I was trying to find the full quote for my favorite quote by Maya Angelou. (I’m not sure that sentence made any sense, but I tried rewording it about 4 times, and that’s the best that I could do.) In doing so, I came across this guy’s blog and on it he posted the text from an old Apple ad. (Have I mentioned how much I love Apple. I would marry Apple if I could.) This really helped me today, so, I would like to share it with all of you:
If there were ever a time to dare, to make a difference, to embark on something worth doing, it is now. Not for any grand cause, necessarily – but for something that tugs at your heart, something that’s your aspiration, something that’s your dream.
You owe it to yourself to make your days here count. Have fun. Dig deep. Stretch.
Dream Big
Know, though that things worth doing seldom come easy. There will be good days. And there will be bad days. There will be times when you want to turn around, pack it up, and call it quits. Those times tell you that you are pushing yourself, that you are not afraid to learn by trying.
Persist.
Because with an idea, determination, and the right tools, you can do great things. Let your instincts, your intellect, and your heart guide you.
Trust.
Believe in the incredible power of the human mind. Of doing something that makes a difference. Of working hard. Of laughing and hoping. Of lazy afternoons. Of lasting friends. Of all the things that cross your path this year.
The start of something new brings the hope of something great. Anything is possible. There is only one you. And you will only pass this way once. Do it right.
And the entire quote by Maya Angelou is: “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.”
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