This part of my life, this little part, is called happiness.
CHRIS GARDNERWe all understand genetics. You get your eyes from your dad, your mom’s nose, there’s nothing you can do about that. But your spiritual genetics you can choose, pick, embrace and commit to. That’s what I did.
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The balance in your life is more important than the balance in your checking account.
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(The movie) is the story of my life, but it’s not about me. It’s about anybody who ever dreamed big and had someone tell them, ‘No, you can’t do it.’ You can.
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Well, I really don’t want to be a high-powered corporate lawyer. I’m really passionate about painting.
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I hold one thing dearer than all else: my commitment to my son.
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Do something that you love. Whatever you’re going to do is going to be tough enough. Find something that gets you so excited that the sun can’t come up early enough in the morning because you want to go do your thing.
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Then again, what seems like nothing in the eyes of the world, when properly valued and put to use, can be among the greatest riches.
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Strong people stand up for themselves. Stronger people stand up for others. The irony is that while sleep sometimes brings nightmares, it’s the reality of my waking hours that can cause me the greater fear.
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There is no plan B for passion.
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Always, always pursue happiness.
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Claim ownership of your dreams.
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People can’t do something themselves, they want to tell you you can’t do it. You want something, go get it.
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Ready or not, Tell yourself to jump.
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We all understand genetics. You get your eyes from your dad, your mom’s nose, there’s nothing you can do about that. But your spiritual genetics you can choose, pick, embrace and commit to. That’s what I did.
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Baby steps count, as long as you are going forward. You add them all up, and one day you look back and you’ll be surprised at where you might get to.
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If you have a dream, you’ve got to protect it.
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