Bill Crawford Quotes
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The problem with lethargy is that doing nothing validates the fear that nothing can be done.
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The difference between self-confidence and conceit is as simple as love and fear. Jesus was self-confident ... Hitler was afraid.
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Diversity, or the state of being different, isn't the same as inclusion. One is a description of what is, while the other describes a style of interaction essential to effective teams and organizations.
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You can't fight fire with fire, or fear with fear.
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To truly be of service to others, we must first serve the server. The ability to bring an enlightened presence to those in need is the ability to light a candle without burning ourselves out.
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In order to become more influential with those who are resistant to our point of view, we must be willing to start with what is influencing them.
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Perspective is what allows us to step back and see the entire forest instead of just the same old tree we keep running into again and again.
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A process for discernment: God is my ultimate source of truth and wisdom, and dwells forever at the center of my being. Therefore, any thought, emotion, or action that takes me further from my center can be neither truthful, nor wise.
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Autonomy, Purpose, & Mastery: If you are having difficulty creating the life you want, chances are one or more of these are missing.
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One key to success is knowing the difference between knowledge and wisdom. One is information from the past while the other is the key to the future.
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Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal while blaming our misery on the person who started the fire.
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Let's not let our fear of dementia deepen our fear of dementia.
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The key to changing our past, present, and future is to create our piece of the PIE our Perceptions, Interpretations, & Expectations on purpose.
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You never want to tie your responsibility to another's irresponsibility.
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Family is the place where acceptance and validation are most needed, but often the hardest to find.
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All of life presents itself as a cycle of cause and effect. When this cycle is negative, there are three ways to change. You can change the cause, change the effect, or choose the most powerful option become the cause!
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In our lives, we can either be a reflection of the world around us . . . or a beam that enlightens the lives of others.
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How do you keep people from jerking your chain? Don't give your chain to jerks!
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Regardless of the problem, as long as our solution requires someone else to change, we will never know the power and promise of self-determination.
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Our past is not, as some fear, a series of events carved in stone that we must carry around for the rest of our lives... but a kaleidoscope of experiences that, when viewed through different lenses, can 'color' change how we see our present and future.
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Problems occur when we tie our peace of mind to another's state of mind.
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You can't cope with change anymore than you can manage stress.
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When our purpose becomes avoidance, our life becomes a void.
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The problem with righteous indignation is that even when you're right, you're still left feeling indignant.