Quotes from Ralph Marston

Every day you make some progress and every day you make a few mistakes. Through it all, your wisdom continues to grow and your experience continues to broaden.

If you so choose, every mistake can lead to greater understanding and effectiveness. If you so choose, every frustration can help you to be more patient and more persistent.

Carrying a grudge is difficult work that brings nothing of value. Forgive, and be free.

Beset by a difficult problem? Now is your chance to shine. Pick yourself up, get to work and get triumphantly through it.

Even in the most difficult situation there is always, somehow, a way to triumph

Put your energy into building what is creative, valuable and empowering. And you won't have to constantly fight against what is destructive and draining.

If you so choose, even the unexpected setbacks can bring new and positive possibilities. If you so choose, you can find value and fulfillment in every circumstance.

If you so choose, the challenges can make you stronger. If you so choose, the disappointments can make you more determined.

You may very well have good reasons for resentment, frustration and anger. But that doesn't mean those negative responses are good for you, or that you must choose them.

Look, really look, at how beautiful this day is. Let go of the worries and anxieties and judgments, and see the beauty.

Expect the best of yourself, and then do what is necessary to make it a reality.

Take your mind off the problems for a moment, and focus on the positive possibilities. Consider how very much you are able to do.

Make it a habit to tell people thank you. To express your appreciation, sincerely and without the expectation of anything in return. Truly appreciate those around you, and you'll soon find many others around you. Truly appreciate life, and you'll find that you have more of it.

Every day is a day to be thankful. Life's abundance has no limit, and gratitude is what keeps that abundance flowing. In every circumstance there is something for which to be thankful. Even when there seems to be nothing else, there is hope.

Be thankful for it all. And beyond your many blessings, will be many, many more.

Being truly thankful makes you infinitely more resourceful. By sincerely appreciating what you have, you find new and valuable ways to make use of it.

When you are happy, be thankful and your happiness is greatly multiplied. When you are feeling down, be thankful and youll soon be feeling much better.

Choose to live in a place where your eyes are always open to the positive possibilities.

When you're not afraid to fail, you'll most certainly have the confidence to succeed.

One positive step can put an end to negative momentum. Now is when you can take it.

Live each moment from your own inspiration, not from your desire to look good in the eyes of others.

Excellence is not a skill. It is an attitude.

In every kind of endeavor, there are ample opportunities for extra effort. Grab those opportunities, embrace that extra effort and transform ordinary mediocrity into bright and shining excellence.

Lasting achievement, whatever the endeavor, comes from a commitment to excellence every step of the way.