Stop and smell the roses, a change of scenery, or a series of inspiring and thought provoking quotes; whatever it takes in our busy and sometimes stressful lives, it is important to take a break and create an opportunity to look outside the box. Discover new ideas, re-visit old beliefs and perceptions, seek avenues for rejuvenation, revitalization and re-invention and inspire emotional, intellectual and physical well-being. Here are a few quotes to think about:

Some people dream of success… while others wake up and work hard at it.  ~Author Unknown

Those who have succeeded at anything and don’t mention luck are kidding themselves.  ~Larry King

Don’t be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs.  Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger.  If you do the little jobs well, the big ones will tend to take care of themselves.  ~Dale Carnegie

When you come to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on.  ~Franklin D. Roosevelt

Don’t be discouraged.  It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.  ~Author Unknown

The drops of rain make a hole in the stone not by violence but by oft falling.  ~Lucretius

Every day may not be good, but there’s something good in every day.  ~Author Unknown

If you don’t like something change it; if you can’t change it, change the way you think about it.  ~Mary Engelbreit

Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent.  ~Eleanor Roosevelt

It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.  ~Author Unknown

The only man I know who behaves sensibly is my tailor; he takes my measurements anew each time he sees me.  The rest go on with their old measurements and expect me to fit them.  ~George Bernard Shaw

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“It is noble to teach oneself, but still nobler to teach others.” ~ Mark Twain

“It’s not that some people have willpower and some don’t. It’s that some people are ready to change and others are not.” ~ James Gordon

“The most important thing in life is to stop saying “I wish” and start saying “I will”. Consider nothing impossible, then treat possibilities as probabilities.” ~ David Copperfield

“Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change – this is the rythm of our living.  Out of our over-confidence, fear, out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope.  And out of hope, progress.” ~ Bruce Barton

“I rate enthusiasm even above professional skill.” ~ Edward Appleton

“I get to play golf. What more can you ask for - getting paid for doing what you love.” ~ Tiger Woods

“If you listen and learn, become inspired and follow your passion, you will advance your career and enhance your personal life.” ~ BJM

“Choose your words carefully. You never know who will be influenced by them.” ~ BJM