Something To Think About: Jeanne Moreau

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Life is an accomplishment and each moment has a meaning and you must use it.–Jeanne Moreau

Every accomplishment, no matter how small, is meaningful. Revel in your successes!

Something To Think About: Plato

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The beginning is the most important part of the work. Plato

You have all taken that important first step and registered for Spring II. Start to fill in the pages with your experience and knowledge. Before you know it, the beginning will lead to a satisfying end.

Something To Think About: Horace

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Remember when life’s path is steep to keep your mind even.
–Horace

You are over halfway through Spring I. Take a deep breath, calm down, and keep climbing.

Something To Think About: Ramana Maharshi

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No one succeeds without effort… Those who succeed owe their success to perseverance.
–Ramana Maharshi

As you pass the halfway mark for Spring I, know that your effort is leading you on to success.

Something To Think About: Sarah Ban Breathnach

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Always remember that striving and struggle precede success, even in the dictionary.
–Sarah Ban Breathnach

As you make your way through each 8-week session, know that whatever struggles you might have are a step toward your goal. Always ask yourself, “What does success mean to me, and what am I willing to do to achieve it?”

Something To Think About: Truman Capote

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Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.
― Truman Capote

Does failure help us appreciate success?

Something To Think About: Winston Churchill

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Success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.
–Winston Churchill

Churchill has a great idea. How do you keep your enthusiasm up when faced with failure?

Something To Think About: Leonardo da Vinci

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It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.
–Leonardo da Vinci

Where will you go out and happen?

Something To Think About: Migel de Cervantes

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To be prepared is half the victory.
–Miguel de Cervantes

How are you preparing for your victory?

Something To Think About: Qui-Gon Jinn

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In keeping with this week’s Star Wars theme. . .

Remember: Your focus determines your reality.
–Qui-Gon Jinn (The Phantom Menace)

We hope that the force is strong in all of you and that you keep your focus on earning your degree. Make it a reality!