Quotes by Steve Maraboli

Youll drive yourself crazy trying to control something that isnt yours to control. Let go. Free yourself. Allow your mind and energy to focus on something positive... to build something beautiful.

Be purposeful in your actions. Be mindful to keep your behavior in alignment with your goals. Remember, you can refine, improve, and enhance yourself; all other control is illusory.

The art of letting go is simply about personal empowerment. Realizing what you’re in charge of, realizing what you control, and more importantly, what you don’t control.

The argument could be made that the word hero is overused. I do not think, however, that this is the case when referring to teachers.

It doesnt matter if youre 20, 40, 60, 80, or 100. Embrace your sexy-ass self and express it!

I believe in romance... in playfulness... in passion... in expressing feelings... in friendship... in all the ways love heals, nourishes, and transforms you and me into an us.

When used as a tool, fear will enhance your preparedness; when used as a guide, it will stop your progress.

It made a big difference in my life to grow up with a dad who wasnt afraid of how great my mom was.

Some of the things I hated my parents for when I was younger are the same things I love my parents for now that Im older.

Today you will have countless opportunities to take action towards any dream or goal youve ever had. No matter how long you’ve waited, it’s never too late. Let today be the day you give life to your dreams and goals. Dont throw away another day!

Sometimes the issue isnt that your problems are so big, its that you see yourself as being so small.

It is when I struggle that I strengthen. It is when challenged to my core that I learn the depth of who I am.

Youre better than the life youve settled for. RISE to the challenge of your dreams! Dont just dream it - LIVE it!

Religion is the subjective experience. Science is the objective reality. To argue either is a ridiculous waste of time and energy.

It’s never lost on me that it was the religious who Jesus had to challenge not to throw stones.

Behavior speaks… Before you even open your mouth, your actions have told me who you are and what you’re about.

Speak with your words and your message can be distorted... Speak with your actions and youll leave no doubt.

Your actions should be so dedicated that no one should have to ask you what you want.

I applaud those who speak, but I admire those who act.

Love yourself... enough to take the actions required for your happiness…enough to cut yourself loose from the drama-filled past... enough to set a high standard for relationships... enough to feed your mind and body in a healthy manner... enough to forgive yourself... enough to move on.