“A successful man is one who can lay a firm foundation with the bricks others have thrown at him.”

— David Brinkley

Life is hard. That’s Obvious. But what should we do when problems arise? Not so obvious.

Here are some quotes that will lift you up. Because sometimes, our biggest problems can be blessings in disguise.

“Believe that life is worth living and your belief will help create the fact.”

— William James

What we tell ourselves has the power to make us give up. In the same way, it can be the catalyst for success. If we believe something with enough passion, it can become a reality.

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day-in and day-out.”

— Robert Collier

“You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.”

— George Lorimer