I had to learn how to be faithful. When I was dating around and moving from woman to woman, I did not understand and know how to be faithful. Subsequently, once I entered into marriage, I had to learn how to be with one woman. For me, that was the biggest challenge of all.
Tony GaskinsYou can't save a relationship unless both people are equally invested. It takes a joint effort to make it work. One person trying will never be enough.
Tony GaskinsI wrote my first book when I was 22 years old. I have a way with words and I love to write. I can write without getting writers block so I knew, it was a gift.
Tony GaskinsEven at your best, someone will have something negative to say. Pursue Greatness anyways!
Tony GaskinsA lot of time we build on lust that becomes very strong. Yet, when that lust wears off we think that love is running out, but really it's the lust that had an expiration date. We have to know what real love is and if we're really in-love.
Tony GaskinsWhen you truly love yourself, you don't have enemies. They may hate you but you're too big to hate them back.
Tony GaskinsYou want a woman who, if needed, will be the CEO of the home. In essence, you want a woman who understands the difference between ambition and busyness. You also want a woman who understands that submission is strength, not weakness. Meaning, she understands the importance of your leadership but she is also strong enough not to allow you to run over her.
Tony GaskinsI believe the media pretty much dictates the way relationships are handled, even in the way we handle ourselves. Abuse, cheating, threesomes, it's inspired by music and television. Irresponsible artists and writers with a hidden agenda, just working against the moral fabric that God intended for us to have.
Tony GaskinsAny man can help make a child, but it takes a special man to help raise a child. He must be selfless. He must be responsible. He must be reliable. He must be a role model. Happy Father's Day to the men who are being real fathers.
Tony GaskinsThe number one lesson I received from my father is to be responsible for yourself and your family. The responsibility you embrace is working, paying the bills, and coming home EACH night, just as a start.
Tony GaskinsInvest in yourself first. Expect nothing from no one and be willing to work for everything.
Tony GaskinsEvaluate the people in your life; then promote, demote, or terminate. You're the CEO of your life!
Tony GaskinsPeople hate you for 1 of 3 reasons. 1) They hate themselves 2) They want to be you 3) They see you as a threat When you love yourself you are incapable of hating anyone no matter what they've done.
Tony GaskinsSeparation before elevation. You have to let some people and things go so you can go to the next level.
Tony GaskinsGod makes originals not carbon copies. It's okay to be inspired by someone, but be bold enough to be yourself.
Tony GaskinsYou'll get humbled right before you're blessed. It's just a test to make sure you can handle what's next.
Tony GaskinsLive your own truth and it won't matter how many lies they tell about you. The truth will prove itself.
Tony GaskinsDevelop strength and control at an early age and embrace love coupled with a selfless heart. Only then, will you find true peace in your heart and begin the journey to the best version of yourself and the best days of your life.
Tony GaskinsLove doesn't hurt you. A person that doesn't know how to love hurts you. Don't get it twisted.
Tony GaskinsNot everyone who started with you will finish with you. Be willing to go without them if you have to.
Tony GaskinsLadies: If a man really wants to be with you, you WILL know it! If you have to question it, let it go!
Tony GaskinsYou want a woman who shares your belief and your faith because that is usually your core. So, you want a woman whom you know can stand on that same foundation you both equally embrace and share. You also want a woman who is ambitious but also knows how to balance it with family.
Tony GaskinsI started understanding that my strength is my gentleness. A leader isn't a dictator, a leader is a servant.
Tony GaskinsMan up and settle down. The sooner a man can gain control, identify his wife, and be faithful to her, the more successful, and happy you will be in life. Being with one woman in a faithful relationship will cause you to be the happiest version of yourself.
Tony GaskinsTo be content does not mean that you don't desire more, it means you're thankful for what you have and patient for what's to come.
Tony GaskinsLove is a learned behavior. If you don't learn how to love yourself someone will teach you how to hate yourself.
Tony GaskinsIf you can't do anything about it then let it go. Don't be a prisoner to things you can't change.
Tony GaskinsInstead of trying to see things my way, I try to see things her [wife's] way, and if it honestly makes sense then I will submit to her instead of being a tyrant and a dictator.
Tony GaskinsThere's about to be a shift in your life. Get ready for your blessings. You've been through enough and a breakthrough is on the way. Don't doubt it, just claim it!
Tony GaskinsI just trust God. I don't worry about what tomorrow may bring because I know who's bringing it.
Tony GaskinsLife is too precious to waste it with the wrong person. You're better off alone until the right one comes along.
Tony GaskinsYou have to get new knowledge and force yourself to really implement what you've learned. You have to set boundaries in place for yourself. The important thing is if you don't know real love, someone will teach youself hate.
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