The important thing is to realize that no matter what people’s opinions may be, they’re only just that – people’s opinions. You have to believe in your heart what you know to be true about yourself. And let that be that. – Mary J. Blige

You can’t succeed if they don’t. Good managers realize that they cannot succeed if the people working for them are not successful. Therefore, they empower their people and then do everything they can to help insure their success. – Al Kaltman

Both tears and sweat are salty, but they render a different result. Tears will get you sympathy; sweat will get you change. – Jesse Jackson

You are the designer of your destiny; you are the author of your story. — Lisa Nichols

You never know which experiences of life are going to be of value . . . You’ve got to leave yourself open to the hidden opportunities. – Robin Roberts

You can’t just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You’ve got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.  – Diana Ross

The battles that count aren’t the ones for gold medals. The struggles within yourself—the invisible, inevitable battles inside all of us—that’s where it’s at. — Jesse Owens

Start where you are, with what you have. Make something of it and never be satisfied. – George Washington Carver

Accept and acknowledge your own brilliance. Stop waiting for others to tell you how great you are! Believe it for yourself and about yourself. – Iyanla Vanzant