“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.”

I'm not one in need of much self affirmation. As a recent meme goes "Be as confident as a mediocre white guy" and I have that in spades.

That said, the things that motivate me are often quotes that resonate given my particular circumstances. It's why all the tattoos I have are quotes that remind me of the person I want to be rather than the person I tend to be.

Here are a few that are singing their song to my ears today.

“Dream as if you'll live forever, live as if you'll die today.” — James Dean

“Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try.” — Author Unknown

“You are the embodiment of the information you choose to accept and act upon. To change your circumstances you need to change your thinking and subsequent actions.” — Adlin Sinclair

“Life is change. Growth is optional. Choose wisely.” — Author Unknown

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” — Winston Churchill

“People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing—that's why we recommend it daily.” — Zig Ziglar

“Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.” — Wayne Dyer

Another great Speech, this time comes from Rocky Balboa The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place It will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me or nobody is going to hit as hard as life.

Don't you feel better now?