To respond is positive, to react is negative.
Do it, and then you will feel motivated to do it.
Just saying you are better than good won't make it so. But, when you understand what it takes to live the better than good life, and you apply yourself, your life will truly be better than good.
Isn't it amazing how much stuff we get done the day before vacation?
Look Back in forgiveness, forward in hope, down in compassion and up in gratitude.
Be strong, but not rude; Be kind, but not weak; Be bold, but not bully; Be humble, but not timid; Be prooud, but not arrogant.