The secret to winning is learning how to lose. That is, learning to bounce back from failure and disappointment—undeterred—and continuing to steadily… - James Clear

The brilliance of the stars would be invisible without the vast darkness of space behind them.

Do not wish away the difficult portions of life. They provide the contrast needed to appreciate the joyful moments.

You draw out of the world what you put into it.

Want to attract reliable people? Be reliable. <br/>Want to attract trustworthy people? Be trustworthy. <br/>Want to attract welcoming people? Be welcoming. <br/>Want to attract exceptional people? Be exceptional.

Whatever you're doing, do it well. If you're writing a thank you note, take an extra minute to mention something beyond the typical thank you. If you're exercising, do each set as well as you can. If you're in conversation, really listen and don't just wait for your turn to talk.

Having high standards adds up. You can nearly always find an extra minute to do it better. And most important, you prove to yourself that you're the type of person who does things well.