Quotes from Adam Kirk Smith

Never let people who are more unhappy than you tell you how to live your life.

Contentment - being happy while doing something - and complacency - being happy while doing nothing - are entirely different.

Problems don't get better with time they become better when you find bravery. Success demands that you fight your fears.

You will know who wants you to succeed by the way they see the good in you before they ever see your flaws.

The slinky and post-it notes are both products that came from mistakes. Don't forget that mishaps can be turned into triumphs.

Entitlement is such a cancer, because it is void of gratitude.

When you have knowledge, patience, and passion, and pair those with hard work, you will find success -- but don't ever forget about kindness.

Instead of thinking that you always need to do bigger things, learn to do the small things in better ways.

The world's most successful people didn't wait for someone else to pick them, but instead, they picked themselves.

Stop looking for permission from other people to do what you know you are meant to do.

People who succeed in business aren't afraid to hear feedback from their customers -- they actually thrive from it.

You'll only beat your fears once you get to the point where you care more about your purpose than what people think of you.