Those who are critical of my goals and dreams simply do not understand the higher purpose to which I have been called. Andy Andrews More Quotes by Andy Andrews More Quotes From Andy Andrews I possess the greatest power ever bestowed upon mankind, the power of choice. Today, I choose to persist without exception. No longer will I live in a dimension of distraction, my focus blown hither and yon like a leaf on a blustery day. I know the outcome I desire. I hold fast to my dreams. I stay the course. I do not quit. Andy Andrews focus choices dream Whatever you focus upon, increases. Andy Andrews noticer increase focus A grateful perspective brings happiness and abundance into a person's life. Andy Andrews abundance perspective grateful Intention without action is an insult to those who expect the best from you. Andy Andrews goal action motivational When you know that everything matters—that every move counts as much as any other—you will begin living a life of permanent purpose. Andy Andrews giving life moving People who are labeled as disrespectful do not get the same opportunities afforded to those who are labeled as respectful. Andy Andrews disrespectful opportunity people For centuries, dreams have been used to communicate instruction and direction to people of purpose - great men and women. God used dreams to prepare Joseph for his future as a leader of nations. He gave battle plans to Gideon in a dream. Joan of Arc, Jacob, George Washington, Marie Curie, and the apostle Paul were all guided by their dreams. Andy Andrews greatness dream motivational People who other people value get job offers, they get opportunities, and they get encouragement all because they are valued. Andy Andrews encouragement opportunity jobs I guarantee you there is someone in your life that deserves more appreciation. Who is it? Find that person and let them know! Andy Andrews deserve-more guarantees appreciation Little things do matter. Sometimes, little things matter the most. Everybody pays a lot of attention to big things, but nobody seems to understand that big things are almost always made up of little things. When you ignore little things, they often turn into big things that have become a lot harder to handle. Andy Andrews littles pay attention Until a person takes responsibility for where he is, there is no basis for moving on. The bad news is that the past was in your hands, but the good news is that the future, my friend, is also in your hands. Andy Andrews moving-on future moving-forward The longer you've known someone- the more history there is between you- the longer it will take to establish in their mind that you have truly changed. Remember, forgiveness is an altogether different thing from trust or respect. Forgiveness is about the past. Trust and respect are about the future. Forgiveness will be in the hands of others and cna be given to you, but trust and respect are in your own hands and must be earned. Andy Andrews life hands past We have to prepare our teenagers and our children for a world away from us. That requires explanations. That requires understanding. Andy Andrews teenager understanding children When people have something proven to them, and they see that it really benefits them, they don't have to be looking for a change or be at rock bottom. When they see something proven that is of benefit to them, they'll turn around 180 degrees and never look back. Andy Andrews degrees rocks people I think a lot of what is involved in finding a noticer is to watch people and see what fruit people have on the tree. You examine that life and see if it has the kind of fruit you want to produce in your life. Andy Andrews tree people thinking I start every day making sure I'm where I need to be and thinking like I need to think. Andy Andrews needs thinking We all can think of at least one kid who had great parents, a great family, and an all-around great childhood...who suddenly went crazy as soon as he left the house for college or adulthood. And nobody can figure out how or why it happened! Andy Andrews crazy college kids All people—all lives—are either in a crisis, coming out of a crisis, or headed for a crisis. Andy Andrews coming-out crisis people Jesus is Jesus. So, I'm not sure I'd get into the business of making somebody into Jesus. That's just me. Andy Andrews not-sure jesus Truth is like a wild animal; let it loose and it will defend itself! Andy Andrews wild-animal truth-is animal