We asked folks to tell us about their favorite quote or affirmation and to tell us what it means to them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Sean Casey | Racing driver

“You must always strive to be the best, but you must never believe that you are.” -Juan Manuel Fangio”

This a fantastic ethos to live by. It is the essence of humble excellence. Business, racing, and life itself is full of competition, sometimes we even find things we have talent for. However, greatness only comes from the drive to be the best. No matter how good we are, we can always be better. Owning that recognition is important and keeps us in touch with our roots, even when we have great successes. It means never looking down on someone, as we are not better than anyone else. Humility in success is the ideal aspiration. Read more>>

Rogue | Comedy Mystifier

I do! Born to Perform & Inspire Until You Expire! These 2 quotes mean the world to me & are my lifelong mottos! When I’m performing I feel incredible like nothing else in the world matters & I continually want to inspire people until my last breath! Read more>>

Tyler Garlej | Arizona & Traveling Lifestyle Photographer

My favorite quote is from Ty Holland, “A photograph is the pause button on life.” This quote has always been in the back of my mind while I am capturing special moments in my client’s lives. Life and time are precious moments that pass by so quickly. Whether you are a family wanting to share your family tree, a couple that wants to share their relationship, a graduate in high school or college that is finishing off a huge milestone, or a newly wedded bride and groom that deserves to have their “I DO” moment photographed for the rest of their lives. Each moment is a magical and special one and everyone deserves to have those magical moments to look back on. Read more>>

Jennifer Jurkofksy | Registered Psychotherapist, Canadian Certified Counsellor, Intuitive Life Coach, Energy Healer

I admire Rumi. Two of his quotes have greatly influenced my personal growth and I use them often throughout my work. The first quote, which is featured on the front page of my website, says, “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise, so I am changing myself.” This quote emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and personal growth in living an empowered and authentic life. Read more>>