Genius Quotes – #101-120

#101 – Take Action

Let’s take productive action that helps us live and share our genius.⁠ We have a choice of what kind of action we take. Even taking no action is a form of action. And let’s take it a step further. Let’s take action that will make our future the best it can be! A future where everyone can share their genius ideas!

#102 – An Educated Mind

So many thoughts and ideas bombard us on a daily basis. It is important to decide which ones we want to accept. We have that choice.

#103 – What are you searching for?

Plato spoke the truth. All of us are looking for meaning in our life. How do we find it? We can’t do it alone. In order to find meaning, we need to share it with others.

#104 – Move Your World

You can’t make things happen outside of your circle of influence. So make things happen inside it. And make your circle bigger. You can move your world.

#105 – Unlimited Potential

One of the most important things you can do to help the children in your life is to be an example. Show them how you are sharing your genius and changing the world and they will get a better glimpse of their own potential.⁠

#106 – More Than Just the Details

God’s thoughts. The workings of the universe. That is what Einstein wanted to understand. What do you want to understand?

#107 – You Can Do More

You know that feeling in the pit of your stomach when you have to do something hard? Something you think you cannot do? Think again.

#108 – Just do it!

Isn’t this the truth! I am dealing with this right now BIG time! I don’t want to do something I really need to do and it seems to be getting more and more difficult. And I know it is not that hard. It is just jumping through hoops and I don’t want to do it. Time to change my paradigm…

#109 – Persistence Conquers

So often people quit right when a little more persistence and energy will allow them to conquer their challenge. So hard to see this at the moment. How can we remember this?

#110 – Good Company

Sometimes “bad” company is just bad for you. It could be wonderful people that just aren’t helping you progress.  Finding people that challenge you is important.

#111 – Turn on the Light

During the middle of winter, with the additional darkness, I know I can sometimes have a harder time seeing the light. I’m taking the time whenever I find darkness to focus on the joy instead. Want to join me?

#112 – No Jumping through Hoops

As a teacher, this is something I am constantly fighting. I want to engage my students so they WANT to learn. Acquiring knowledge shouldn’t just be a hoop to jump through. Life long learning should be our goal.

#113 – Discover Your Genius

I love this idea! We are complete. Our genius is already there, we just need to discover it! Have you discovered yours?

#114 – Expect Miracles

Do you believe in miracles? I do! You have to expect them in order to see them. Sometimes miracles are BIG! But sometimes they are as simple as a smile. Be someone’s miracle today!⁠

#115 – The Gift of Giving

Such an important thing to remember all year long! And such a big part of the genius paradigm too. Too often we don’t give of our genius. How are you sharing yours today?

#116 – Give Love

There is so much to learn about how to truly love others. History has shown people too often have a very ethnocentric idea on how to give. We can do this as individuals too. Love others by trying to see their side. Love them the way they need to be loved. ⁠

A great book to help with this is “The Five Love Languages” by Gary Chapman. He has others specifically for kids and teens. ⁠

#117- Reflection

Merry Christmas! Reflect and rejoice!

#118 – The Gift of Good Conscience

Merry Christmas! Give yourself the gift of good conscience every day.

#119 – Style vs. Principle

It is important to know what matters in different situations. Style is always changing so yours can too. But principle – that should be rock solid. What are your principles?

#120 – Beautiful Future

Do you take the time to dream? Not just daydream. REALLY think about what you want for your future. All the beauty and wonder that is possible. Take the time today. It’s worth it!