“Because it takes work, often a lot of work and sacrifice, you have to really want to bring something into being.” — M.J. Ryan Sacrifice Copy Share Image
“We have only this moment, sparkling like a star in our hand…and melting like a snowflake. Let us use it before it’s… — M.J. Ryan Time Copy Share Image
“I will believe in you every day of my life”—Elliot to E.T. from the movie E.T.” — M.J. Ryan Every day Copy Share Image
“if you really want it, you’ll keep at it. Despite setbacks, interruptions, and sidetracks. No matter how long you get off course,… — M.J. Ryan Failure Copy Share Image
“it has to do with whether you think intelligence is fixed (you’re born as smart as you’ll ever be) or changeable (you… — M.J. Ryan College student Copy Share Image
“you will greatly increase your chances of success if you stop long enough to get clear on your motivation, understand why you’ve… — M.J. Ryan Motivation Copy Share Image
“UNDERLYING NEED “COPING” MECHANISM To have support in figuring out your talents Getting stoned to avoid thinking about it To be loved,… — M.J. Ryan Drinking alcohol Copy Share Image
“The right brain is future oriented. It’s where our aspirations, our dreams, our longings reside. It’s where creativity is born. This is… — M.J. Ryan Creativity Copy Share Image
“when young, people develop beliefs that organize their world and give meaning to their experiences. These mental models determine the goals we… — M.J. Ryan Faith Copy Share Image
“Finding a positive motivation also engages your emotional brain to work for the change, not against it. Remember, it wants to go… — M.J. Ryan Change Copy Share Image
“Happiness comes not only from moment-to-moment enjoyment of life, but also from the sense of satisfaction and flow that arises when we… — M.J. Ryan Happiness Copy Share Image
“whatever we’re doing, healthy or unhealthy, is always a solution to some problem.” — M.J. Ryan Health Copy Share Image
“in order to actually do something new, you have to get clear on why you are willing to expend all that energy.… — M.J. Ryan Energy Copy Share Image
“TOP TEN RESOLUTION PITFALLS 1. Being vague about what you want 2. Not making a serious commitment 3. Procrastinating and excuse making—no… — M.J. Ryan Time Copy Share Image
