We asked folks to tell us about their favorite quote or affirmation and to tell us what it means to them. We’ve shared some of those responses below.

Javon Talley | Tribal Chief-Head Of the Table

” The goal is to be better than yesterday” I am not sure if I created this quote during a gym workout or if I herd it from a TikTok but it motivates me to never feel behind. With social media influence being at a high during this generation, it is easy to feel like you are not accomplishing enough. Us as humans has put a time and age on when we should accomplish life events. But in reality, time and age is just a measuring stick that does not matter. Who cares you are 60 with your first home, 30 with a GED or 25 living at home. As long as you are being better than yesterday you are winning! Read more>>

Kim Conrey | Georgia Romance Author of the Year

“Your lack of dedication is an insult to those who believe in you.” The quote has been attributed to several different people, but I think it’s absolutely true. When I was trying to get my first book published, I remember walking past my child’s room, they were maybe eight at the time, and hearing them praying that I would get my book published. Now I have four published and another coming out after the first of the year. Finn is 21 now. Hearing them pray that years ago, carved the mission in stone. Our dreams aren’t just about us. Read more>>

Tanysha Costales | #1 International Bestselling Author, Radical Self-Love Coach and Motivational Speaker

My heart resonates deeply with my favorite quote from Lucille Ball, “Love yourself first and everything else falls into line.” This quote holds profound meaning for me, as I have personally experienced the transformative power that comes from truly loving oneself. “You are ugly, nobody likes you, you are useless, you don’t deserve to be loved.” Those were the words I repeated over and over again in my mind from childhood to adulthood. I courageously share the negative self-talk I once battled and overcame as a testament to the significance of self-love in our lives. Read more>>