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“Integrity is the most important accessory you'll ever have, it will never go out of fashion, get old, or fade. It's the greatest investment you'll ever make, and a noble fight you'll spend your lifetime pursuing.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“we are all afraid. We are all confident. We are all warriors on this road of life, and we’re all a mess sometimes. Girls are multifaceted, complicated, layered, and emotional beings. So who better to understand us than other girls?”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“So I put up my white flag and waved it around violently for all to see. I quit. I gave up. I dropped out of the race to attain the image of perfection and asked myself,” Who signed me up in the first place?”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“So for the people in your life who have not known your worth, who have been reckless with your heart or fallen painfully short of your expectations, sincerely wish them well, forgive yourself for holding on to it and preventing yourself from really living, forgive them for their shortcomings (as well as your own), scoop up that huge beautiful life lesson and all the pieces of your heart, and sail on. You have mountains to move, dreams to dream, and a world to change, even if the only world is your own.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” —Oprah Winfrey”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead, pursue the things you love doing, and then do them so well that people can’t take their eyes off you.” —MAYA ANGELOU”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“I am me. Every day. Not who I think others expect me to be, But the real, unedited, beauty-full, perfectly flawed version. I choose to think for myself. I speak my truth And wrestle with life’s tough questions over and over again. I daydream about a better world and strive to make it my reality. My purpose drives me And I give it the freedom to change and evolve. I breathe life to my dreams and to the dreams of others. I believe in magic. I look for it everywhere. I make an adventure of ordinary things. Create, imagine, reinvent, and get lost. I do things that inspire me. I defy the odds, raise my hand, sit at the table and lean in. I refuse to give up. I pursue my passion at all costs. I do things that terrify me. My head dances among the stars, and my feet remain on mother earth. I’m willing to ask the hard questions, to take chances, to love with my whole heart. My mistakes and failures make me stronger. I do not ascribe my worth to external validation, but to my character. I surround myself with phenomenal people, Especially ones who don’t always agree with me. I choose authenticity over perfection. I appreciate the small details that tend to go unnoticed by others. My worth is innate and immeasurable. I try to remind myself of that, daily. I exercise patience as often as possible, Stay vulnerable even when I want to close my heart And practice coexisting with things that make me uncomfortable. I set boundaries, work to honor them, And am willing to edit people out of my life who don’t. I walk more than a mile in other people’s shoes, And suspend judgment as long as humanly possible. I remember to laugh more, stress less, forgive often, and inject love everywhere I can. I do my best to relinquish every ounce of control because it’s futile. I throw my hands up, close my eyes, and Revel in life’s awesome and mysterious ride. My emotions are fleeting, they do not define me. My choices do, and I do my best to make good ones. I feed my body good, whole foods, But don’t punish myself for the occasional indulgence. I move my body every day. I stretch, challenge, and honor her. I rest when I need to. I don’t accept every invitation that comes my way. I practice saying “no.” Show myself kindness, compassion, and unconditional love. I am my best friend, I’m proud of me. I share my life’s lessons with others, even the not so shiny ones. I hold nothing back. Cry when I need to, But also recognize when I need to buck up. I remember to breathe and in that space, I find my calm among the chaos. I owe it to myself to be remarkable, so I am.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“Instead of becoming bitter or lashing out at the “friends” who let her down, she decided to take this opportunity to improve herself. She bonded with a loyal friend and learned a valuable lesson about how to treat others. Like this girl, positivity is a choice you must make at the start of every day. It can come in the form of happiness, appreciation, tolerance, kindness, or humility, but it’s not always an easy choice to make. Like integrity, it requires digging deep into your soul and making the choice to be joyful, not only on the days when you land the perfect job, find the love of your life, or win the lottery, but also when you’re at rock bottom. When you screwed up and everyone’s talking about it, find something positive to cling to. Who’s supporting you? What are you learning? What will you never do again or always do in the future?”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“A good mentor is someone who has done what you want to do and been where you hope to be.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“So start being selfish. It’s tempting to begin your day by checking your inbox for emails from your boss, classmates, friends, and family. But that’s another way that putting others first immediately puts you in a reactionary state, prioritizing their needs above your own. The real question here is, when you wake up in the morning do you know what you need to do to fuel yourself? If not, find out! Whether it’s getting some exercise, eating a healthy breakfast or packing a great lunch, meditating, journaling, talking to a friend, getting outdoors, or something else that keeps you sane, do it. Paying yourself first will help you build or maintain your foundation, it will remind you who’s your first priority (hint: it’s you!), and will put a spring in your step. Much better than racing to the office in a panic over who needs you or what you haven’t done yet.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“if you never have the guts to try in the first place, excuses will justify you settling for what you have and prevent you from chasing down what you really want.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“You have to believe you can do it before you can drown out all the convenient reasons for why you think you can’t.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“Stop making excuses, raise the standards for yourself, and watch the caliber of people you begin to attract rise right along with you.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“Just like the president picks his cabinet of trusted advisors, surround yourself with people who edify, inspire, encourage, and challenge you.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“This is, after all, your life, and you only get one shot, so it matters what you choose to do with it.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” —AYN RAND”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” —Harriet Tubman”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people.” I”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“There is nothing more life threatening than resignation because the moment you settle for complacency and compromise who you are, you’ve lost the best part of life and squandered the potential that lies within you. Don’t believe it’s okay to show up every day at a job that you don’t love or one you do just for the money. Discard others’ expectations; hold tight to your own. The beauty of life is that it is your own, so dare to live it.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“Don’t change who you are to get someone to love you or stay in love with you. Because true love means they will love your unique personality and cheer you on in your life journey.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“This life is too short for you to waste it wondering, “What if?” Joyce taught me that. So be bold. We all have it in us, even you, my dear, whether you know it or not. It just takes deciding to punch your pride in the face, to forget about what “they” think, and to go for it. It means making the choice that you are willing to put in tireless hours of work and that you are unwilling to quit, unwilling to back down, unwilling to be distracted or deterred. Boldness is a choice we are all presented with, a state of mind, a way of being. If you don’t try, you won’t succeed. If you don’t shoot, you’ll never score. If you don’t leap, you’ll never know what you are made of, and you’ll wake up at the end of a very long life and wish you had danced more.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“You have to fight for the things that are important to you,”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” —ROALD DAHL”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“I’m here to tell you that none of us have it all figured out; we are forever works in progress. The moments of brilliance in your life will always be balanced by moments of vulnerability, insecurity, and doubt. The sooner you get around to being okay with that, the happier your life will be.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“Moving on or forgiving those hurt you don't discount what you went through or make it "better" you have every reason to be angry or discouraged. But don't let that be all you are. The past is just that, and you are the only one is charge of which memories you take with you and which you haul overboard as your boat sails on. As for forgiveness, it's for you my dear. When you get caught in the past it's like you walking through concrete. Free yourself. You're the only one who can. I know it's easy to say, and just about the hardest thing to do. But the grace you bestow on them is really the gift you give yourself.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“Losing your integrity is a slippery slope. Watching your friends justify their behavior and tolerating it makes it a matter of time until you’re doing something that you would have never condoned months or years before.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“I sometimes think about that scene when I’m facing something in life. I work so hard and the most difficult part for me is, after I’ve done all I can, to throw my hands up and trust that it’s either meant to be or not. I tend to be a type A, “can do anything” control freak, so giving up that last 10 percent is more painful than all the legwork I’ve done for the previous 90. But that’s where my personal faith kicks in and I couldn’t write this book without including my secret advantage, the ace up my sleeve. My faith plays a major role in my life.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“The true character of a person is not seen in their everyday routine or even in their greatest accolades; the true test of a person’s character is witnessing the immediate steps after one of their greatest mistakes.” Because we all make mistakes, it’s not about how big they are or how messy they get, but who cleans them up the best.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“I wear that label with pride—it just means I’m willing to do things that someone else is (or thinks they are) too scared to do. Unfortunately”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl

“I certainly believe in reading as many books and articles as possible (Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn is my newest life-changing pick). But in the beginning of any new venture, no matter how well read you are, you will be inevitably short on experience. That’s where mentors come in. You’ll learn from their experiences as you begin to have your own, and you’ll gain a new perspective that only comes from someone who has been there.”
― Alexis Jones, I Am That Girl: How to Speak Your Truth, Discover Your Purpose, and #bethatgirl