Self-praise?
“Self-praise is for losers. Be a winner. Stand for something. Always have class, and be humble.”
—John Madden, Head Coach, Oakland Raiders (1969-78)

Fishing for appreciation?
Polishing the gem of our soul
“The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials.” — Chinese Proverb

Sanding down the rough edges
Rooting from heaven!
“It is the nature of man to rise to greatness if greatness is expected of him.”
— John Steinbeck
Never forget that Jesus, Mary, all the angels and saints are cheering for you in the stands…eternity is just around the corner, so do your best each day for Jesus!!

Rooting from heaven!
Faith and conviction
“One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.” St. Joan of Arc
St. Joan was burned at the stake for her Faith and conviction…she truly walked the walk and she is now in heaven.

Keeping the end in mind
Grab the bull by the horns!
“Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me.” Dr. Seuss
