“I love deadlines—

I love the whooshing sound

they make—

when they go by. . .”

—Douglas Adams

“If we did all the things

we were capable of—

we would astound ourselves. . .”

—Thomas Edison

“Motivation—

empowers you to do—

to the best of your ability—

what you already know

how to do. . .”

—Rick Lavoie

“If you can’t change it—

Then accept it—

and move on with your life—

It also fits with life. . .”

—Norma Howse Whitney

“We can learn from adversity—

and learn through failure—

Adversity is a learning experience—

This, too, shall pass. . .”

—Lindsay Baker

“. . .The only lasting truth

is change. . .”

—Octavia E. Butler

“. . .Some days you lose—

and some days you win. . .”

—Mikaela Shiffrin

“. . .Nothing can be done—

without hope and confidence. . .”

—Helen Keller

“Success—

is what you decide it is. . .”

—Emjae Williams

“Maybe it’s time

to give yourself permission—

To just start—

mistakes and all. . .”

—Marisa Murgatroyd