Have you ever stopped to ask yourself what truly makes you happy and what you really want in life? It's a question that didn't occur to me until I turned 40, and even then, I couldn't answer it.

For most of my life, I did what I had to do to support my family, even if it wasn't something I enjoyed. My father's advice was always to learn to love what you don't like. But one day, I became fed up. I realized that I didn't want to spend the rest of my life doing something that didn't fulfill me just to make ends meet.

So I began to search for what truly made me happy, and even now, I'm still figuring it out. However, one thing is certain: everyone can have a much better life if they pursue what they truly want. Yes, there will be failures along the way, but I've learned that failing at something I truly want is far better than succeeding at something I don't.

The beauty of failing at something you really want is that the moment you finally succeed, the feeling of satisfaction is indescribable. It's like an athlete training for years to win a gold medal, finally achieving that dream.I don't know where you are in your life or what you do, but I encourage you to go after what you want and not let anyone hold you back. The truth is, you are the only one stopping yourself from achieving your dreams. Here are some motivational quotes to help inspire you along the way:

•  "Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle." - Christian D. Larson
•  "Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going." - Sam Levenson
•  "The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it." - Steve Jobs

I hope these quotes inspire you to pursue what truly makes you happy and to not let anything hold you back.

Kinds regards,

Derrick de Meza 

PS here are a few more :

"Your mindset is everything. It determines your reality and shapes your future." -Unknown

"Believe you can and you're halfway there." -Theodore Roosevelt

"The greatest discovery of my generation is that a human being can alter his life by altering his attitudes." -William James

"Your only limit is the one you set in your mind." -Unknown

"The mind is everything; what you think, you become." -Buddha

"If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change." -Wayne Dyer

"Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts." -Winston Churchil

"The difference between a successful person and others is not lack of strength not a lack of knowledge but rather a lack of will." -Vince Lombardi

"You become what you think about most of the time." -Earl Nightingale

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't, you're right." -Henry Ford

"Your mindset can either be your best friend or your worst enemy." -Unknown

"A negative mind will never give you a positive life." -Unknown

"You are not a product of your circumstances, you are a product of your decisions." -Stephen Covey

"Your mind is a powerful thing. When you fill it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change." -Unknown

"Success is a mindset, not a destination. It's a journey and it's up to you to create it." -Unknown

"The mind is like a parachute. It works best when it's open." -Frank Zappa

"Don't wait for opportunities, create them with your mindset." -Unknown

"The biggest obstacle to success is not a lack of talent or ability, but a fixed mindset." -Carol Dweck

"Your beliefs become your thoughts, your thoughts become your words, your words become your actions, your actions become your habits, your habits become your values, and your values become your destiny." -Mahatma Gandhi

"The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another." -William James

"Your mindset is like a muscle, the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets." -Unknown

"It's not about being perfect, it's about progress. A growth mindset allows for mistakes and failures as opportunities for learning and improvement." -Unknown

"Your mindset determines how you see the world and how the world sees you." -Unknown

"You can't always control what happens to you, but you can control how you react to it with a positive mindset." -Unknown

"The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it." -Steve Jobs

"Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful." -Albert Schweitzer

"The mind is a powerful tool. Use it to visualize your goals, and you'll be amazed at what you can achieve." -Unknown

"Your mindset is a magnet that attracts the people and circumstances that match your thoughts and beliefs." -Unknown

"Don't let your past dictate your future. With the right mindset, you can create a new reality." -Unknown

"The biggest mistake you can make is to accept the limits others have placed on you. Break free and create your own possibilities." -Unknown