MOTIVATION FOR TEENS
SUBMITTED BY TEENS



"Don't try to be incredibly smart, be incredibly humble."
Written in 2011 by Paikiegha Ebiowei Alex



"We teenagers need to realize the good things out of life and stop worrying about what other people say and do. Be your own person and live life to the fullest."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jossy P., Age 16 --- New Jersey



"Adversity - the path towards a successful life from the results of a life full of struggles that made you stronger through the days."
Written in 2011 by Victor S., Age 16 --- Arizona
Many people see struggles as things that set you back when truly they are that extra push forward that you need to challenge life.






"A person can talk, walk, and see, smell, and think so why not inspire? Go out there and let your voice be heard."
Written in 2011 by Victor S., Age 16 --- Arizona



"The best way to destroy an enemy is to make him your friend."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Suchita C., Age 14 --- India



"The past is where it needs to be; forget the bad, remember the good, and cherish the moments that will last a lifetime. Remember, only you can predict your future."
Written in 2011 by Madison K., Age 15 --- Texas



"Be strong now because things will get better. It may be stormy now but it can't rain forever."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kaylee P., Age 15 --- Utah



"When you're young, you don't know too much. Don't say 'I love you' too soon; there's still so much life to live."
Written in 2011 by Makayla M., Age 16 --- Michigan



We have trees to breathe,
We have Love to Live.
Don't stop breathing
Or you'll lose the Love.
Written in 2011 by Ruth B., Age 16 --- Oregon
We're here for a reason - one to help and one to know.



"Potential: something many doubt themselves to have. But the truth is that even when you are told that you're not the best at something, you shouldn't give up.You should instead try and try until you find something that you're not only good at but also something that you find as an inspiration to go on living life to the fullest."
Written in 2011 by Victor S., Age 16 --- Arizona



"Seize the day. (Carpe Diem - Latin)"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by CJ M., Age 19 --- Philippines
I chose this because most of us live in the past or some live in the future; we forgot to cherish every moment we have in their daily lives. We live each day and each day must be treated as if it is ourlast day on earth because nobody knows when his/her time (death) will come. There are lots of things we must be thankful of in this life (relatives, friends, the sun that shines, and lots of simple things).Be glad you were given a chance to live, for life itself is a great gift.



"It's not what people think about you but what you think of yourself; nevertheless try to make the first impression a good and positive one."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sylvea Maria H., Age 13 --- Grenada
I think it's necessary... I just came up with it but I don't know if someone wrote it before.



"The people who really matter know the true you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Skylar S., Age 15 --- Iowa



"All you can to do is laugh at people's stupidity. They judge, break promises and tear you down only to make themselves feel better. Trust only yourself and the few who have taken the time to get to knowthe real you and not rumors flying through the air."
Written in 2011 by Madison K., Age 15 --- Texas
Behind every teenager is a story; take time to read the book.



"Believe! Don't be afraid to go for it. If you fail at it, it was just another mistake. Just get back up and try again. Every mistake soon becomes a victory or an achievement. You can be whatever you wantto be, you just got to push yourself and go for it! Believe that you can do anything, be anything."
My friend --- Submitted by S.G., Age 16 --- Virginia
My friend wrote it and I thought it was very good.



"Someday, Sometime, Success will turn towards us."
Written in 2011 by Salman R., Age 17 --- Pakistan



"Not one person can see the whole story your life, no one can tell you what will happen, and not a single person can tell you what life is. But with a dream, you can have a chance to challenge life andaccomplish that dream. Although it may seem dark, you can take the first step and fill it with what you want it to be."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Victor S., Age 16 --- Arizona



"Know more than others, work more than others, and expect less than others."
Written in 2011 by Siddiqui S., Age 15 --- India



"Live, love, laugh."
Written in 2010 by L.G., Age 15 --- Australia
It's how I live my life, how I love my friends, and how I laugh at my mistakes.



"Who helped me when I fell? Who's patiently heard all my story? Who's bought me everything? Who's supported me? Who's helped me when people all over the world opposed me?... My mom."
Written in 2011 by Diandra E., Age 13 --- Indonesia
I love my mom and I started to realize her love for me(us, with my brothers) after I became a teen.



"When people question you, question them. As long as you have faith in yourself and you believe, that person doesn't matter."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Korrissa A., Age 15 --- California
During warm up at practice for my school softball team, I was trying out for shortstop. A senior asked me, "Why are you trying out for shortstop?" in a very undesirable tone. I asked her, "Why not? Ibelieve I am a better shortstop (than the other senior who was planning on playing shortstop that season). Having confidence in my skills and myself is all I need to succeed. I don't care what otherpeople think about me, because the first thing they will be saying about me is... dang. She went for it, and got it.



"Motivation and inspiration, optimism and hope, teamwork and leadership, courage and success... to absorbing and then implementing. How you imagine is the initiative of how you want to plan your future.Always analyze the influence of past then implement it on present and then your future is ready at your demands. All we have to do is to THINK Globally and WORK LOCALLY!"
Written in 2011 by Nayar Ahmed Basharat --- Pakistan



"I hate changes, yet everything changes... even ourselves."
Written in 2011 by Fernanda D.G., Age 16 --- Mexico



"The problem with people is that they are afraid of the unknown. The problem with me is that I live the unknown."
Written in 2011 by Jon A., Age 15 --- Missouri
It is constantly on my mind.



"Never let others cause unhappiness in your life. Never expect from others and never compare with others. Nobody in this world can stop you from being happy!"
Ansh --- Submitted by Himanshu K., Age 15 --- India
One of the golden rules of my life.