Life may not be perfect, it may not be what you expect it to be, at the end of the day, life is never meant to be perfect, it is a journey. Without these sad moments, these bad experiences, how can a person grow up? He or she would forever have a child-like mentality where everything they see, they need to put into their mouth. Experience is the best teacher, and you are what you are today because of all the experience. If you think life is not fair, remember this – it could have been worse. Be thankful for the disappointing hard times for it is what made you today.
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From anger issues to blaming others for your failure, if there’s a thing I’ve learned in my brutal life it’s to not be afraid of change, if you fail to change and face your problems, you will be changed by force, therefore it is always better to change when you are in control of the situation. Sometimes in life they are so clouded by their emotions, they tend to miss the forest for the trees.
We are bound to repeat the same mistake over and over again until they learn their lessons, thus, to stop the vicious cycle, they need to take a step back and enlighten ourselves by going into uncharted territories. Here are some life changing lessons and brutal truths they should adopt and learn in their everyday life to improve their mentality.
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Don’t tell your problems to everyone. 80% don’t care and the other 20% are glad you have them.
When you tell your friends about your problems, there will always be a handful that might use your own words against you. Be it relationship, family or work environment, in time of need, you will know who are your true friends. Don’t let your words from the past hurts you, if you need to talk to someone, make sure he or she will keep the secret and not throw it back at you.
Only 3 things can change their lives – love, death and religion.
A person’s character is molded from the day he or she was child through experience, it is almost impossible for him or her to change his or her character in a short duration, unless there is something drastic, something big, such as falling in or out of love, experience near death situation or lost a loved one, or discover a new religion. Other than these 3 key factors, nothing will change, if there are changes, it is either superficial or temporary for the sake of achieving certain goals.
Be careful with your words, once they are said, they can be only forgiven, not forgotten.
Silence is gold, words are silver. Sometimes it is best to keep quiet and be known as a fool than to open your mouth and remove all doubt. Once something is said, a person will always remember it. It is in their human nature to remember bad things better than good memories, for instant, when they think of someone, they tend to associate him or her with a bad behavior, rather than his or her good past.
We stopped checking for monsters under their bed when they realized they were inside us.
When a Chinese princess asked for the most poisonous potion from an alchemist, she was given the 2nd most poisonous potion. She then asked where can she find the most poisonous potion, and the alchemist replied, it is in you – your heart. Children are born innocent, they will approach strangers with no shyness or fear, it is only when they grew up do they start fearing because they know monster and ghost doesn’t exist, they are truly the living monsters.
Sometimes it’s not the people who change, it’s the mask that falls off.
The Japanese say you have three faces. The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends, and your family. The third face, you never show anyone. It is the truest reflection of who you are. That’s where the real monster lives, to truly see a person’s character, see his or her reaction, not their actions. This is because it is harder to fake a reaction.
You can lie down for people to walk on you and they will still complain that you are not flat enough. Just live your life.
You’re not born to please everyone. If your goal is to please everyone you come across, you are no different from a dog. Sometimes in life, you just have to do what is right for you. At the end of the day, people will not thank you for all the good deeds you’ve done, this doesn’t mean you should stop helping, it means you need to prioritize what is important and what’s not.
Forgiveness is not something they do for other people. It’s something they do for ourselves to move on.
Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. It is easier said than done, when they are angry, their judgement is usually clouded, they can’t think properly. The best solution is to ‘reset’ their mind, find a getaway, go for a long break, escape to a wildness and etc.
If you try to control everything, and then worry about the things you can’t control, you are setting yourself up for a lifetime of frustration and misery.
Ignorance is a bliss, worrying about things you have no control only adds to unnecessary stress and anger. Nobody likes a busybody, especially those that goes around and expect people to live their lives they way they see fit. Ask yourself, do you enjoy it when someone expect you to live a certain lifestyle? If the answer is no, avoid ‘worrying’ about what others do.
Sometimes in life, your situation will keep repeating itself until you learn your lesson.
Sometimes a princess have to kiss a few frogs to find prince charming. I always believe life is like a Mario video game, you have to finish the quest before you can proceed to the next level, for those that repeat the same mistake, they are stuck repeating the same mistake forever. The key to success is to change their mindset and approach the problem from a different mentality.
You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
If anger solves your problem, by all means go ahead and get angry with the person or problem. My philosophy is, if money can solve your problem, then it is not a problem, unless it requires a ton loads of money. It is normal to show anger, the only question is how much is too much? Just like a guitar, if you tighten the string too much it will snap and if you leave it too slack, it won’t play. There must be a find balance between anger and ‘no reaction’, a person with no reaction when they are pushed to the limit will probably be pushed too often to the extend of being used continuously.
Never make decisions when you’re angry and never make promises when you’re happy.
When you are angry, you tend to make many bad decisions. This is because you can’t think logically and tend to rush to conclusion. Likewise, avoid making decisions when you are happy, the same hormones is responsible for irrational thinking.
I cried because I had no shoes, then I met a man who had no feet.
Always be grateful for what you have no, it could have been worse. While you grumble about your ‘miserable’ life in your house, have you ever thought what is it like to live under a bridge? In a house where rain water leaks? If you have scars on your body or a face full of acne, have you ever thought some people don’t even have a face to have scars? Always remember – ‘It could have been worse.’ Be thankful for what you have now before you miss what you had.
To understand a person’s character, don’t just look at their action, observe their reaction. It is harder to fake a reaction.
It is easy to fake a smile, but very hard to hold that smile. During a date, interview or socializing, always look for the reactions of the person. His hand gesture, body language or facial expression will be the best clue to what he or she is not telling you. A person that is hiding something tends to cross their arms, a person that is lying or hiding something tends to touch their nose often, this is because they uses more brain cells to think of a lie, thus the sudden rush of blood flow to the brain, therefore they tend to find the nose or forehead itchy, and their normal subconscious action is to scratch it.
If you don’t know who’s the fool is in a room full of smart people, chances are – it’s you.
Do note that there is a fine line between confidence and over-confidence. This saying does not apply to people that are over-confidence.
If you are not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem.
More often than not, this saying is applicable for politicians and old guards in any organization. Politician with outdated ideas that wants to change the world, or people of yesteryear wanting to rejuvenate an organization when they are the one that causes the down fall of it.
Make peace with your past so that it doesn’t spoil your present.
Worrying about things you can’t control only adds to unnecessary stress.
Be the type of person you want to meet, the type of person you’d want your daughter to marry and a son exactly like you that you would be proud of.
Never let a bad day make you feel like you have a bad life.
Inner peace begins the moment you choose not to allow another person or event to control your emotions. He who angers you conquers you.
When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.
Some people die at 25 and aren’t buried until 75. You were not born to just go to work, pay bills and die.
Yesterday you said tomorrow. A year from now, you will wish you had started today. Just do it!
It always seems impossible until its done, it is never too late to be what you might have been.
Sometimes in life, your problems will keep repeating itself until you learn your lesson. If you don’t like how things are, change! You’re not a tree.
Every time you get upset at something, ask yourself if you were to die tomorrow, was it worth wasting your time being angry?
When you find no solution to a problem, it’s probably not a problem to be solved. But, rather a truth to be accepted. Nothing ever goes away until it teaches us what they need to know.
You are going to die and you have no idea when. Acknowledge the fact of your own mortality, and then start structuring your life in a more meaningful way.
Everyone you love is going to die, and you don’t know when. The truth may be saddening but it also gives you permission to make amends with past difficulties and re-establish meaningful relationships.
Your material wealth won’t make you a better or a happier person. Money only amplifies that which was already present.
Your obsession with finding happiness is what prevents its attainment. Happiness is always present in your life. It’s just a matter of connecting to it and allowing it to flow through you that’s challenging.
Donating money does less than donating time. Giving your time is a way to change your perception and create a memory for yourself and others that will last forever.
You can’t make everyone happy and if you try, you’ll lose yourself. Stop trying to please, and start respecting your value, principles, and anatomy.
You can’t be perfect, and holding yourself to unrealistic standards creates suffering. Many perfectionist have unrelenting inner critics that are full of so much rage and self-hate that it tears them apart inside.
Your actions speak louder than words, so you need to hold yourself accountable. Be responsible and take actions that increase positivity and love.
Your achievements and success won’t matter on your death bed. When the time has come, you’ll be thinking about the relationships you’ve made instead of that raise.
Your talent means nothing without consistent effort and practice. Some of the most talented people in the world never move out from their parent’s basement; take action today.
Now is the only time that matters, so stop wasting it by dwelling in the past. You can’t control the past, and you can’t predict the future. Trying to do so only removes your control on the present.
Nobody cares how difficult your life is. You are the author of your life’s story. Stop looking for people to give you sympathy and start creating the life story you want to read.
Your words are more important than your thoughts, so start inspiring people. Words have the power to oppress, hurt and shame, but they also have the power to liberate and inspire. Start using them more wisely.
Investing in yourself isn’t selfish. It’s the most worthwhile thing you can do. You have to put on your own gas mask to save the person sitting right next to you.
It’s not what happens, it’s how you react that matters. Train yourself to respond in a way that leads to better outcomes.
Pleasure is temporary and fleeting, so stop chasing fireworks and start building a constellation. Don’t settle for an ego boost right now when you can experience deeper fulfillment.
Your ambition means nothing without execution. It’s time to put in the work. If you want to change the world, then go out there and do it.
Time is your most valuable asset. Prioritize how you spend it. Never waste your time getting angry at someone who doesn’t even care about your existence.
“A year from now you will wish you had started today.” – Karen Lamb
The past is the past, it is gone. Successful and mentally strong people do not brag about their past achievements. What is the point of reminding everyone of your past achievement when it is today’s achievement that matters? Time and tide wait for no man. It is important NOT to forget about past good and bad experiences, the key is to learn from it and avoid repeating the same bad mistakes and not feel arrogant about the past glory days. Always look forward to the future.
“Don’t waste time grieving over past mistakes, learn from them and move on.” – Jackson Brown
Mentally strong and successful people do not feel sorry about their situation, it is especially true when it comes to how they are being treated, they simply choose not to response or get angry when someone looks down on them. Instead, they know life is not fair and the amount of time they have on this beautiful planet is limited, thus why waste precious time feeling sorry or angry?
“Jealousy is just lack of self-confidence.” – Unknown
Successful and mentally strong people do not care how successful others are, instead, they are happy for other people’s success. Why waste precious energy feeling angry or envy over other people’s success? Recognize their success, work hard, if not work harder and learn from them. Channel the jealous energy to something positive that can help you in your success. Remember, when you are driven by anger, you will make many mistakes along the way, mistakes that you will regret later on in life.
“When You Wanna Give Up, Remember Why You Started.” – Unknown
Mentally strong people don’t view failure as a reason to give up. Instead, they use failure as an opportunity to grow and improve. They are willing to keep trying until they get it right.
“When you blame others, you give up your power to change.” – Dr.Robert Anthony
There is a reason why communism fails, the whole idea of the rich and successful robs the poor and deprive them of wealth simply doesn’t make any sense. Successful people do not believe they are born lucky or entitled free things in life. When they stumbled upon a problem, they solve it, instead of pointing fingers at others.
“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison
Patience is a virtue. In most cases, successfully people tend to fail miserably, they do not expect instant success and results. Steve Jobs is a good example, many failures in life, even more success that follows later on in his life. Successful and mentally strong people uses these failure to their advantage by learning what not to do in life.
“Nothing happens until the pain of staying the same outweighs the pain of change” – Arthur Burt
Remember, just like evolution, change is inevitable. Successful and mentally strong people adapts to changes fairly quickly, they are able to accept positive changes and most important of all, they are able to make the best out of a negative situation and minimize the impact.
“Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you do have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t.” – Steve Maraboli
Avoid wasting time complaining about things that are beyond your control, he who angers me conquers me. Focus on things that you are able to control in your life, for instant, complain about your own laziness and lack of motivation instead of complaining how you are deprive of opportunity because someone else is more hard working and willing to sacrifice.
Forget what hurt you, but never forget what it taught you.
Sometimes you win sometimes you learn.
Never let an old flame burn you twice.
Good times become good memories and bad times become good lessons.
You can never make the same mistakes twice because the second time you make it, it’s not a mistake, it’s a choice.
The first problem for all of us is not to learn but to unlearn.
A second chance doesn’t mean anything if you haven’t learned from your first mistake.
We met for a reason, either you’re a blessing or a lesson.
Sometimes it’s not the people who change, it’s the mask that falls off.
Give someone a mask and they’ll show their true face.
Conclusion
Ever wonder why some people make it in life while others don’t? Some may say it is because they are born rich, while others attribute other people’s success to luck. Scott Adam, the creator of Dilbert comics once said, “You cannot make yourself lucky, but you can move from a game with bad odds to good odds.” Which is true, sometimes failure is due to their inability to change, the key is to unlearn and learn a new method of doing things differently.
Learn how to let go of your past that hurts you and embrace the future, and most important of all remember to embrace the future. Hopefully you will find these free inspirational quotes about life motivational, thus enabling you to create a new future from today on-wards.
