Sincere compliments cost nothing and can accomplish much. In any relationship, they are the applause that refreshes. Steve Goodier More Quotes by Steve Goodier More Quotes From Steve Goodier Every violent storm will eventually give way to sunshine; every dark night will finally fade into dawn. Steve Goodier sunshinedarknight We don't get harmony when everybody sings the same note. Only notes that are different can harmonize. The same is true with people. Steve Goodier harmonydifferentpeople Learn - improve - grow - live. Learn as if you might live forever and you'll live as if you might die tomorrow. Steve Goodier tomorrowforevermight Money is not the only commodity that is fun to give. We can give time, we can give our expertise, we can give our love or simply give a smile. What does that cost? The point is, none of us can ever run out of something worthwhile to give. Steve Goodier runningfungiving When I've lost my way or when I am confused about a path to take, I remember that most answers I need I already possess - deep inside. I am naturally creative, resourceful and whole. If I consult my invisible compass, I'll know what to do. Steve Goodier confusedcreativeneeds When discouraged some people will give up, give in or give out far too early. They blame their problems on difficult situations, unreasonable people or their own inabilities. When discouraged other people will push back that first impulse to quit, push down their initial fear, push through feelings of helplessness and push ahead. They're less likely to find something to blame and more likely to find a way through. Steve Goodier difficult-situationsgiving-uppeople And here's the surprising truth: As you gaze at yourself in the mirror held by another, you will see far more than your flaws. You also will see the beauty that is uniquely you; beauty that others see clearly and you may hardly know exists. That is also part of the truth about you. Steve Goodier flawsmirrorsmay I admire some people for their brilliance and I respect others for their strength. But I am indebted to those who can rekindle my spirit. Steve Goodier respecting-othersspiritpeople We are stronger than we think. We have emotional, spiritual and even physical resources at our disposal. We may get knocked down, but we don't have to stay down. Steve Goodier adversitystrengthspiritual Who doesn't want to know that we notice them and value them? And who might respond to us better when they feel that they matter? It probably cannot be overstated - it matters...that people matter. Steve Goodier wantmightpeople Leaving what feels secure behind and following the beckoning of our hearts doesn't always end as we expect or hope. We may even fail. But here's the payoff: it can also be amazing and wonderful and immensely satisfying. Steve Goodier leavingheartmay Let go of a need for personal recognition. Heap kudos on others and they'll perform even better next time. Leaders are only as good as those who follow them and followers are at their best when leaders are quick to give credit for successes. Steve Goodier leaderletting-gogiving But let me offer a word of caution. If you choose to give from your heart, be careful. The most incredible feeling might just overwhelm you. And if you continue in this behavior, that feeling may become permanent. Steve Goodier feelingsheartgiving Get yourself grounded and you can navigate even the stormiest roads in peace. Steve Goodier navigategrounded I believe a family can be like that sports team. A successful family wins as a team. But if its members are intent upon winning their own individual battles with one another, the team loses. A winning solution is to work out the differences and, when it's over, let it be over. Then they can get back in the game as a team. Steve Goodier teamsportsbelieve Life is a fragile and awesome gift. Steve Goodier fragilelife-is All of us sport an invisible sign around our necks -- “AS IS.” It means, take me as I am. I may not become what you want me to be. And I'm far, far from perfect. But I have some great qualities, too, as well as my share of faults. You will have to take me “AS IS” and I'll take you that way, too. Steve Goodier perfectsportsmean You have a great body. It is an intricate piece of technology and a sophisticated super-computer. It runs on peanuts and even regenerates itself. Your relationship with your body is one of the most important relationships you'll ever have. And since repairs are expensive and spare parts are hard to come by, it pays to make that relationship good. Steve Goodier important-relationshipstechnologyrunning What if today you gave yourself permission to be outrageously kind? What if you extended as much good will and kindness as you can possibly muster to every person you meet? And what if you did it with no thought of reward? I'm sure of one thing: it will be a day you will never regret. Steve Goodier what-ifregretkindness We are meant to be one. And only after we realize that amazing truth can we find what we need - true peace. Steve Goodier true-peacerealizingneeds
