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Quotes about Problems

    “Our goal is not to ignore the problems of life, but to put ourselves in better mental and emotional states where we can not only come up with solutions, but act upon them.” ~ Anthony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within

      “We don’t have to feel negative about weeds. They’re a part of life. We need to see them, acknowledge them, focus on the solution, and immediately do whatever it takes to eliminate their influence from our lives.” ~ Anthony Robbins, Awaken the Giant Within

        “The obstacle is the path. Face the problem, and in doing so, become more aware. See what is really happening with you. Learn about yourself. This is a valuable education.” ~ Leo Babauta, Blog

          “Those who wait for all their problems to be solved in order to be happy will be waiting past the day they die.” ~ Mahyar Hassid, High Existence

            “If you think the problem is out there, that very thought is the problem.” ~ Stephen M. R. Covey, The Speed of Trust

              “The problems of the world cannot possibly be solved by skeptics or cynics whose horizons are limited by the obvious realities. We need men who can dream of things that never were.” ~ John F. Kennedy

                “Problems are just mile markers. Each one we pass means we’ve gotten better.” ~ Tony Hsieh, Delivering Happiness

                  “True happiness comes not when we get rid of all of our problems, but when we change our relationship to them, when we see our problems as a potential source of awakening, opportunities to practice, and to learn.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

                    “It’s the recognition that other people’s problems, their pain and frustrations, are every bit as real as our own – often far worse. In recognizing this fact and trying to offer some assistance, we open our hearts and greatly enhance our sense of gratitude.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

                      “As we learn in Zen philosophy, when you learn to ‘let go’ of problems instead of resisting with all your might, your life will begin to flow.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

                        “We live our lives as if they were one big emergency! We often rush around looking busy, trying to solve problems, but in reality, we are often compounding them.” ~ Richard Carlson, Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff

                          “If we continue to approach problems from the perspective of temporary expediency, future generations will face tremendous difficulties.” ~ Dalai Lama

                            “Through violence, you may ‘solve’ one problem, but you sow the seeds for another.” ~ Dalai Lama

                              “The difference between what we are doing and what we’re capable of doing would solve most of the world’s problems.” ~ Mahatma Gandhi

                                “Lying makes a problem part of the future; truth makes a problem part of the past.” ~ Rick Pitino

                                  “Too many people go through life complaining about their problems. I’ve always believed that if you took one tenth of the energy you put into complaining and applied it to solving the problem, you’d be surprised by how well things can work out.”

                                  Randy Pausch, The Last Lecture

                                    “The best angle from which to approach any problem is the try-angle.” ~ Author unknown