“Life is what happens while you are planning for the future.”
Uncle
Remain present, while it’s good to have a vision, if that’s all you concentrate on, you won’t ever enjoy the now
“Carpe diem…and PM too.”
Mother
‘Carpe diem’, a popular adage, means to continually ‘seize the day’ and make the most of it. I have always been relatively focused and sometimes have a tendency to take myself too seriously. In turn,...
“If the future turns out the way you imagined, it probably means that you haven’t taken advantage of some opportunities.”
Sister
This is something my sister told me, and I’m not sure where she heard it from. It helps remind me that we can’t completely plan our lives, and we always need to be open to...
“When the inspiration comes, may I find myself working.”
Pablo Picasso ― Artist
This is one of the most inspiring expressions because it related to when Picasso was working in his studio, and nothing happened, so he kept working until his mind got into some grandiose idea. Moreover,...
“There is no such thing as work/life balance, it’s all part of life and how you manage it.”
Father
Work and outside of work shouldn’t be separate things. You should find something you enjoy doing which should make up a portion of your life and be part of what makes you happy.
“The sides of the mountain sustain life, not the peak. This is where things grow, experience is gained, and technologies are mastered. The importance of the peak lies only in the fact that it defines the sides.”
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam ― Former Prime Minister of India/Author
The journey of life matters far more than the destination because our experiences shape our thoughts and actions, and ultimately define who we are.
“Life gets difficult but it’s not worth it to let it bleed over into your important relationships.”
Girlfriend
We’ve been through a lot together and I think the most important thing I’ve learned over that time is that even when things get really hard, the most important things in your life are NOT...
“If, at the end of the day, you can look in the mirror and honestly say: ‘I have given it all’, then you are good.”
Youth coach
I learned about this saying from one of my youth coaches. It took me till I was 20 years old to realize its true meaning. Now, to me it means that I have to put...
“You are never done learning – if you finish a day and say you didn’t learn anything, you did it wrong.”
Father
My father and grandfather both lived similar values as scholars and professors who pushed for professional development in order to give their families a better life. They taught me to be humble, inquisitive, grounded, and...
“Always keep things in perspective”
Angie Martinez ― Actress/Radio broadcaster
Research shows that we have a massive tendency to overestimate the effect that a particular outcome—promotion, new project, new location, etc. will have on our lives and our happiness. Knowing that, don’t sweat the small...