"In the end its not going to matter how many mistakes you made, but how those mistakes made you a better person."

Inspirational quotes, they're something that have always had an impact on me- maybe its because of my love for words. I used to spend hours typing out quotes and printing them, then I would cut them out and tape them to my door, it was my "Motivation Door." I used to carry around a mini composition notebook and write down words that would catch my ear, or eye. My favorite, Jimmy Johns, their signs covering their walls at almost every inch gives for some great entertainment, especially for word nerds like me. Yes, I am a word nerd. Quotes of all kinds make me think. Especially, the one as the title for this post.

I so strongly believe in the power of failure, and how that is the most important stepping stone to success. I believe that failure is something that makes you a stronger, wiser human being. It's something that makes success all that much sweeter. I recall, times that I've failed. Times that I've wanted to give up and times where hard work has simply felt too overwhelming. I am so lucky to have some amazing people in my life that encourage me in even the most difficult times, all so different. My mom, she is always telling me that I am strong and she is proud of me, that no matter what happens in life I am a good person. My dad, he's the one who knows how hard to push me, to be the best I can be. He knows my limits and constantly strives to get me there. My sisters, Carly and Zoe, their smiles are enough encouragement standing alone. Never underestimate the power of a 10 year old telling you that you are their favorite person. And my best friend, Tyler, he's the one who understands me better than I understand myself. He can tell by one facial expression exactly what I am thinking and what my mood is. His encouragement in my weakest moments is something special, the whole world could be against me and he would be standing behind me telling me I can take them.

I am so lucky to be able to have such a strong support group behind me, through the ins and outs of life. Like my inspirational quotes, they will always be there.

My Top 5:

1. “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
     -Maya Angelou 


2. "Experience the most brutal of teachers.  But you learn. my God do you learn."
     -C.S. Lewis

3. "And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music."
      - F. Nietzsche

4. "Never give up on what you really want to do. The person with big dreams is more powerful than the 
one with all of the facts."
      -Albert Einstein

5. "After every down, there is an up coming, you just have to get there."
       -Unknown