It's so fun to make up stories, but I find that the songs that I'm most proud of came from a real thing in my life - 'Peter Pan' being one of those. - Kelsea Ballerini

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You don't need validation from others, believe in yourself.

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Criticism is good, you learn from it each time and you know that people are paying attention. — Nonito Donaire

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Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best. — Andrew Carnegie

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Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you are willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it. — Lou Holtz

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People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing -- that's why we recommend it daily. - Zig Ziglar

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Bare your struggles very close to your heart and have them be a part of you that you’re proud of instead of something that you’re ashamed of.

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Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going. ― Jim Rohn

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Your value is not determined by others' opinions, it's within you.

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When I forgave Jock Semple on Heartbreak Hill, I also got really cross with women. I couldn't understand why they didn't get it, why they didn't know that running was so cool and why they weren't in the race as well. Then I thought to myself "How stupid can you be? You've had so much encouragement and motivation and these women haven't."

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