It is nature. I cannot help it. Nay, for that matter, I love it, and wish not to help it. Every worthwhile accomplishment has a price tag attached to it. The question is always whether you are willing to pay the price to attain it, in hard work, sacrifice, patience, faith, and endurance. We may make the World allow for and respect us as we please, if we can but sturdy in our wills, and set out accordingly. A year from now you may wish you would have started today.

Ryan Phillippe in Secrets and Lies Episodes 1.01-06

A person’s will is embodied in the actions of the whole person. I cannot give up my will, I must exercise it, putting it into action. I must will to obey. I will be faithful, and give other people credit for being faithful, too. From inspiration and encouragement, you have been able to better our country, and, who knows, maybe you have even changed the World.

The greatest skill needed for success is the ability to get along with other people It impacts every aspect of a person’s life. Those closet to us determine our level of success, so we want to be around people who support us and make us happy, or really are trying to help us.

People’s attitudes determine how they approach life, and our attitudes will determine how far we make it in life. Once an individual has reached the pinnacle of success, they become uninterested in money, compliments, rewards, or publicity. No matter how much you value your work, it cannot compare with a relationship with your creator.

Give the best of yourself to your life. If something is worth doing, either give it your best because you will not get another chance. The great men and women of history were superior not because of what they owned or earned, but because they gave their lives to accomplish remarkable protrudes. Once you have found what you were created to do, stick with it.

Sometimes it takes us a while to succeed in life, but others become an over night success. In comparison, it take an oak tree decades to grow, but they can live thousands of years. It take a squash only weeks to grow, but they expire in a few short month, which would you rather be? Success is a continuing thing. It is growth and development. It is achieving one thing and using that as a stepping stone to achieve something else.

People generally get whatever they expect out of life. Expect the best, and that is what you will get. People are what they are, and they are where they are because of what has gone into their minds. Some people would rather cling to what they love because they know more blessings with come their way. Those who know how to get along with others will get ahead in life. The work of salvation means that in your life, things are dramatically changed.

You no longer look at things the same way. Your desires are new and the old things have lost their power to attract you. Everyone can see that your life has changed, it is evident. You are spending quality time with your children and parents and this is a complete and amazing change. This is the very evidence that you are saved. Forgiveness is the divine miracle of grace.

Sometimes it is okay to go out with your friends and be shallow. You need to have a social life and enjoy the people you have grown up with. You do not have to spend too much time with them, but a few hours is okay. Show others you still appreciate them. However, we must never allow anything to interfere with the consecration of our spiritual power.

Nonetheless, I want to keep your unsullied innocence. My sweet, have no misgivings. To me, you are like an ethereal nightingale, gallantly singing your heart out in the rich melodies, to insentient stones, earless trees, and indifferent flowers. Tell those who are waiting this word: “I am locked in my room and cannot come, but adore you.”