“Sometimes when you least expect it, the tables turn and that scary feeling that has taken hold of you for so long somehow turns into hope”
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
“Without inspiration, we’re all like a box of matches that will never be lit.”
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
“The future can be a scary thing. Because it's something that's always left open for anything to happen. It's a total mystery. But at the same time, it's so exciting. Each decision we make can alter how our future will turn out, so how we end up in the future is really our decision. We never know what will be thrown at us, but it's up to each of us as to how we deal with whatever does come. No one else can decide that for us. While I might be wondering about what will happen down the road for me, and gt nervous about it now and then, I am also really hopeful for it because I know there will be so many windows of opportunity that can really change my life if I choose to take hold of them and not be afraid to go for it.”
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
“Once you let yourself believe that you've gotten to the top, you've lost sight of the real goal. Which is to keep climbing no matter what. And by climbing, I don't mean trying to out do yourself with even more accomplishments. Instead, what I mean is that just when we think we have done something well, we should start looking at the other areas of our lives that need attention.”
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
“I made up my mind not to care so much about the destination, and simply enjoy the journey.”
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
― Chords of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance
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