“Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery,” is what my hubby Denny likes to remind me. Over the last year I have been pursuing my love for photography and learning what it entails on how to do it as a business. We all have admirers in the categories that interest us and it is from observing and listening to their advice that educates us on how to improve. For the last two years I have been following my admirer in photography, Jasmine Star. Below enjoy some inspirational quotes from Jasmine’s years of wisdom.
1) “If I highlighted the nasty, we’d perpetuate more nasty. Where we place our focus is what will come our way. In light of this, let’s ignore those who seek to destroy our dreams and focus on how we can find light, beauty, and fearlessness in the midst of turmoil.”
2) “…friends, I hope that if we fail, we also dare greatly.”
3) “To those who have doubters, shine. To those who venture alone, be brave. To those who have naysayers, become deaf to their words. In doing so, you will accomplish more and have greater satisfaction when your goal is met…and those who doubted will be standing at the finish line clapping the loudest.”
4) “I hope wherever you are in the process of following your dreams you don’t lean on your crutches or hide behind veils of excuses…go out and make things happen.”
5) “When you feel uninspired, you need to DO, not think about doing.”
6) “It’s like I wanted to tell Life, CAN WE SKIP THE VEGGIES AND GO STRAIGHT TO DESSERT?! I later realized those years taught me invaluable lessons…they taught me everything I know about chasing a dream.”
7) “Some of life’s greatest ideas and achievements were born in moments of stillness, moments when you feel the world is moving on without you.”
8) If you want to learn something–anything–your determination to see past things you don’t have will set you apart. Don’t let the shortage of physical accoutrements or fancy diplomas get in the way of your dream. If you want something bad enough, you won’t be above dumpster diving for it.
9)”…talent is nothing without ambition…and the smallest bit of talent can be carried on the wings of sheer desire and hard work. Sure, it’s not as glamorous as leaving someone breathless, but it’s enough to make people happy. And the satisfaction of happiness is the salve I pour on my insecurity, making me stronger in the process.”
10) “…(know) it’s about the journey, not the destination…each battle, not the war.”
What are some quotes that fire you up
while you pursue your dreams?
10,000 Smiles
10,000 Smiles is a photography project that I am doing for the year 2013. Read more about why I am doing this project. You can vote for the picture that makes you smile by listing the number of the picture in the comment box at the end of the post.
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