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Jim Brickman

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Songwriter

Jim Brickman, born on November 20, 1961, is a renowned American songwriter. His music spans a variety of styles and has won the hearts of many listeners. Brickman's musical career began with piano performance, which later led him to songwriting, where he has penned hit songs for numerous famous singers.

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“But all of us have or will have something difficult happen in our lives. And sometimes you need to just believe. Believe in something bigger than yourself. Believe in something good lurking around the corner. Believe that after you close your eyes and wake up in the morning, it just might be all right.”

Faith Belief Trust Optimism

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“I personally believe that fear is a great motivator. Being afraid can even be healthy, as you really achieve something grand when you get to the other side of your worst nightmare.”

Motivation Fear Courage Risk Taking

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“Eventually Mom taught us to excurse ourselves from people who seemed to only care about splitting people in two teams: the 'haves' and the 'have-nots.' We knew something that their money couldn't buy: A wallet didn't mean compassion and a lot of zeroes in your bank account doesn't mean much more than you're getting a free blender from the bank as a thanks. I learned that during the happiest moments of my life when I was a 'have-not.”

Money Compassion Poverty

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“I long for those tranquil moments of absolute nothing. And I think the reason I really like them is because the moment the world goes mute, my brain seems to open like a flower in the spring. I actually can feel little inner doors unlocking.”

Silence Creativity Tranquility

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“Here's the problem, however. As adults, we're not very good at having fun anymore. We don't even know how to begin. Whims? When's the last time one of Those was part of your day?”

Happiness Joy Fun Time Management

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“So here we go. Let's just dance. Teach my soul to take this chance. from the song "Simple Things" by Jim Brickman”

Love Humor Inspirational Quotes Kindness Mindfulness

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“Slow down. We all move way too fast.”

Love Humor Inspirational Quotes Kindness Mindfulness

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“Please, allow yourself some king of release, even if it involves eating the whole tub of Cool Whip. A Snickers bar can be very therapeutic. Whatever works for you, whatever makes you feel as if a pin has been stuck inside the stress balloon you've been building up inside. ... Let it out.”

Emotions Stress Release

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“Realize that stress doesn't happen because the world has made some pact against you personally.”

Stress Trials Of Life Outlook And Attitude

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“So what can you do about your own manic moments? I tell myself, 'It's okay if I have no clue what to do. I will go through a few tough moments--I've gotten through worse moments before in my life. Every tough moment actually does make me stronger and smarter.”

Stress Getting Through Tough Times Coping Strategies

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“Just realize that things Will go wrong. Freaking out isn't going to make it better.”

Life Stress Handling Situations

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“Face it--the one person you never spend time with is yourself.”

Self Mindfulness Self Awareness

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“Yet most of us don't allow ourselves enough time to keep learning. It just doesn't seem practical. We live in a time where everything has to produce tangible results.”

Education Learning Time Management Prioritizing

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“People talk to me about how music hovers on the fringes of faith. And this is as ethereal as I get, but sometimes I'll play something, and I truly wonder how this music came out of me. I really do sit there with my hands on the keys, and I feel like something or someone else is guiding them.”

Spirit Music Creativity Talent

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“Everyone has a talent for doing something special. Many of us dismiss those talents as nothing special and think that's the end of it .. maybe it's just the beginning.”

Confidence Talents Gifts And Talents

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“The point is that we make so many complicated excuses for not doing things. Whatever happened to a little simple ingenuity?”

Follow Your Dreams Excuses Getting Started

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“Of course, it comes down to a little creativity and a lot of motivation. The creativity is inside all of us. The motivation is rougher.”

Motivation Creativity Dreams Starting

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“First of all, if you're rejected, don't give up on your dream.”

Dreams Criticism Rejection

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“You are the love of my life, and I'm so glad you found me.”

Found Glad Anniversary Love Of My Life

Author:Jim Brickman

About the Author

Born: November 20, 1961
Known for: Songwriter
Quotes: 19

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