“Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months, and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character.” — Alan Armstrong

“There are two ways of learning in life: by instruction or by destruction.”

“If you discipline yourself within, you will be less vulnerable to injury from the outside.”

“If you do not conquer yourself, you will be conquered by yourself.” — Napoleon Hill

“If life does not teach you anything, let it teach you to acknowledge the grace and mercy of God. Let it teach you never to take things for granted, to learn from your mistakes when you are given a second…

“If you once forfeit the confidence of your fellow citizens, you can never regain their respect and esteem. You may fool all of the people some of the time; you can even fool some of the people all of the time; but you…

“Staying in an unhealthy relationship that robs you of peace of mind is not being loyal. It is choosing to hurt yourself mentally, emotionally, and sometimes physically.”

“A good relationship does not depend on how good an understanding we have. It depends on how well we avoid misunderstandings.”

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” — Henry Ford

“Only when we own our present reality can we change. So explore who you are: your defenses, your talents, and your aspirations. Feel in your heart what has meaning and purpose for you, and express this truth in your daily…