Steve Maraboli, Life, the Truth, and Being Free

"It is important that we forgive ourselves for making mistakes. We need to learn from our errors and move on."

"No matter what your history has been, your destiny is what you create today. What are you going to create?"

"Never question the power of one! Throughout history it has been the actions of only one person who has in inspired the movement of change."

"You cannot continue on the same path and arrive at a different destination. Make the choice to have your actions reflect your goals."

"Live life with a purpose and live it full out."

"A lack of clarity could put the brakes on any journey to success."

"Today, many will choose to live free of conditions and rules governing their own happiness. Why not you? Do not let another day go by where your dedication to other people's opinions is greater than your dedication to your own emotions! Today's a new day!"

"Stop giving meaningless praise and start giving meaningful action."

"Be happy with who you are and what you do, and you can do anything you want."

"Although goals are important, having a plan of action is vital to the success of those goals. Having a goal with no plan of action is like wanting to travel to a new destination without having a map."

"When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive—to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love—then make that day count!"

"Free yourself from the complexities and drama of your life. Simplify. Look within. Within ourselves we all have the gifts and talents we need to fulfill the purpose we've been blessed with."

"People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often find ways to discourage yours. When you change for the better, the people around you will be inspired to change also....but only after doing their best to make you stop. Live your truth and don't EVER stop."

"If the self-help books worked, it would be a shrinking industry not a growing one."

"I want to be in a relationship where you telling me you love me is just a ceremonious validation of what you already show me."

"No matter what your history has been, your destiny is what you create today. What are you going to create?"

"Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don't."

"Stop just cheering for others who are living their visions. Commit yourself to your own success and follow the steps required to achieve it."

"You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously."

"People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often find ways to discourage yours. When you change for the better, the people around you will be inspired to change also....but only after doing their best to make you stop. Live your truth and don't EVER stop."