Quotes from Alan E. Nelson

Far too often we lose patience with the process and quit too soon, missing out on what we could have gained.

How we see ourselves and what we base our worth on are primary motivators throughout life.

The more people respond positively to you, the easier it is to maintain a good attitude and joyful outlook.

Imagine that your mouth is a water spout. When you open the valve (speak), whatever comes out is an indicator of what's inside of you.

We all hope for love, enjoy it and desire it, but expecting and demanding it of others fouls up a good relationship.

When you are a happy person, you'll influence others to behave positively toward you.

We are much better able to evaluate someone else's behavior than we are our own.

By pointing out the errors of others, we strive to elevate ourselves above them.

Who wants a friend who talks about you behind your back? How do I know I can trust you to say good things in my absence when I've seen you cut up a "friend" behind his or her back, only to smile and act endearing when the person unexpectedly appears?

Our tendency to point out the weaknesses of others is a way to avoid facing our own shortcomings and areas needing improvement.

In reality, we use our love to get the love we need.

No one has a gun to your head. You are the primary agenda-setter in your life.

Know what you are talking about.

We need others to fulfill things in us that cannot.happen solo.

Getting to the root of a matter is key.

Words have a way of coming back to haunt us.

Everytime you make a copy of the copy, you lose clarity.

By turning back on verbal littering, you are suggesting that it's okay to junk the world.

We've all been there, that deserted island called regret.

Do not buy into the idea that you have to keep relocating to accomplish your dreams in life.

Take the plunge. Jump in. Make friends and be vulnerable. Life is too short to alienate yourself.

Surround yourself with people who are positive and who guard against negative talk.