Daily Motivator - October

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October 28

Rely on yourself

Whatever you intend to do, the world will push back in ways you cannot fully anticipate. Things go wrong, and it’s essential for you to figure out how to right them again.

No, that’s not possible every single time. But in most cases you have options, provided you’re well enough prepared.

That means equipping yourself with discipline and fortitude. That means a willingness to be tough, not in a spiteful or malevolent way, but in a way that enables you to move forward.

Those qualities are not just empty platitudes. They serve to advance your own life, the lives of those around you, and everything you care about.

It’s wonderful when you can collaborate and cooperate with others, making contributions and receiving benefits from a larger community. Yet in order to do so, at the end of the day you must be able to rely on yourself.

Embrace the opportunities to strengthen and improve yourself, from your inner constitution to your outer fitness. The best thing you can do for all of life is to continue getting better at living your own.

— Ralph Marston