First five minutes of life
“Research shows the first five minutes of life can be the most risky. The last five aren’t so hot either.”
Success is sweet
“Success is sweet & sweeter if long delayed & gotten through many struggles & defeats” ~ Amos B Alcott
We succeed according to our efforts
“We succeed according to our efforts and not our abilities” ~ Denis Waitley
God’s suffering means
“God’s suffering means that human history is not just a theater of shadows, but the place of the real struggle”
When GOD allows extraordinary trials
“When GOD allows extraordinary trials for HIS people, HE prepares extraordinary comforts for them” ~ Corrie Ten Boom
A road well begun
“A road well begun is the battle half won. The important thing is to make a beginning and get under way.”
Building momentum takes effort
“95% of the fuel on the Space Shuttle is used up in the first 30 seconds. Building momentum takes effort”
God doesn't require us to succeed
“God doesn't require us to succeed; he only requires that you try” ~ Mother Teresa
Struggles through tears
“No smile is as beautiful as the one that struggles through tears.”
At the top
“There is always room at the top but there is no lift, you have to struggle” ~ Muhammad Ali
