A hero is no braver than an ordinary man, but he is brave five minutes longer.
“Now is the time to get serious about living your ideals. How long can you afford to put off who you really want to be? Your nobler self cannot wait any longer. Put your principles into practice – now. Stop the excuses and the procrastination. This is your life! You aren’t a child anymore. The sooner you set yourself to your spiritual program, the happier you will be. The longer you wait, the more you’ll be vulnerable to mediocrity and feel filled with shame and regret, because you know you are capable of better. From this instant on, vow to stop disappointing yourself. Separate yourself from the mob. Decide to be extraordinary and do what you need to do – now.”
― The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
― The Art of Living: The Classical Manual on Virtue, Happiness and Effectiveness
“It’s all about expectations – hell’s a bit more bearable when you always knew you were going there.”
― Iron War: Two Incredible Athletes. One Epic Rivalry. The Greatest Race of All Time.
― Iron War: Two Incredible Athletes. One Epic Rivalry. The Greatest Race of All Time.
“The first product of self-knowledge is humility.”
― Mystery and Manners: Occasional Prose
― Mystery and Manners: Occasional Prose
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