. My advice is to go slowly, be gentle, and go at your own pace. You don’t need to know every tiny detail of every field of wisdom ever created. (I know it’s tempting!)

Besides, everything that you’re learning about is already within you. Yes, you have all the answers you need at a Soul level because you are an expression of the Divine at your core. Everyone else is just a mirror of that.

So cut yourself some slack. The key is to go gently but deeply – that is how you will learn and grow the most.

2. Tune into the deepest yearning of your heart, your holy longing

What is it that you truly, deeply yearn for, above all else? What is the most ancient longing of your heart and Soul?

There are a myriad of reasons why people enter the spiritual journey, many of them stories created by the mind to build a better-looking ego. But beneath the desires of the mind, what does your heart want? Your heart is the doorway to your Soul, and your Soul is a unique expression of Spirit. So listen to your heart’s yearnings.

How do you listen to your heart? One of the best ways is to place a soft hand over your heart, let all thoughts go, and drop into a sense of stillness. Then ask yourself, “What is it that I truly, deeply yearn for, above all else?”

Do you long for peace, truth, freedom, love, happiness, healing, or something else? There are no right or wrong answers. The heart wants what it wants. But be aware that the mind may jump in and try to concoct a bunch of ideas, artificial longings, and idealistic stories. What you need to do is listen for the still, small, quiet voice within that responds with gentle clarity (not the loud, anxious, and abrasive voice of the mind).

Finding your holy longing will provide you with the fuel and compass to direct your spiritual search. Instead of being outwardly led by the egoic self, you’ll be inwardly led by the heart and Soul. You may even find that as you progress through your spiritual journey, your holy longing will evolve and mature. Let it!

3. Pay attention to philosophies, tools, or practices that intrigue you

Once you’ve figured out your holy longing, simply pay attention. Notice what spiritual fields, ideas, philosophies, and practices call to you that relate to your deepest calling. The spiritual journey doesn’t have to be something dry, monotone, and repetitive (unless you want it to be). This is a quest that can be playful, joyful, and passionate. In fact, you’ll likely get the most out of your spiritual path if you approach it from this heart-centered place. Neuroscience has proven that we learn the most when we’re having fun – so find your bliss. Walk a path with heart. This is the path you’re meant to be on.

4. Go deep-diving

One of the main issues that often arises on the spiritual path is a certain kind of spiritual materialism or spiritual window-shopping .

Jumping from practice to practice can be useful at the beginning (to become familiar with the territory). But if we get into the addictive habit of finding the “next and best” spiritual practice , tool, workshop, etc., we are doing ourselves a great disservice. We are not only approaching spirituality with a materialistic mindset, but we’re also avoiding the fundamental purpose of the spiritual path: to discover our True Nature.

Once you’ve done some dabbling here and there (this might involve watching YouTube videos, reading books, attending workshops, etc.), it’s time to slow down and commit to something. Don’t worry if you discover later down the road that the path you’re on is not for you, you can always change route. What’s important is that you slow down and commit to something to begin with – this is the only way to extract the nutrients, deep essential truths, and embodied wisdom that contribute to your awakening.

So go deep-diving and commit to something all the way through to the end. What paths, practices, and teachings speak to you on a profound level? What has benefited you the most? Begin to circle around that topic, practice, or path and dedicate your full attention to it. (And if there are a handful of paths, that’s okay too; stick with them, although it’s generally best to keep your focus simple.)

5. Be aware of sharks

You’ll meet many people on your spiritual path (whether online or in the flesh), and while some of these people will genuinely have your best interests in mind, others won’t. Yes, there are many ‘spiritual sharks’ out there, aka., there are sleazy, snake-oil salesmen and women who are consciously incentivized to use you for personal gain.

There are also some people (typically leaders of spiritual communities or certain gurus) who are totally unaware of their unconscious shadow motivations (but are equally as dangerous). So be discerning. Learn to trust your intuition and gut instincts . Tap into your inner lone wolf : that primal wisdom you carry inside that drove you to begin this quest to begin with.

Even if you do fall into the jaws of a shark, know that you can get out. Not only that, but you can actually use the experience as a lesson and fuel to grow even stronger. No one can take away your power from you unless you willingly give it to them. And even if you do, you can get it back.

6. Record what you’ve learned and experienced

We hear a lot of pretty-sounding words and mystical ideas on the spiritual path. But all of them mean little if we don’t actively find ways of absorbing them into our being.

One of the simplest ways of recording what you’ve learned and experienced is simply through the act of journaling . Have a special journal or diary that you dedicate to writing down your thoughts, experiences, ideas, and discoveries. You don’t need to be a good writer (or even good at spelling/grammar) to do this – forget about that! What matters is that you have a solid record that you can refer back to throughout your journey. (Learn more about how to journal .)

There are also other ways of recording what you’ve learned and experienced, such as creating pieces of art or composing music. Find whatever creative outlet suits you the most – that might even include creating a vlog where you go into your daily experience (and you can keep this private or share it with others).

Here are a variety of inner work Journals that we’ve created that might help you get started. »

7. Integrate and embody your spirituality

It’s easy to go spiritual window shopping and jump onto whatever new and exciting bandwagon emerges. But it takes much more strength of character, sincerity, and courage to integrate and embody what you’ve learned actively.

To integrate means to absorb something into your being and to make it a living and breathing part of you. To embody means to be an expression of what you have learned: to be the change you’re looking for, to infuse your life with the essence of what you’ve discovered.

There are numerous ways to integrate and embody your spirituality, but remember that this is an organic process that takes time. You cannot rush or force spiritual integration or embodiment – it is the natural product of spiritual ripening and maturation.

There are, however, numerous ways to begin the integration and embodiment part of your journey. Some of these inner work and soul work practices include:

• Mindfulness
• Contemplation
• Shadow Work
• Inner child work
• Self-Inquiry

Anything that helps you to slow down, be introspective, and go inward while encouraging present-moment awareness will help you to integrate and embody what you experience.

Instead of being a magical-sounding idea, you will actively live and express qualities such as lovingkindness, presence, and wisdom. But first, you need to be sincere and dedicated to this path.

In my honest opinion, no spiritual journey is balanced (or healthy) without some level of psychological healing. We need to focus not just on ascending to the Upper World but also on working with the Middle and Under World . See the following articles for more guidance:

• What is Inner Work? (& Why Most People Are Terrified By it)
• Spiritual Psychology: Why Meditation Isn’t Enough

The Spiritual Journey is a Valley, Not a Mountain

Wisdom tells me I am nothing, love tells me I am everything. Between the two, my life flows. ― Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

Contrary to popular depiction, the spiritual journey isn’t like climbing a mountain.

We rarely start at the bottom and climb to the top. Instead, for most of us, the spiritual journey is like hiking through a series of beautiful but perilous range of valleys.

Our spiritual journeys alternate between periods of descending and ascending. In one period of our lives, we may cultivate our connection with Spirit, while in other parts, we may descend to the Soul to heal core wounds or the middle world to develop self-care .

Finally, it is very possible and also quite common to get hung up in these valleys. Many of us become lost, distracted, and even forget why we were trying to get to the top of the mountain in the first place. (See our article on traps of spiritual growth for more guidance.) However, with the appropriate guidance, sincerity, and persistence, we can make our way through.

In the end, you’ll find that the spiritual journey is like a mystical marriage between the ego, the Soul, and the Spirit. One cannot exist without the other. The whole experience is a nondual expression of Life living itself.

I truly hope this guide has given you a place to start. This whole website is based on giving free guidance for the spiritual awakening journey, so please feel free to poke around and learn some more. It’s our calling in life to help you with this. And it’s an honor for the two of us to be your supporters on this journey.

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7 Lessons From my Journey With Mindfulness

Growing up, I was a rule-following overachiever.

I got good grades, played competitive sports, invested time in extra-curricular activities. My efforts were directed towards a clear goal: get accepted at a good college.

It was always the overarching goal, because I thought life worked like this:

• Follow the rules and do what you’re told
• Go to a good school
• Get a good job
• Be happy and have a good life!

It made sense at the time, so I followed the approved path forward .

And for the most part, things went as planned! I attended a prestigious university, loved my time there, and graduated with a covetable job-offer in hand!

After graduating college, things were still going according to plans. I was in a relationship, moved to an exciting city for work, and had a solid network of friends.

But in the many months that followed, this lovely picture of adult life seemed to fall apart piece by piece.

• My relationship came to an abrupt and surprising end.
• I was nearly laid off from my job, and amidst financial difficulties, my work environment became extremely stressful.
• My closest friends moved to cities across the country.
• A nagging knee injury started causing me pain and discomfort in daily life.

I had always thought of myself as an upbeat and optimistic person.

But the dominant emotions I felt in this time were fear , anxiety , and  self-doubt.

My physical health, social life, and career all felt threatened.

Amidst this uncertainty, I questioned everything that I once took for granted:

• Is this really the path I want to pursue?
• What am I passionate about?
• What does it mean to find fulfillment?
• What do I actually care about in life?
• What am I really good at?
• What’s the point of it all?
• How did everything change so quickly?

I was in a tailspin. Everything around me felt like it was falling apart .

So I did the only thing that made sense at the time: made an all-out commitment  to focusing on getting myself to a better spot.

Committing to Myself

I had never made my well-being a top priority, but I knew I needed to start figuring out what that meant.

I didn’t really know where I was going (or what I was doing) so I took things one step at a time.

First off, to overcome my knee injury, I started doing yoga. It helped me develop greater strength and flexibility, which lessened the issues with my knee.

So I kept at it! And after a little while, I realized that yoga was also helping me out in other ways.

No matter how I felt going into it, I’d come out of a yoga class feeling both peaceful and energized.

I started becoming more  aware  of how my body felt when I did different things throughout the day. I came to understand myself and my abilities more clearly, so I could make better decisions.

That added awareness prompted me to make other changes in my weekly routine.

• I shifted my diet to eat more nutritious foods that gave me energy.
• I started doing more strength training, which made me feel happier and more capable.

It felt like I was on the right path ! Slowly but surely, I was making progress!

…But I still had a long ways to go.

At this time, I didn’t have any systems, tools, or habits  for dealing with the aftershocks of stress, anxiety, and uncertainty that continued to shake me in daily life.

A close friend kept encouraging me to try meditation. Although I had read about it online, at the time I was resistant  to the idea. “Meditation” was a loaded word  in my mind. I associated it with monks in monasteries, and spaced-out hippies who were disconnected from reality.

It didn’t feel like something that was right for me .

But then my friend made a comparison that changed my perspective forever.

The Reframe That Shifted my Perspective

I remember exactly where we were, eating bibimbap in a small Korean restaurant in Chicago.

The subject of meditation came up during dinner. After expressing my hesitations and skepticism, my friend said the following:

“You go to the gym and exercise to train your body, right?

Well,   a few decades ago, nobody exercised like that …You wouldn’t see people jogging down the road together, or lifting weights in a gym. But over time it became clear that exercise makes you healthier. So people started to do it. Eventually, it became common sense.

The same thing is happening now with meditation. Meditation is training for your mind , like lifting weights is training for your body.

Although meditation isn’t as commonplace as fitness yet, hundreds of studies have shown the benefits of meditation.

Meditation is going through the same progression that fitness went through a few decades ago! It’s only a matter of time before training your mind is just as widely practiced as training your body.”

He had me speechless . I had never thought about meditation as training for my mind!

The other side of his comparison was obvious: I knew  that working out was good for my body. At the time, I had just started re-experiencing the benefits of working out through my newly developed yoga and strength training routines.

When I worked out, I gained new abilities, and felt better in every way.

Could the same be true for my mind with meditation?

“Just try it for yourself,” my friend added at the end of his story. “You can be judge. But only if you give it a go. ”

Committing to Meditation

The more I thought about his remarks, the more it made sense.

I started to connect the dots with the mental benefits I’d experienced from yoga, like the added awareness it gave me.

After making those connections, I was committed to giving meditation a go.

But  as you read last Sunday , meditation did not come easy to me.

I knew there were benefits to it, but I struggled in execution. I’d forget, make excuses, put it off til later, and make no progress…

It took me months  of trial and error to string together a consistent practice in the beginning.  But eventually, the right pieces did come together. And over time, they’ve evolved into something robust and long-lasting. I’ve built a foundation for a lifelong mindfulness practice.

But looking back, it makes a lot of sense why I made the mistakes that I did when getting started:

• I had no accountability
• I had nobody to teach me the fundamentals
• I had no support for when I stumbled
• I had nobody to ask questions when I felt confused

If you find yourself in a similar place, and want a sustainable way to build your mindfulness practice, enroll in the beta-launch of Mindful Every Day .

I’m offering it at a discounted price until tomorrow night, Friday, July 29th at 11:59PM. After that, enrollment will be closed . Spots are limited, so act quickly.

7 Lessons From my Mindfulness Journey (Thus far…)

As I spent this time looking back at the beginning of my journey, it struck me how far I’ve come.

I started thinking about what I’ve learned since first hearing about mindfulness in 2014. I hope these lessons will be motivating for you to commit to your own practice.

1. It’s never going to be the *right* time

You will always be able to come up with excuses not to meditate.

The question is: Will you give in to those excuses?

Or will you commit to giving it a go?

At some point, you need to decide that you are committed to living mindfully. You have that option right now.

If I never committed to practicing meditation, I’m not sure I’d have any sort of legitimate practice today.

2. Consistency Reinforces any Commitment

Committing to something is the first step. Without staying consistent with your practice, commitment doesn’t mean anything.

Once you’ve planted the seed of a behavior with your commitment, daily action is the best way to nourish it.

When you’re getting started with meditation, all it takes is 5-10 minutes a day to make great progress.

3. Mindfulness Isn’t All About You

One of the most compelling reasons to practice mindfulness is that it helps you put more good into the world.

Although the act of meditation is a necessarily inwardly-focused process, the impact of you practicing mindfulness doesn’t end with you.

When you carry yourself with greater peace, awareness, and compassion, everyone around you feels the benefits. Reminding yourself of this helps you stay committed.

4. Mindfulness is a Gift That Keeps on Giving

You don’t need to be a meditation expert to start experiencing the benefits of meditation.

But that doesn’t mean the benefits will run out once you’ve solidified your understanding and practice of the basics.

There’s always more to learn and experience. I’ve been committed to mindfulness for a number of years, but still know that I’m at the very beginning of a lifelong journey.

( Side note : I feel the exact same way about my physical practice…There’s always more strength, flexibility, and control to develop in the body! It’s an endlessly rewarding journey.)

5. The Challenge of Mindfulness Doesn’t go Away

Once you have the ball rolling, it’s much easier to stay consistent. And sitting in meditation feels more comfortable over time.

But despite any those changes, mindfulness still requires effort and intention. The natural tendency of the mind is to wander. That doesn’t really change.

It doesn’t matter where you are in life, or how experienced you are with meditation. The exercise maintains it’s challenge.

This can feel daunting when you’re getting going with the practice…But in reality, it’s what makes the practice so rewarding!

6. Mindfulness Impacts Every Part of Your Life

Everything you experience in life is shaped by your mind.

I could dig into the scientific research that’s been conducted to illustrate the benefits of meditation. But the anecdotal evidence might be more powerful.

I’m not a very boastful person. But I’m proud of how my mindfulness practice has helped me grow.

Here are some of the most significant changes I’ve experienced as a result of my mindfulness practice. I’m…

• Better at focusing , and less prone to distractions and procrastination.
• More grateful and appreciative  for the countless good things about the life I live.
• Clear on what matters to me most …my priorities and values.
• Better at recovering  when I hit the inevitable pot-holes, rough patches, and challenges in life.
• More adept at recognizing potential issues   before  they become an issue.
• More comfortable with discomfort , and am able to work through it more effectively.
• More present , more often.
• More honest with myself and others. I care most about seeing things as they are  instead of grasping for “good” things and rejecting “bad” things.

With all of that in mind, I am   so   far from perfect  in all of these areas of life…And I’m not trying to be!

All I care about is taking steps in the right direction. And practicing mindfulness has been instrumental in making that happen.

7. You’ll Make it Farther With Support

Mindfulness starts with you, but that doesn’t mean you should go it alone. Getting support and guidance from those who have done it before you will speed up your learning process.

There are many ways to self-guide your learning journey through books, videos, podcasts, blogs, etc.

But if you’d like a more guided approach, enroll in Mindful Every Day  before time runs out .  ( Enrollment ends tomorrow night , Friday July 29th at 11:59PM.)

I’m not the most experienced mindfulness teacher out there. But I have learned a ton through my own practice, research, writing, and 1:1 coaching.

I designed this course to help you  avoid the missteps and roadblocks I ran into in my journey.

Your Journey Starts When You Commit to it

It doesn’t matter where you are when you get started with meditation. All that matters is committing to the practice.

If you’re feeling great, know that training your mind when the seas of life are calm will help you weather the storms more effectively. (And there will always be unexpected storms in life.)

If you’re in more of a low point, know that the way out of a rut is small steps .

Wishing you all the best as your journey continues!

Becoming Minimalist

Own less. Live more.

15 Years, 15 Lessons: My Journey of Becoming Minimalist

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It’s almost unbelievable to me to think that this year marks 15 years since that Saturday morning in Vermont when I was first introduced to the word: minimalism.

In a world that continually exclaims “more is better,” the idea of intentionally owning less is countercultural—almost as if the idea must break through the noise. For me, it was a conversation with my neighbor. For others, it was a parent, a friend, or even this blog.

But regardless of how we came to be introduced to minimalism, the lifestyle begins to change us.

These last 15 years have been a journey of learning, understanding, and growth for me.

Whether you’ve been reading Becoming Minimalist all 15 years (thanks mom!) or just started today, I’d like to celebrate by sharing 15 lessons that minimalism has taught me over the last 15 years.

1. The power of less.

Our society often equates more with better, encouraging us to amass things in the pursuit of happiness. At the heart of every advertising message is the foundational message that this product will improve our lives.

Maybe the most profound lesson minimalism taught me was the power of less. Having fewer possessions has not only decluttered my physical space, it has allowed me to redirect my precious (and finite) resources toward things that matter .

2. Real wealth is intangible.

There is more than one definition of the word wealth. Merriam Webster offers three :

1. abundance of valuable material possessions or resources 2. abundant supply 3. all property that has a money value or an exchangeable value

When most people think of the word wealth, they define it (and usually desire it) in terms of financial or material resources.

But there are other things in the world that we should desire in “abundant supply:” relationships, love, faith, and impact all come to mind.

Very often, the pursuit of material wealth leaves those other pursuits lacking—rather than in abundant supply. Given the choice, I’ll prefer richness in relationships, faith, and love over dollars any day.

Minimalism helped me see that even clearer than before.

3. Contentment cannot be purchased.

Society often tells us we’ll be happier if we have more—just turn on the television, open social media, or flip through a magazine.

But the endless pursuit of more only leaves us feeling empty and dissatisfied. Our overly cluttered closets, garages, and storage units stand as visible proof of our ongoing discontent.

Minimalism taught me that true contentment cannot be purchased at a store. You’ll need to find it elsewhere.

4. The richness of giving.

In our race to accumulate, we overlook the joy of giving.

Generosity is something we desire to be true of ourselves—of course. But when 80% of us believe we’ll be happier if we have more money, the richness found in giving is rarely considered as a source of lasting happiness.

But there is a different way. And over the years of pursuing minimalism, I have learned that generosity is not just the byproduct of minimalism— it can also be the very lifeblood of it .

It’s a form of wealth that enriches not just the receiver but the giver too.

5. Comparison is the thief of joy.

Comparison seems to be built into the human spirit.

And one thing I have learned over 15 years is that if we’re not comparing our physical possessions to our neighbor, we’ll find something else to compare. Minimalism does not remove the tendency automatically.

However, minimalism allows me to compare one less thing to everybody else. And slowly, but subtly, I learn to cooperate and cheer, rather than compare.

6. Minimalism is a lifelong journey.

Decluttering isn’t a one-time activity but a constant process of evaluating what adds value and purpose to our lives.

15 years ago, I named this blog, Becoming Minimalist. And I couldn’t be happier with the name choice. In fact, I rarely (if ever) call myself a minimalist. Even 15 years later, I prefer to use the phrase “becoming minimalist.” Because consumerism doesn’t go away, and neither does life change.

Next year my daughter will graduate high school and my wife and I will become empty nesters (or at least that’s how it looks today). At that point, we will need to re-evaluate again, what is our greatest purpose during this season of life? What possessions do we need to accomplish that purpose? And what has become only a distraction?

Minimalism is a lifelong journey of making conscious decisions that align with our values.

7. Intentionality is a key to joy.

At its core, minimalism is about intentionality.

It’s about aligning our life resources with our greatest values—and removing any distraction that keeps us from them.

And I have found that the greatest, longest-lasting joy is found living in alignment.

Minimalism, essentially, is about choosing what to let in and what to let go, what to do and what not to do, what to pursue and what to release.

8. Minimalism sparks spiritual growth.

My personal faith has formed a rich foundation for how I think about minimalism and how I pursue it.

Equally so, minimalism has brought greater depth and understanding to my personal faith. And that was an unexpected surprise to me.

Faith is not a topic I speak about in great specificity here on Becoming Minimalist, there are other places where I do that.

But if you would like to know more, I go into greater detail in my book The More of Less , and even started a weekly faith-based email earlier this year called Focus on Faith . You can sign up here to receive it for free.

9. Our identity is not defined by what we own.

We live in a world that often defines us by what we own. But our possessions are just things; they don’t reflect our identity or worth. And sometimes those with the most possessions have sacrificed their very identity for it.

So, we should be careful to not measure success in life by material possessions. As the old proverb goes, “A rich heart may be under a poor coat.”

10. Our kids are watching us more than we think.

Over the last 15 years, I have spoken all around the world on the pursuit of minimalism. And no matter where I am, I am met with a similar question, “How do I keep my kids from envy and materialism?”

And my answer is always the same, “You need to keep yourself from envy and materialism. If you have a closet full of things you don’t need, you will have a hard time explaining to your child the foolishness of buying things you don’t need.”

If we want to raise children who are not consumeristic, we must model it for them .

11. Minimalism forces clarity.

The process of minimizing our possessions requires more than physical effort deciding what can be parted with. It requires mental effort identifying what we need to keep.

You can’t decide what to get rid of until you know what you need. And it’s hard to know what you need until you know what you are trying to accomplish with your life.

Minimalism forces questions of values upon you. Of course, it also provides the clarity and space to answer them.

12. Money can be spent on better things than material possessions.

Our money is only as valuable as what we choose to spend it on. When we choose material goods, like a big-screen TV or a new wardrobe, that’s the value we’ve gained—fleeting amusement or ever-changing fashion.

But let’s consider a different approach. What if we chose to spend that money on shared experiences, like a family vacation? The value of our money then extends beyond the physical.

Along those same lines, what if we directed those same resources to solve problems and effect change in the world? To provide a family for an orphaned child or clean water to a village? Suddenly, the value of our money is multiplied many times over!

The true worth of our money lies not in what we can buy for ourselves, but in the difference we can make in the lives of others. There are always better things to spend our money on than material possessions.

13. Minimalism is personal.

Minimalism doesn’t adhere to a “one size fits all” approach. It will look different for all of us—depending on where we live, our family, our career, our hobbies, even the problems we want to solve in the world.

There is great freedom to be found in this lesson. And almost everyone who decides to pursue a minimalist life learns this quickly.

14. Selfless work is often the most meaningful.

Through minimalism, I’ve discovered a new perspective on work.

When we choose to live with less, fewer financial resources are required. And we can begin to think about work differently. Rather than the means to an ever-growing paycheck, work can become a way to pour our heart into the world .

In needing less, we can focus more on contributing to the people around us and less on working for personal gain. As we do this, we find our work becoming a source of joy and satisfaction, not just an opportunity to acquire more and more for ourselves.

This shift, while seemingly counterintuitive in our consumeristic society, brings deeper fulfillment and purpose.

15. The world needs minimalism.

Embrace minimalism—it’s a gift waiting to be unwrapped. This philosophy is not confined to specific personalities, circumstances, or economic status. It’s an opportunity for intentionality, giving freedom to focus on what truly matters.

Through minimalism, we realize our greatest potential.

Minimalism isn’t about having less—it’s about making room for more purpose, more clarity, more fulfillment.

The world hungers for this transformation. Jump while you can . Minimalism is a call to elevate our lives, enriching our spaces and our spirits.

Reflecting on these 15 years, I’m immensely grateful for the journey minimalism has led me on.

But I am equally grateful for you—the Becoming Minimalist Community. Your many kind comments, emails, and support have allowed me to play this role in the world—encouraging all of us to own less and live more.

I hope during the next 15 years I will continue to grow and be challenged—and I wish the same for you.

June 14, 2023 at 12:28 AM

Thank you, Bobby+ My husband and I are down the road a bit, our families and friends integral to our faith filled journey–we, having met in church at seven, years ago, now celebrate the beginning of our 21st yr. Your minimalist crucible and path [is] the one we shall cherish now. Peace+!

June 11, 2023 at 11:50 AM

Good day Bobby, You are extremely correct in the age midpoint. How foolish of me to have accepted 50 as a starting point, when I should have started at 30. Thank you for bringing this point to be noticed. Currently about to move house for life choices versus moving house to fit the material accumulated belongings. Realism requires strong and focused decisions and I am focused to see this through.

June 11, 2023 at 7:10 AM

Thanks for the help. This is so hard to achieve in a materialistic culture. Keep up the good work. Lorraine

June 8, 2023 at 5:23 AM

Thank you!….I know I need to do this for the sake of myself and my disabled mother whom i care for in the same house,this reading and comments put it in better perspective!…I pray I can start soon as possible 🙏

June 7, 2023 at 9:27 PM

Great insights. Reading your work helps me keep minimalism top of mind everyday which it critical is our consumerist country.

June 4, 2023 at 10:26 PM

Thank you Joshoa, I need your insights today.

June 4, 2023 at 11:26 PM

I started my journey early this year 2023. I sold just about everything. My house, car, and gave away 3700 sq feet of house stuff away. My wife quite her job and we are traveling the world this year. Along my journey I share this testimony and even know I never mention being a minimalist I do tell them something that I hold value in TIME. You can’t buy it and once it’s gone it is gone. 40 yrs is your halfway mark in life not 50. Make your TIME count and I say ask yourself “what is my purpose in life”. Have a wonderful day and wonderful life.

June 11, 2023 at 9:59 AM

June 4, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Thank you, I will start my journey today. I am a senior citizen but I learned a lot from you today.

June 4, 2023 at 10:41 AM

Great summary. All 15 items are on-point and meaningful. I appreciate the work you are doing. It has really helped with my perspective on life. Thank you.

June 4, 2023 at 2:58 PM

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for helping me realize “things” never bring lasting contentment.

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One of the main reasons I started this blog was to share my yoga journey. This post is dedicated to just that, my journey with yoga; the past, present, and future. There are not yoga tips and tricks in this post. It’s simply a deeper look at how yoga has played a part in my life.

My Yoga Journey: The Past

I took my first yoga class when I was in early elementary school. Somehow I found out about a community education yoga class that was being held at the senior living center near my house. I really wanted to go, so my mom signed me up. For several weeks, my mom would drop me off for the hour class.

Most of the students in the class were older than my grandparents. I honestly don’t remember it bothering me that I was 70+ years younger than everyone else in the class.

Although I had really enjoyed the classes, after the session was done I didn’t take another class for about 10 years.

In college, I would take the occasional class, but it wasn’t until my late twenties that I started having a very regular yoga practice. I eventually worked my way up to practicing yoga every day.

My Yoga Journey: The Present

Journeys of Yoga was started in April of 2016. In the beginning, I wrote some yoga articles and published monthly updates on how my practice was going. I did these updates to hold myself accountable for my practice and because I thought others might enjoy hearing about my practice.

After a year of doing these monthly updates, I decided to stop making them. I started feeling like they didn’t align with my yoga philosophy. I no longer needed to be held accountable for my practice, I enjoy doing yoga so much that accountability isn’t an issue. Another reason I stopped the monthly check ins is that every person is unique. I don’t want to give the impression that I think other people should have a yoga practice that looks like mine. Yoga is a personal practice and I just started feeling weird documenting and sharing out every month.

In 2016 I also started taking regular classes from Gena. Her strength, flexibility, and love of yoga were really inspirational to me. I started to grow as a yogi and decided to go through yoga teacher training. When I first decided to go through the training I was only doing it to improve my own practice, not to teach.

Starting to Teach Yoga

However, before my training even started my ideas of teaching yoga started to change. I began asking Gena about teaching. She had been wanting to pass a couple of Vinyasa classes off to another teacher and asked me if I would like to take them. I couldn’t let the opportunity pass me up, so I took the job.

I was pretty nervous about starting to teach without any formal training. However, I felt comfortable in my own yoga practice and have experience teaching (I teach second grade as my day job).

Teaching yoga while I went through my yoga teacher training ended up working really well. After my training weekends, I was able to apply the things that I had learned right away with my yoga students.My students were very appreciative of the knowledge that I would bring back to them.

My eight-month training at Devenadi was amazing. I wrote a whole post about my experience going through the training.

Once I started teaching yoga and going through my training I became a lot better at having a home practicing. I got comfortable with doing yoga on my own without a video or teacher guiding me.

What started to suffer though was going to yoga classes. Until recently I had gone months without attending a yoga class. This has been a huge mistake on my part. I really started to miss the community and growth I felt from attending classes.

My Yoga Journey: The Future

In the immediate future, I would like to be better at going to classes again. Each week I am now going to one or two classes and would like to continue that and maybe even increase it. There is so much value from having a teacher to help me grow in my own practice.

I have also signed up for a Restorative Yoga training. I find that I am really drawn to Restorative Yoga. As a teacher and student of yoga, I think it’s important for me to keep learning as much as I can by taking classes and trainings.

Very recently, I started making YouTube videos and plan on making many more videos in the future. I also love blogging and will definitely continue making content on Journeys of Yoga.

Down the road, I plan on taking more trainings.  Yin Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, and Somatic Yoga are the next trainings that I would like to do. Eventually, I will go through a 300-hour training to become a 500 RYT teacher.

Going on retreats and workshops, as well as teaching retreats and workshops is also something that I am very interested. Basically, the more yoga I can do, the better!

My yoga goal is to find balance in being a yoga teacher, having my own practice, and continuing to learn through classes and trainings. I really don’t want any of these to suffer and I know it will require me to be intentional and dedicated.

Thank you so much for reading about my journey. It’s nothing dramatic, but it’s what brought me to where I am today. Each person has their own journey with the thing that they are passionate about. I am so grateful that you have taken the time to learn about my journey.

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Why I Started My Journey to Energy and Water Independence

Living off the grid gave me a new perspective, fewer bills and increased independence. It also led to a deeper transformation and reckoning with some old inadequacies.

Living off-grid can mean new ways of going about things. 

It's a tragic accident of history that we designed modern civilization around burning fossil fuels before we figured out efficient means of storing the practically limitless amounts of clean power put out by the sun.  

That's why I moved my family off-grid . We source all our water, heating, power and everything else we need without any public infrastructure. 

My journey to energy independence began many years ago when I lived in Alaska for a job and found myself living alone in the sub-Arctic and barely able to take care of myself. 

Everything in my provided housing (an inadequately insulated trailer) was frozen, including the water in my toilet. I didn't know how to start the gas heater or use the chainsaw to cut firewood for the back-up stove. I couldn't even swing an ax to chop what little split wood was available.

At the village bar, an inebriated local sized me up and told me I wouldn't make it there. If I had any money at that moment, I would have bet against myself too. I was humbled and ashamed of my incapacity and frustrated by my inability to do much about it. 

I've figured out a lot since then. Moving off-grid was in some way an opportunity to see if I might now be able to measure up to some of the challenges I wasn't up for when I was younger. 

Not only have I been able to remove a lot of clutter from my life, deepened relationships with the remaining people and things but I can finally face up to some of those shortcomings. 

New place, new challenges

When I left Alaska, I dove into starting a family and a career in media. But my wife and I continued to seek out places with more rugged, frontier-adjacent lifestyles. This is how we landed in rural New Mexico, a land where scientific projections forecast a decades-long megadrought, which is probably already underway .

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Recycled water grows lush vegetation and nutritious tomatoes and zucchini in the high desert of New Mexico.

So we're becoming good at conserving water , not just to avoid hauling it, but also to prepare for a future with increased scarcity. 

Rainfall in the high desert is always a magical thing, but it's all the more satisfying watching it drip into our storage tanks, knowing it will sustain my family, clean our clothes or our dishes and then be reused again to grow berries in the yard that further sustain us. 

It can become a game to see how far the water can go. During a downpour I'll toss some extra buckets outside and use that water for cement and stucco in some ongoing DIY projects. That rain is now a permanent part of the house.

The same vigilance goes for keeping track of the wattage coming in and out of the house via a modest maze of copper wire. I now know my TV uses almost as much electricity in sleep mode as it does blasting a Tarantino classic throughout the house. And I'd estimate the average shower uses around four times more water than what's actually required. 

There's a deep irony here: for much of my life electricity has seemed like an infinite resource always available to me via the simple flip of a switch or push of a plug thanks to a reliable power grid. Of course, the reality is that most of those on-the-grid electrons were derived from finite fossil fuel resources and the bill for them came due each month in the form of an actual invoice from the utility as well as carbon emissions released.  

Today my electricity comes from a resource that doesn't get depleted by my using it. There are almost no bills to pay, either monetarily or environmentally, and yet I track it more meticulously than I ever did on the grid. 

Living off-grid means learning to live with the resources available, even in the desert of New Mexico.

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Water is easily a more valuable resource than electricity. It's more scarce (especially in potable form), finite and essential to life. 

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It's a tragic accident of history that we designed modern civilization around burning fossil fuels before we figured out efficient means of storing the practically limitless amounts of clean power put out by the sun. 

There's just no way that things like horizontal drilling techniques, fracking and shale oil extraction are the best use of resources when a guy like me who couldn't start his stove in Alaska can manage to set up a cleaner, free alternative on my own. 

But I did do it, which means a lot of us can. Which means less demand for destruction, not to mention being able to leave a light on every now and then, guilt-free.

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Lord of the Dance: SW Florida's Urbanek crowned Irish dancing world champion in Scotland

Meagan Urbanek started dancing, and the crowd went nuts.

They clapped. They hollered. And they cheered ― loudly ― as she kicked and stomped her way through an Irish dance tribute to the Celtic warrior Boudica .

"People started shouting and applauding and stuff," Urbanek says. "That was all unexpected. … To get that response was so cool."

Even cooler: About 30 minutes later, the Lord of the Dance, himself ― Michael Flatley ― presented Urbanek with a gold statuette affectionately known as the "Flatley Oscar."

And just like that, the North Fort Myers dancer was officially crowned the female champion of freestyle dancing at the World Irish Dancing Championships in Glasgow, Scotland .

Urbanek calls the whole thing "surreal" ― both winning the championship and meeting one of her Irish dancing heroes.

"Michael Flatley, really, put Irish dancing on the map," she says. "He's someone I've always looked up to.

"I mean, I was 5, bopping around my living room to 'Lord of the Dance' ( laughs ). And to meet him in person was like, 'What is going on?'"

An Irish dancing career that started in Cape Coral

The March championship capped a dance journey that Urbanek ― now 22 ― started when she was just a small girl.

That journey kicked off at the annual Cape Coral Irish Festival almost two decades ago. Urbanek was there with her Irish parents and became absolutely entranced by the Irish dancers onstage.

"I must have been 4 or 5," Urbanek says. "I didn’t know what I was doing. I was just bouncing up and down in the audience ( laughs ). …

"I think that's probably my earliest memory I have: Just being a tiny little thing with red hair and a shamrock dress, bouncing up and down."

Soon she started watching and dancing along to DVDs of the Irish step-dancing shows "Lord of the Dance" and "Riverdance" ― over and over and over.

"My grandparents were like, 'She has to go to a class,'" Urbanek says. "'She has to learn how to do this.'"

So she started taking dance classes at age 5 at Fort Myers' Kellyn Celtic Arts Irish Dance  and eventually ended up at Estero's Aisling S.R. Irish Dance .

Her Estero dance teacher was there in Scotland last month when Urbanek won first place in freestyle Irish dancing. It was a big moment for both of them.

"I was very proud, very proud," Geraldine French says. "I thought she did extremely well, and I would have been very surprised if she wasn't one of the top finalists.

"I thought she was the top one ― but you only hope for that."

Then again, French wasn't completely surprised. She knew how hard Urbanek had worked on her routine: Every single day for six months.

"She's very committed," French says. "She deserves everything she's got."

That world-champion Irish dance routine

Urbanek choreographed the step-dance routine herself to original music by Australian musician and former Irish-dance champion Stephen Carolan, including a little of The White Stripes "Seven Nation Army" mixed in.

She wanted something strong and powerful to go with her routine's subject matter: The ancient warrior Boudica (pronounced BOO-dik-uh), a Celtic queen who led battles against the Romans.

The treble-reel-style piece is filled with loud, full-foot stomps done in hard shoes ― much different from the soft-shoe pieces most women do.

It was a creative choice, Urbanek says, that allowed for more complex rhythms, deeper beats and fierce dancing to match the dance's fierce warrior inspiration.

"Females don't usually do hard-shoe pieces," says the Classical Christian Academy graduate. "Growing up, I was always inspired by the fierce female roles, and it kind of ties back into Celtic history with women having a stronger role."

Her champion-making performance shows off powerful warrior poses, fast-moving legs, percussive stomps, kicks, jumps and even ― at one point ― a split. All with Urbanek decked out in face paint, fake arm tattoos and red hair teased out to epic proportions.

Urbanek designed that performance for two main things.

"The goal, for me, was to win," she says and laughs. "But along with that, I really wanted to create a piece that was really strong, showcasing a lot of rhythmical pieces and also leaving in performance aspects."

Mission accomplished. It was her first big win at the annual Oireachtas Rince na Cruinne (Gaelic loosely translated to "World Irish Dance Championships"). She'd competed the previous two years and gotten as high as ninth place in 2023.

Meeting the Lord of the Dance, Michael Flatley

Urbanek admits she was a bit nervous before hitting the dance stage last month in Glasgow.

The audience was packed with her fellow dancers, for one thing. "I was side stage just trying to focus and not freak out," she says.

Then there was the step-dancing elephant in the room: Her hero, Michael Flatley of Lord of the Dance fame, was also in the audience. "They announced right before I went on: 'Michael Flatley's in the hall!'" she says and laughs.

But then she started dancing.

And everything just faded away.

"Once the music started, I just kind of blacked out," she says. "I was portraying a character. So I felt like once the music started, I wasn't totally myself anymore.

"I was Boudica. I was the person I was portraying. I just kinda zoned out, and that was where my head was at the whole time ― until I walked off the stage."

She wasn't expecting all that raucous applause from the audience, she says. Not that she paid much attention during her nearly two-minute dance routine.

"I just had to, like, stay in the zone," she says. "And I really didn’t take it all in until I walked off the stage and I was like, 'Whoa. I can't believe I did that!'"

That win – including a perfect score from the judges ― is already leading to new opportunities for the young dancer: She'll be touring with the Irish dancing show A Taste of Ireland when it visits the Midwest in May.

It's the next step in Urbanek's blossoming dance career. The FGCU senior plans to work as a physician's assistant in pediatric orthopedics and hopes to eventually become a dance teacher.

But even she doesn't know where, exactly, her career might be heading next.

"This will be my first big, professional tour," she says. "So that's really cool."

To learn more about Urbanek and see videos of her dancing, search for @meagan.emilee on YouTube and Instagram .

Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. To reach him, call 239-335-0368 (for tickets to shows, call the venue) or email him at [email protected] . Follow or message him on social media: Facebook ( facebook.com/charles.runnells.7 ), X (formerly Twitter) ( @charlesrunnells ), Threads (@crunnells1) and Instagram ( @crunnells1 ).

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: Lord of the Dance: SW Florida's Urbanek crowned Irish dancing world champion in Scotland

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Start by getting clear on how you’ll communicate.

Cross-functional teams — those with people from different departments who have varied expertise — are becoming more common, as is the rise of project-based work arrangements.  Early in your career, you may even find that your first “real” leadership role is managing a newly formed, cross-functional team for a specific and short-term project. There are a few key actions new leaders can take to get their team off to a great start.

• Establish goals and roles. Each member has different knowledge, skills, abilities, and past experiences. As the team leader, it’s important to establish the scope of the project quickly, deliberate on the tasks required, and facilitate a discussion around who on the team would be best suited for different tasks. Resist the urge to assign tasks to whomever volunteers first, instead think who fits the task best.
• Set communication norms. Just as your team members will bring different knowledge, skills, and abilities, they’ll also bring their own unique work and communication preferences. Take some time during the initial project kickoff to discuss those work and communication preferences. Failure to establish collaboration norms tells teammates they can work and communicate however they want, making it more likely for messages to get missed.
• Build safety and candor. To generate ideas and solve problems, we need to lower inhibitions and create a culture where each member can be more honest and less guarded. To encourage this openness, new leaders often call for candor in meetings, but doing so before building psychological safety is a mistake. As a leader, it’s your responsibility to establish that level of safety. You can do this by signaling your own openness to feedback or expressing doubt in your own ideas.
• Celebrate milestones and small wins. Milestones don’t just track progress; they serve as an early warning signal that a pivot might need to be made. These milestones will also give the team early wins to celebrate and help them feel a sense of accomplishment. Celebrating small wins can boost morale and foster a sense of collective appreciation

A couple years into your career, you’ll find a few different opportunities to step up and practice your leadership skills. Sometimes it will be preparing and running a team meeting. Other times it may be volunteering for a new task the team requires.

• David Burkus is an organizational psychologist and best-selling author of five books, including Best Team Ever . For more information, visit his website .

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What the New Overtime Rule Means for Workers

One of the basic principles of the American workplace is that a hard day’s work deserves a fair day’s pay. Simply put, every worker’s time has value. A cornerstone of that promise is the  Fair Labor Standards Act ’s (FLSA) requirement that when most workers work more than 40 hours in a week, they get paid more. The  Department of Labor ’s new overtime regulation is restoring and extending this promise for millions more lower-paid salaried workers in the U.S.

Overtime protections have been a critical part of the FLSA since 1938 and were established to protect workers from exploitation and to benefit workers, their families and our communities. Strong overtime protections help build America’s middle class and ensure that workers are not overworked and underpaid.

Some workers are specifically exempt from the FLSA’s minimum wage and overtime protections, including bona fide executive, administrative or professional employees. This exemption, typically referred to as the “EAP” exemption, applies when: 

1. An employee is paid a salary,  

2. The salary is not less than a minimum salary threshold amount, and 

3. The employee primarily performs executive, administrative or professional duties.

While the department increased the minimum salary required for the EAP exemption from overtime pay every 5 to 9 years between 1938 and 1975, long periods between increases to the salary requirement after 1975 have caused an erosion of the real value of the salary threshold, lessening its effectiveness in helping to identify exempt EAP employees.

The department’s new overtime rule was developed based on almost 30 listening sessions across the country and the final rule was issued after reviewing over 33,000 written comments. We heard from a wide variety of members of the public who shared valuable insights to help us develop this Administration’s overtime rule, including from workers who told us: “I would love the opportunity to...be compensated for time worked beyond 40 hours, or alternately be given a raise,” and “I make around $40,000 a year and most week[s] work well over 40 hours (likely in the 45-50 range). This rule change would benefit me greatly and ensure that my time is paid for!” and “Please, I would love to be paid for the extra hours I work!”

The department’s final rule, which will go into effect on July 1, 2024, will increase the standard salary level that helps define and delimit which salaried workers are entitled to overtime pay protections under the FLSA. 

Starting July 1, most salaried workers who earn less than $844 per week will become eligible for overtime pay under the final rule. And on Jan. 1, 2025, most salaried workers who make less than $1,128 per week will become eligible for overtime pay. As these changes occur, job duties will continue to determine overtime exemption status for most salaried employees.

The rule will also increase the total annual compensation requirement for highly compensated employees (who are not entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA if certain requirements are met) from $107,432 per year to $132,964 per year on July 1, 2024, and then set it equal to $151,164 per year on Jan. 1, 2025.

Starting July 1, 2027, these earnings thresholds will be updated every three years so they keep pace with changes in worker salaries, ensuring that employers can adapt more easily because they’ll know when salary updates will happen and how they’ll be calculated.

The final rule will restore and extend the right to overtime pay to many salaried workers, including workers who historically were entitled to overtime pay under the FLSA because of their lower pay or the type of work they performed. 

We urge workers and employers to visit  our website to learn more about the final rule.

Jessica Looman is the administrator for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division. Follow the Wage and Hour Division on Twitter at  @WHD_DOL  and  LinkedIn .  Editor's note: This blog was edited to correct a typo (changing "administrator" to "administrative.")

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How to Watch the 2024 NHL Playoffs Online: Schedule, TV Channels, Stanley Cup Playoffs Livestream

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are just getting started. Here's your streaming guide to all the NHL action.

The 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs are here. With the NHL’s top 16 teams eyeing Lord Stanley's Cup, the first round of hockey's postseason is well underway. Fans worldwide will want to tune in as the teams battle through four rounds between now and the NHL finals in June.

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The Las Vegas Golden Knights enter the playoffs as the reigning champs while the New York Rangers will look to break the Presidents' Trophy curse. Is this the year Connor McDavid and the Oilers finally win the championship? The NHL never fails to bring the star power or drama during the playoffs.

Here's everything you need to know about how to watch the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, including the schedule and best livestream options.

How to Watch the 2024 NHL Playoffs Without Cable

The first three rounds of the NHL playoffs will be split airing on  ESPN , TNT and TBS in the United States with the exception being that games on Saturday night will air on ABC. If you don't have cable, check out all the best streaming options below.

Watch the NHL Playoffs on Sling TV

Sling TV is the best budget option for streaming the NHL playoffs without cable. Right now, there is a Sling TV deal offering $25 off your first month — bringing the Orange package with ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS and TNT down to just $15 and the comprehensive Orange + Blue package that also includes ABC to $35.

Sling TV comes with 50 hours of free cloud-based DVR recording space, perfect for recording the any hockey games when you're not home to watch them live.

With its Orange plan, Sling TV offers access to ESPN and TNT to watch the Stanley Cup playoffs without cable. Right now, you can get $25 off your first month of Sling TV for $15.

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Watch the NHL Playoffs on Hulu + Live TV

With Hulu's  live TV streaming service , you'll get access to ESPN, TNT, TBS and ABC along with over 90 other channels. Stream the NHL playoffs or watch on-demand whenever and wherever you want. Right now, you can get Hulu + Live TV, Disney+ and ESPN+, all with ads, for $76.99 per month after 3-day free trial.

Catch all the action on ESPN, TNT and ABC with a subscription to Hulu + Live TV. You'll also get access to over 90 live channels plus Hulu’s entire streaming library now with access to Disney+ and ESPN+.

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Watch the NHL Playoffs on ESPN+

Hockey games on any of ESPN's platforms can be streamed through ESPN+. At only $10.99 per month, ESPN+ is gentle on your budget. You can also save over 15% with an ESPN+ Annual Plan at $109.99 per year.

You can watch all NHL playoff games that air on ESPN with ESPN+. In addition, ESPN+ features replays of every NHL playoff game through NHL Power Play.

Watch the NHL Playoffs on FuboTV

Fubo’s Pro plan offers 199 channels, including ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC. However, the service doesn’t carry TBS and TNT, so you might miss some early-round playoff action. FuboTV comes with 1,000 hours of DVR and is currently offering a seven-day free trial.

Hockey fans can stream playoff games on ESPN, ESPN 2, and ABC with FuboTV. You can grab the seven-day free trial to test FuboTV before committing to the live TV streaming service.

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Watch the NHL Playoffs on Max

The 2024 NHL Playoff matches on TNT and TBS will be available to stream on Max , but you will miss games on ESPN and ABC. The ad-supported plan for Max costs $10 per month.

Stream NHL Playoff games that air on TBS and TNT with Max.

When do the 2024 NHL playoffs start?

The first round of the NHL playoffs started on Saturday, April 20, 2024.

When is the 2024 Stanley Cup Final?

The National Hockey League set a tentative start date of Wednesday, June 3, 2024 for the start of the Stanley Cup Final, but is subject to change based on how long the Eastern and Western Conference finals take. The Stanley Cup Final is expected to conclude no later than Monday, June 17.

What channel is the 2024 NHL playoffs on?

The NHL playoffs will air across ESPN, ESPN 2, TBS, TNT, and ABC. ESPN and TNT are splitting the second-round series, as well as the conference final.

2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs Schedule

Below, check out the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs first-round schedule. Find the full NHL schedule here .

Eastern Conference

Florida Panthers vs. Tampa Bay Lightning

Game 1: Lightning at Panthers — April 21, 12:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 2: Lightning at Panthers — April 23, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Game 3: Panthers at Lightning — April 25, 7 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 4: Panthers at Lightning — April 27, 5 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 5: Lightning at Panthers — April 29, TBD

Game 6: Panthers at Lightning — May 1, TBD

Game 7: Lightning at Panthers — May 4, TBD

Boston Bruins vs. Toronto Maple Leafs

Game 1: Maple Leafs at Bruins — April 20, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 2: Maple Leafs at Bruins — April 22, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 3: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 24, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 4: Bruins at Maple Leafs — April 27, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 5: Maple Leafs at Bruins — April 30, TBD

Game 6: Bruins at Maple Leafs — May 2, TBD

Game 7: Maple Leafs at Bruins — May 4, TBD

New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals

Game 1: Capitals at Rangers — April 21, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 2: Capitals at Rangers — April 23, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 3: Rangers at Capitals — April 26, 7 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 4: Rangers at Capitals — April 28, 8 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 5: Capitals at Rangers — May 1, TBD

Game 6: Rangers at Capitals — May 3, TBD

Game 7: Capitals at Rangers — May 5, TBD

Carolina Hurricanes vs. New York Islanders

Game 1: Islanders at Hurricanes — April 20, 5 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 2: Islanders at Hurricanes — April 22, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Game 3: Hurricanes at Islanders — April 25, 7:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Game 4: Hurricanes at Islanders — April 27, 2 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 5: Islanders at Hurricanes — April 30, TBD

Game 6: Hurricanes at Islanders — May 2, TBD

Game 7: Islanders at Hurricanes — May 4, TBD

Western Conference

Dallas Stars vs. Vegas Golden Knights

Game 1: Golden Knights at Stars — April 22, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 2: Golden Knights at Stars — April 24, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 3: Stars at Golden Knights — April 27, 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 4: Stars at Golden Knights — April 29, TBD

Game 5: Golden Knights at Stars — May 1, TBD

Game 6: Stars at Golden Knights — May 3, TBD

Game 7: Golden Knights at Stars — May 5, TBD

Winnipeg Jets vs. Colorado Avalanche

Game 1: Avalanche at Jets — April 21, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Game 2: Avalanche at Jets — April 23, 9:30 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 3: Jets at Avalanche — April 26, 10 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 4: Jets at Avalanche — April 28, 2:30 p.m. ET (TNT)

Game 5: Avalanche at Jets — April 30, TBD

Game 6: Jets at Avalanche — May 2, TBD

Game 7: Avalanche at Jets — May 4, TBD

Vancouver Canucks vs. Nashville Predators

Game 1: Predators at Canucks — April 21, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN)

Game 2: Predators at Canucks — April 23, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Game 3: Canucks at Predators — April 26, 7:30 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 4: Canucks at Predators — April 28, 5 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 5: Predators at Canucks — April 30, TBD

Game 6: Canucks at Predators — May 3, TBD

Game 7: Predators at Canucks — May 5, TBD

Edmonton Oilers vs. Los Angeles Kings

Game 1: Kings at Oilers — April 22, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2)

Game 2: Kings at Oilers — April 24, 10 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 3: Oilers at Kings — April 26, 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 4: Oilers at Kings — April 28, 10:30 p.m. ET (TBS)

Game 5: Kings at Oilers — May 1, TBD

Game 6: Oilers at Kings — May 3, TBD

Game 7: Kings at Oilers — May 5, TBD

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