Destined for Greatness?

I just realized something kinda cool. I was born on January 16th-- a day before Muhammad Ali and a day after Martin Luther King, Jr. I found this out while looking for inspirational quotes. While reading the words of these great men, I felt inspired. I feel stronger, happier and more determined to achieve my goals.

I'll share my top 4 favorites.

"Let no man pull you low enough to hate him."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

Being kind to people who are mean to me is something I've always strived to do. I realized that having enemies really only hurts me and affects my happiness. I make myself do nice things for people who are cruel & selfish, and I try to get to know the people I'm jealous of or don't like. I've even gained a few close friends this way :)

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that."

- Martin Luther King, Jr.

...self explanatory and beautiful.

"I hated every minute of training, but I said, ''Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'"

- Muhammad Ali

This helps me when I think about training for the San Francisco Marathon. I've always wanted to run one and I never thought I'd be able to. So even though I may suffer through LONG runs, tired muscles, painful body parts and exhaustion...when I cross the finish-line of that marathon I will feel like a champion forever!

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."

-Muhammad Ali

Sometimes I let fear get the best of me, but I want to be able to look myself in the mirror, have no regrets and know I lived my life to the fullest.

I think we are all destined for greatness, but sometimes our minds focus on negative thoughts or failure. If everyone truly comprehended their potential, this world would be a very different place.