Stephen Silver > Quotes

“The moral of this story is if you want something, I mean really want something badly enough, and you focus on it, it will eventually come to you.”
― Stephen Silver, Conquering the Artists Struggle: The Art of Finding and Enjoying Your Journey

“DO YOUR BEST" is the Cub Scout motto. It is a reminder that as long as you try and give things your best effort you will succeed. It teaches us that no matter how hard we try to accomplish whatever goal or task we have, as long as we give it a go and try our best, that is what really counts. If you do nothing there will be nothing.”
― Stephen Silver, Conquering the Artists Struggle: The Art of Finding and Enjoying Your Journey

“Wallace Wattles had a great quote. He said, “Do not be competitive, be creative.” Don't waste your time looking at what the competition is doing - create something new. Look at yourgoals, yourinterests, yourabilities, rather than the goals, interests, and abilities of others. Do it for yourself!”
― Stephen Silver, Conquering the Artists Struggle: The Art of Finding and Enjoying Your Journey

“When I started to believe in myself, I realized that I could accomplish anything I set my mind to.”
― Stephen Silver, Conquering the Artists Struggle: The Art of Finding and Enjoying Your Journey

“This morning we all woke up at around 8:10am, the exact time I am usually loading my kids in the car. School starts at 8:30am. I could of woken up in a panic, started scrambling, rushing, yelling at the kids to hurry up, build up my heart rate for the result that was inevitable, WE WERE GOING TO BE LATE ANYWAY. Instead I chose to not resist what was, and simply accept the fact we overslept and we were now late. SO WHAT! It's not the end of the world. So the result was, we all got up, my wife got the kids dressed, I made their lunch, and we all sat at the table and ate breakfast in a calm, fun manner and went off to school. No madness, no frustration. So whatever you may be dealing with this week, and something you don't favor is actually happening, try not to resist it. Accept it, and you will find an inner peace that will make it all better.”
― Stephen Silver, Conquering the Artists Struggle: The Art of Finding and Enjoying Your Journey

“Passion- To do something without being asked, for the pure love of it. Purpose- To know what it is you are aiming for. Practice- To work at your craft daily, and to explore. Patience- To relax, be present, enjoy the process no matter how long it may take. Persistence- never, ever give up, find new ways, take initiative, follow your heart.”
― Stephen Silver, Conquering the Artists Struggle: The Art of Finding and Enjoying Your Journey