Quotes About Encouragement

Most people can do absolutely awe-inspiring things," he said. "Sometimes they just need a little nudge.

Premack [a motivational system where a more-preferred activity can be used to reinforce a less-preferred activity] or a rewards system, but with

Life's Little Instruction Book

Let it go. I do mean to take life very seriously, but I need to take things like playfulness and purposelessness very seriously. . . . This is not meant to be light, but I think I would have somehow encouraged myself to let go a little bit more and hang in there and not pretend to know where this is all going. You don't need to know where it's all going.

What is one of the best or most worthwhile investments you've ever made? "If I accept you as you are, I make you worse; however, if I treat you as though you are what you are capable of becoming I help you become that."—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Kanye, why do you have a giant picture of you on the wall?' and Kanye goes, 'Well, I got to cheer for me before anyone else can cheer for me.' I thought, 'There is some fantastic logic. That's a good response.

Bueno, tengo que animarme a mí mismo antes de que los demás me animen a mí". Y pensé: "Es una lógica fantástica. Buena respuesta".»

If I accept you as you are, I make you worse; however, if I treat you as though you are what you are capable of becoming I help you become that."—Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Everyone struggles. Take solace in that.

No sobrestimes el mundo mientras te subestimas a ti mismo. Eres mejor de lo que crees. Y no estás solo.

This passage is not encouraging unwise activity that overloads your schedule with church events and obligations. Nor does it ask you to turn normal relational moments into abnormal witnessing encounters.

So that the body of Christ may be built up

Do you need encouragement, comfort, hope, direction, wisdom, courage, rebuke, warning, forgiveness, patience, teaching, correction, thanks, insight, a job description, or something else? My words must be shaped by your need. An ambassador's words always address the person's true need of the moment.

And we urge you, brothers, warn those who are idle, encourage the timid, help the weak, be patient with everyone.

Be someone's muse.

Openly share and talk to people about your idea. Use their lack of interest or doubt to fuel your motivation to make it happen.

I don't remember the piece we played, but to this day I recall how she made me feel. She had only said "Yes." She never said "No." She taught by encouragement alone, and this allowed me to gradually drop all my fear and hesitation and enter into the spirit of the playing itself.

Friends remember you how you'd like to be remembered, and forget the rest. Friends turn up at the last moment, friends tell you to keep running.

Although Thomas knew that Meghan's letter had not influenced the executives' decision – there was no evidence that her letter was even read – he encouraged her conviction that the change was her personal victory.

Sometimes, life is like mountain climbing. After you've achieved your biggest goals, you must return to the starting point to complete the journey and share your story with others to encourage them for their climb.

One of the keys for being a positive influence on other people is to keep your complaints and negativity in your head and out of your mouth.

It never occurred to me that I wouldn't go to college and have a career - as well as a family - of my own. Both my parents, but especially my mother, encouraged me and led me to believe that it was possible.

Off with you! You're a happy fellow, for you'll give happiness and joy to many other people. There is nothing better or greater than that!

Rooting for the offense is the safe way to go. You win either way.