in order to move forward, we must learn how to let go of what is not working, despite how much we have invested.

short of catastrophe, real change must start with receptivity.

when you cannot escape the circumstances of your discomfort, you must face them. sometimes that is the only push needed to allow growth to happen.

when you feel you have failed, notice also what you have learned and that you may choose to try again. without trying we cannot know, without knowing we cannot grow.

expose yourself to as many ideas as possible.

there are no easy paths, simply the ones that are worth it, and the ones that are not

sometimes you must work to undo false lessons you’ve told yourself.