“Don't compare the pace of your life with the pace of others.”
“There is no positive power like prayer.”
Source: Pearls of Wisdom: Great mind
“We always start with what worked well, then consider where we fell short of our intent. This protects us from looking more at the negative more than the positive.”
Source: Perform Under Pressure: Change the Way You Feel, Think and Act Under Pressure
“Which voice do you hear? Which is louder, the negative critic or the positive coach? You can choose to listen to the voice that offers and reinforces positive thought.”
Source: Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence
“Cus D’Amato, who trained Mike Tyson, said emotions, particularly anger, are like fire. They can cook your food and keep you warm, or they can burn your house down. Many great athletes use anger in a positive way. Anger motivates them. Anger steels their resolve. It is much better to become angry than to become afraid.”
Source: Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence
“Those who want to buy wisdom remain with out wisdom, because money buys nothing except commodities.”
“A selfless act always generates positive energy for the person who performs the act and the person who is being helped”
Source: Living with Consciousness: Everyday Inspirations for Spiritual Growth and Personal Fulfillment
“The most important thing a parent can give a child is a positive self-image.”
Source: Mind Gym: An Athlete's Guide to Inner Excellence
“What would happen if we took the time each day to quietly celebrate our accomplishments and focus on the positive?”
Source: Strong: A Runner's Guide to Boosting Confidence and Becoming the Best Version of You
“Each day, I noticed Coach sent us off with a positive comment. “It’s a great day to work together toward our goals,” he’d say after we’d gathered for the workout. On a particularly windy day, it would be: “What a great day to challenge and shape our perseverance.” Sometimes his words were simple—“Okay, let’s go”—and it was his upbeat, let’s-get-it-done inflection that set the tone for the workout.”
Source: Let Your Mind Run: A Memoir of Thinking My Way to Victory