“Put on your emotional armor and get out there.”
Mother
This reminds me to toughen up during hard times and separate emotions from reality when things have not been going my way.
“Sometimes you should cry.”
Marjorie Eastman ― Author/Army veteran
Marjorie wrote about this in her book describing what it is like to be a leader in the military. As a leader, there are times to show your emotions, it allows you to show the...
“You decide what kind of day you’re going to have.”
Mother
My mom is a big believer that disposition is a choice. Emotions are all you have 100% control over.
“Never take anything too seriously.”
Anonymous
Pretty much my basic view for everything that happens. I have a nervous laugh that can trace its roots to this idea. I can be too intense and feel things very deeply, so to always...
“I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) ― Poet/Activist/Writer
I have a tendency to be blunt and a bit rough around the edges, so this is a reminder to me to make sure I am building people up and being supportive. I think the...
“You can never ever expect anyone, in any situation, to experience the same emotional reaction as you.”
Mentor
A mentor, Chad, once told me this over coffee while I was explaining my frustration regarding a recent encounter with a close friend. I think it reminds me that we all see the world through...
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Maya Angelou (1928-2014) ― Poet/Writer
I love this quote because it is so true. Often times people get caught up in doing a good job, or saying the right thing, but it’s really all about how you treat and help...
“Don’t get mad, get even.”
Robert F. Kennedy (1925-1968) ― Lawyer/Politician
Control your emotions and focus on what you want to accomplish.