Live your dreams - Grow you

What on earth are you here for? You can find the answer in Rick Warren's highly recommended book Purpose Driven Life. It is the second most-translated book in the world, after the Bible, and have sold millions of copies.

If you google "Rick Warren", you'll find lots of advice and wise quotes by him. Really thoughtful stuff. For instance, he reminds us that "relationships take time and effort, and the best way to spell love is T-I-M-E
because the essence of love is not what we think or do or provide for others, but how much we give of ourselves."

Be Attitude

The famous "Be Attitude" is worth a re-visit often. It is positive, motivating, encouraging.

Be understanding to your perceived enemies.
Be loyal to your friends.
Be strong enough to face the world each day.
Be weak enough to know you cannot do everything alone.
Be generous to those who need your help.
Be teachable to show maturity.

Remember the compliments you receive

"Remember the compliments you receive, forget the insults."

These wise words are part of the the lyrics to the Baz Luhrman song, Everybody's Free (To Wear Sunscreen):

"If I could offer you only one tip for the future, sunscreen would be it.

The long term benefits of sunscreen have been proved by scientists whereas the rest of my advice has no basis more reliable than my own meandering experience… I will dispense this advice now.

Watch your thoughts, they become words

Watch your thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your habits, they become character.
Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.

The above words of wisdom are something you should put up on the fridge or on your desk at work or even somewhere in the car where it can't be missed. Not only because they mean so much but also because these words will remind you of a friend or acquaintance. We all know someone who we admire simply because they watch what they say and it reflects in their character. And you know what? There is somebody out there that can apply the meaning of these words to you too!