Choose from the inside-out.

The quality of your life isn’t determined by the presence or absence of things. Things come and go. You can’t allow the fullness or void of external factors to dictate the worth of your story.

It’s determined by your perspective, by your choices, and by your resolve to turn what you have into an exceptional experience of value. You will eventually encounter just about everything. But you decide how to respond. 

You can write a story of bitterness, blame, and resentment. Or you can write a story of intention, courage, and enjoyment. The pen is in your hands.

Discipline is the shortcut. Do the work.