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Be the laughter that spreads, the smile that greets a person who is struggling through their day. Be the encouragement a stranger needs, a shoulder for one to lean on, a hand to pull them back to their feet again.

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Make your life not solely about who you’re loving, but how you’re loving your world.

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You have to make changes if you really want to see a difference. And those changes can only come from you.

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Make this year the year you finally go—after what you want, in the direction of your dreams, along the road that leads you to what matters the most.

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There will always be an excuse. Stop making one. Stop thinking you’re not ready, or that you need to be more prepared. Stop telling yourself lies out of fear. Stop doubting what you feel in your heart that you need to do. Stop waiting for someone to pursue you, or for opportunities to fall into your lap.

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Let 2018 be the year you finally burn with passion—for the things you create, the work you do, the relationships you build or fall into.

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Say yes without fear.

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In these recent moments though – my God – I am feeling an itch – to fuck shit up in the best of ways. To make an impact, make it known, and to whistle as I work. I am ready to forge, to be a change agent and to be a voice for others who want to listen.

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When you start saying ‘yes’: that’s when you truly live.

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Say yes to imperfection. Say yes to standing up for yourself even if you stand alone. Say yes to taking chances when the only obstacle you are facing is fear.