Quotes about Encouragement

There are a lot of good men out there who just need a little direction and leadership in order for them to offer what they have to young men and boys.

'Suffering should not make us bitter people,' my mother once said, 'it should make us better comforters.' Young people need to hear this from those who have walked before them, because someday they'll be walking those same steps, but there may not be anyone following behind.

For me, the most important thing that I tell young people is to have fun.

Protect your enthusiasm from the negativity of others.

If your child marches to a different beat, a different drummer, you might just have to go along with that music. Help them achieve what's important to them.

Stop being a critic and be a light; don't be a judge, be a model. I think we are far too critical. I think the best way to correct behavior is to accentuate and affirm positive behavior and to ignore negative behavior. Generally speaking, there is a time to correct, of course; but my biggest advice would be, 'Affirm your child.'

No man ever got very high by pulling other people down. The intelligent merchant does not knock his competitors. The sensible worker does not knock those who work with him. Don't knock your friends. Don't knock your enemies. Don't knock yourself.

Sometimes, if you begin to sing in a halfhearted mood, you can sing yourself up the ladder. Singing will often make the heart rise.

Red Bull has invested a huge amount in youth and should be commended.

I love it when someone tries a recipe of mine and posts a picture of the finished product. Completely rewarding. It makes my day every time.

True friends challenge us and help us to be faithful on our journey.

People want to feel hopeful.