“Take the failure—

And shine a light on it—

Learn from it—

It’s taking you one step closer—

To success. . .”

—Jane Friedman

“Setting goals is the first step—

In turning the invisible

Into the visible. . .”

—Tony Robbins

“Acknowledge the worry—

Then replace it. . .”

—Mitch Matthews

“Be who you are—

And say what you feel—

Because those who mind don’t matter. . .

Those who matter—

Don’t mind. . .”

—Theodor Seuss Geisel (Dr. Seuss)

“Failure is just one more step—

Towards success. . .”

—Nick Stephenson

“Detach from the things you cannot control—

Focus on the ones you can—

And know that sometimes—

The only thing you will be able to control

is your attitude towards something. . .”

—Zdravko Cvijetic

“A thing of beauty is a joy for ever—

It’s loveliness increases—

It will never pass into nothingness. . .”

—John Keats

“Sometimes good things fall apart. . .

So better things can fall together. . .”

—Rose McClary

“Remember:

No (one) is a failure—

Who has friends. . .”

—Clarence the Angel

(Frank Capra—“It’s a Wonderful Life”)

“Just get started—

and learn as you go. . .

Action creates courage—

and momentum keeps you going. . .”

—Larry Winget