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30-DAY WRITING CHALLENGE / 20 SEPTEMBER 2022

Wise Words That Have Helped Me Build My Confidence

How I stopped living the blame game

Dale Swackhammer

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Photo by sydney Rae on Unsplash

Two things you are in total control of in your life are your attitude and your effort. – Ashley Wellborn

I love a good quote.

Wise insights, said simply, have been the root of many personal calls to action. They have challenged my thinking, motivated me to set plans in motion, and most importantly, helped me find the confidence to keep becoming a better version of myself.

They are like little vessels containing a treasure trove of golden nuggets that sparks my mind. I never know when I am going to stumble across one that will connect a dot to a question I was struggling with.

For a quote to make it into my Hall of Fame, I do have a few conditions.

  1. Does it speak to me? We all have gut instincts but do we take the time to listen to them? I have come across many quotes that align with my beliefs. They make sense to me. More often, they put into words wisdom I believe but did know how to express.
  2. Can I find corroborating sources? When I am on a track to find answers to personal questions I am struggling with, my research will often lead me to different…

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Dale Swackhammer
Dale Swackhammer

Written by Dale Swackhammer

Brain Injury survivor, blogger, writer, artist and chocoholic. https://boldbylines.com/my-landing-page

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