We can let our past [difficulties and failures] beat us or teach us [to be more knowledgeable, competent and realistic in the future]!
Zig ZiglarSuccess is like a ladder and no one has ever climbed a ladder with their hands in their pockets.
Zig ZiglarWhen I discipline myself to eat properly, live morally, exercise regularly, grow mentally and spiritually, and not put any drugs or alcohol in my body, I have given myself the freedom to be at my best, perform at my best, and reap all the rewards that go along with it.
Zig Ziglar