Inspirational Quotes To Help You Succeed on Your Creative Path

Here are some inspirational quotes from actors and filmmakers to Fortune 500 executives and motivational speakers to keep you moving forward, curated by the Lightins review team.

1) “This is your time and it feels normal to you, but really, there is no normal. There’s only change and resistance to it and then more change.” –Meryl Streep

2) “Your goals, minus your doubts, equal your reality.” –Ralph Marston, Writer & Publisher of “The Daily Motivator”

3) “Where there is no struggle, there is no strength.” —Oprah

4) “Stop letting people who do so little for you, control so much of your mind, feelings and emotions.” –Will Smith

5) “I think ‘The Force’ is in you. Force yourself.” –Harrison Ford

6) “You don’t need to be a genius or a visionary, or even a college graduate for that matter, to be successful. You just need framework and a dream.” –Michael Dell

7) “If you don’t have a mountain, build one and then climb it. And after you climb it, build another one; otherwise you start to flat-line in your life.” –Sylvester Stallone

8) “So many of dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable, and then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.” – Christopher Reeve

9) “An ounce of practice it worth more than tons of preaching.” –Gandhi

10) “If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus…” –Bruce Lee

11) “When things aren’t adding up in your life, start subtracting.” –Anonymous

12) “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.” —Tupac Shakur

13) “Without deviation from the norm, progress is not possible.” –Frank Zappa

14) “In 1995 I had $7 bucks in my pocket and knew two things: I’m broke as hell and one day I won’t be. You Can Achieve Anything!” –Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

15) “No pressure, no diamonds.” –Thomas Carlyle, Scottish Philosopher & Essayist

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Great classics to read now

Looking for a great novel to read now? Then check out these classic books curated by the Lightins review team.

1984 by George Orwell

This is the book that gave us the neologism “Orwellian,” an adjective used to describe official surveillance and deception, like the activities conducted by 1984’s government. While it isn’t exactly a heartwarming book, it will definitely get you to think and make you more attuned to the big issues today: free speech and free press, the dangers of the surveillance state, and the importance of history.

The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger

Holden Caulfield is a captivating character, because his outlook is just so jaded – he’s merely sixteen. This book was first published in 1951, and its appeal back then – and now – is just how different it was from the typical novel of the early fifties. Salinger liberally uses profanity, portrays sexuality, and employs an unabashedly casual tone. Themes of angst and alienation thread throughout this classic text: it will appeal to teenagers and adults alike.

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Great reads to share with your children now

With warmer weather ahead of us now is the time to get outdoors with your children and with a good book! Here are a few great children’s reads to share with them now, curated by the Lightins review team.

Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes

This is the story of a little girl with an extraordinary name she loves, until others start to tease her. The kind words and actions of a teacher give Chrysanthemum and her classmates a new perspective. This book teaches children about the power of words to hurt and heal, and how one person can make things right.

Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney & Anita Jeram

"Guess how much I love you," says Little Nutbrown Hare. Little Nutbrown Hare shows his daddy how much he loves him: as wide as he can reach and as far as he can hop. But Big Nutbrown Hare, who can reach farther and hop higher, loves him back just as much. Well then Little Nutbrown Hare loves him right up to the moon, but that's just halfway to Big Nutbrown Hare's love for him.

New Kid by Jerry Craf

It’s always hard being the new kid at school, but it can be particularly difficult when you’re from Washington Heights in New York City and you earned a spot at an elite private school across town. New Kidfollows Jordan’s first year at Riverdale, addressing racism and other tricky issues head-on. This thoughtful book was awarded the Newbery Medal in 2020, becoming the first graphic novel to win its category.

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Romance to read now

Looking for something hot and spicy to keep your nights warm? Then look no further than this selection by the Lightins review team.

Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade

Spoiler Alert fulfills every fangirl’s daydreams. When April Whittier goes viral for her plus-sized take on the fictional character Lavinia, not all of her online commenters are positive. In order to spite her critics, Marcus Caster-Rupp, who plays Lavinia’s beau, Aeneas, on TV, takes April out on the town. But Marcus has a secret: while the world knows him as Aeneas, Marcus is better known to fan fiction readers as Book!AeneasWouldNever. The secrets don’t stop there, because while Marcus and April have only just now met in person, they’ve known each other online for months. As Marcus’s feelings for April grow, he has to choose between the lies that protect his identity and the love and career he’s worked so hard for.

All This Time by Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott

Love, grief, and healing are at the center of this newest YA novel by Mikki Daughtry and Rachael Lippincott. When Kyle goes to his high school graduation party, he never would have guessed by the end of the night that his girlfriend, Kimberly, would break up with him and that they would get into a car accident that leaves Kimberly dead and Kyle himself with a brain injury. While recovering, Kyle meets Marley, who has some healing of her own to do. But as they each heal their own wounds, the feelings between them grow. While this love story has plenty of sweet moments, be sure to have some tissues handy!

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