“I have never, ever focused on the negative of things. I always look at the positive.”
"It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Awareness
"My diabetes is such a central part of my life… It did teach me discipline… it also taught me about moderation… I’ve trained myself to be super-vigilant… because I feel better when I am in control."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Self-awareness
"Diabetes taught me discipline."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Personal Growth
"There are uses to adversity, and they don't reveal themselves until tested. Whether it's serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Adversity
"I don’t measure myself by others’ expectations or let others define my worth."
- Sonia Sotomayor
Self-esteem
"Be a positive energy trampoline—absorb what you need and rebound more back."
- Dave Carolan
Positivity
"Surround yourself with positive messages!"
Positivity
"People say nothing is impossible, but I do nothing every day."
- Winnie the Pooh
Positivity
"Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day."
- Dalai Lama
Positivity
"If you’re not positive energy, you’re negative energy."
- Mark Cuban
Positivity