Light reading

On feeling discouraged:

"No man was ever so misplaced but that he could not find the right place".

Wallace D. Wattles, The Science of Getting Rich


On renewing belief in oneself:

"The Warrior of the Light is a believer. Because he believes in miracles, miracles begin to happen. Because he is sure that his thoughts can change his life, his life begins to change. Because he is certain that he will find love, love appears. Now and then, he is disappointed. Sometimes, he gets hurt. Then he hears people say: "He's so ingenuous!" But the Warrior knows that it is worth it. For every defeat, he has two victories in his favor. All believers know this."

Paulo Coelho, Warrior of the Light


A few of John Wooden's favorite maxims:

- Happiness begins when selfishness ends.

- I will get ready and then, perhaps, my chance will come.

- Don't let yesterday take up too much of today.

- The best thing a father can do for his children is to love their mother.

- Do not mistake activity for achievement.

- Treat all people with dignity and respect.

- Acquire peace of mind by making the effort to become the best of which you are capable.

- Make each day your masterpiece.

From Wooden