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Quotes about Challenge

    “Good timber doesn’t grow with ease; the stronger the wind, the stronger the trees.” ~ J. Willard Marriott

      “I am no longer a young man filled with energy and vitality.  I’m given to meditation and prayer.  I would enjoy sitting in a rocker, swallowing prescriptions, listening to soft music, and contemplating the things of the universe.  But such activity offers no challenge and makes no contribution.  I wish to be up and doing.  I wish to face each day with resolution and purpose.  I wish to use every waking hour to give encouragement, to bless those whose burdens are heavy, to build faith and strength of testimony.  It is a presence of wonderful people which stimulates the adrenaline.  It is the look of love in their eyes which gives me energy.” ~ Gordon B. Hinckley, Age Ninety-Two

        “Be courageous this month. Take on a challenge that you always thought was beyond your capability. Pursue an idea despite not knowing if people will respond positively. Dive into a relationship even if you’ve been hurt. Embrace vulnerability and reveal yourself without holding back. Exposing who we are (good and bad) takes lots of courage. Actually the root of the word courage is cor – the Latin word for heart and it’s originally meaning was “to connect by revealing all of your heart.” ~ Brene Brown

          “When confronted with a challenge, the committed heart will search for a solution. The undecided heart searches for an escape.” ~ Andy Andrews, The Traveler’s Gift

            “When the human body is put under exceptional strain, a range of dormant genes in the DNA are expressed and extraordinary physiological proccesses are activated.” ~ Anders Ericsson

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              “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” ~ Martin Luther King, Jr.

                “Only the weak attempts to accomplish what he knows he can already achieve.” ~ Stella Juarez

                  “Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men! Do no pray for tasks equal to your powers. Pray for power equal to your tasks.” ~ Phillips Brooks

                    “To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.” ~ Gail Sheehy