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Jack Canfield
Jack Canfield

Jack Canfield is an American author known for his work in the fields of personal growth and self-help. His most famous work is the 'Chicken Soup for the Soul' series, which has been widely popular around the world. Born on August 19, 1944, Canfield's writing and speaking have helped millions of people achieve personal and professional goals. more

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“At the moments you're leveling up [...] take a look at who is surrounding you. You cannot be surrounded by people you've known for only two years. It was an exhortation to bring your people along for the ride. The people who know where you come from. The people who know what values you hold. The people who give you the gut checks you need. These are the people who will help you make the best decisions with the power and resources you have.”

“They say "never say never".Well, I can assure you that, you will NEVER make me feel bad about being black, being a woman, and being ambitious. If this offends, sounds like a personal issue and you have my thoughts and prayers (cuz I'm a Christian too). Live in and for your purpose. You were not created to be mediocre. And continue to pay it forward. Someone can always learn from your testimony.”

“People, sometimes the ones closes to us, will try to drag us down in the dirt, believing in what they have done is the right thing. Those people, can be the monster that keeps fueling the fire just to have control of our lives. It’s going to be hard to put the flames out; to keep draining the fountain of its precious water, but backing down from these monsters will only be letting them win. Drown the fire in an ocean. Shown them you are not weak or will be burn by their viscousness.”