It’s that time of the month to get inspired! I love quotes. Each month, I post an inspirational quote that inspires me and hopefully inspires the reader as well. I also invite the DGI Community to leave their favorite quotes in the comment section so that we can all inspire each other. We are six months into the year and have another six months to go. We’ve all made our goals and hopefully we can achieve them. But, sometimes, life doesn’t go as planned and it gives us a detour. Sometimes, we just need a little inspiration. Hopefully, you will be inspired by this month’s quote.
Inspirational Quotes for June
Before I share with you the inspirational quote of the month, let’s review last month’s quote.
My inspirational quote for May was, “The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James.
My inspirational quote for June is, “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds you plant.” – Robert Louis Stevenson.
I think this is very applicable to DGI Investors. Every month, we post our dividend income for the previous month. But the quote is a reminder that we are in it for the long haul. Some of us, like this blog, are relatively new to DGI and started from scratch. Our numbers might be small now, but by continuing to invest in our portfolio, and planting those seeds, we will reap a greater harvest in the future.
But I also think this quote can apply to other facets of life, other than finance. To have a better future, it’s important to lay the groundwork today, no matter what your goal is. Want those six-pack abs, you’ve got to plant those seeds by going to the gym. Want to have a productive day? Do those things that will make tomorrow better. Whatever your goal, think about this quote and it will help you get there.
Inspirational Quotes From The DGI Community
These are the inspirational quotes from the DGI community last month. As always, if you want your quote to appear in the section below, just leave me your quotes in the comment section before publication of the next edition of the inspirational quotes of the month.
Wallet Hacks – Jim didn’t post a quote per se, but rather an idea, which stems from the Kaizen Way to Self Improvement, “Get 1% better every day.” Jim thought this might have been a cop-out, because it begs the question, why limit yourself to just 1% improvement. But then he realized, you don’t have to limit yourself to just 1%. I do think it’s a worthwhile thought and it’s actually related to this month’s quote about planting seeds. By improving yourself every day, regardless of whatever percentage, you are moving in the right direction.
Dividend Solutions – “Keep the faith. The most amazing things in life tend to happen right at the moment you’re about to give up hope.” – Unknown. Hope is a powerful thing and one that helps us get through tough times. But, this quote also reminds me of Thomas Edison’s quote, “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Good one Dividend Solutions.
Dividend Daze – “Do not anticipate trouble or worry about what may never happen. Keep in the sunlight.” – Benjamin Franklin. I actually have never heard this quote before, but have heard others that are similar. Not to get too biblical, but it reminds me of a quote from the Bible. It says, “Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to your life? Since you cannot do this very little thing, why do you worry about the rest?” – Luke 12: 25-26, NIV. Again, it’s easier said than done, but it’s worth remembering when you’re faced with a situation that causes you to worry.
Conclusion
I hope you were inspired by one of the quotes above. Before you know it, June will be over soon. Let’s finish the month strong! But remember, no matter what your goal, always try to plant those seeds for a better tomorrow.
What do you think about this month’s quote? Do you have a favorite quote you wish to share with others? Let me know by commenting below.
All good stuff DP. Solutions and Daze really hit it on the head for me today in terms of inspiration. And I can’t argue with self improvement whatever the percentage. Tom
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You never know when a quote can make you feel better or get inspired. It might be something you’ve heard before, but at that moment when you’re going through difficult times or facing challenges or other life circumstances, hearing that quote might just be the thing you need. Glad you liked them Tom.
Thanks for including me!
I really like your quote, in part because I try to live it every day. The results are what they are and oftentimes there’s very little you can do to control the what and the when. Good things (and bad) happen regardless of how “hard” you work but the one thing you can control is your output. The more you work, the more luck you create and the better your opportunities will be in the future.
No one gets lucky sitting on the couch. 🙂
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Glad you like that quote Jim and I hope that last line was a quote cause I might use it in the next edition!
Hey DP,
always enjoy your quotes. makes me think for a while about really important things…tx for sharing! – and by the way: your recent quote fits perfectly to the dividend growth strategy. planting the seeds comes first, although it requres patience.
My quote for June would be: ” You just can’t beat the person who won’t give up.” (Babe Ruth)
Cheers
Glad you like the quote DS and an excellent selection yourself for June. Giving up is easy. Staying the course is harder, but well worth it.
Awesome quotes Dividend Portfolio! I love reading these every month. I’m always down to hear some quotes that inspire me to get better each and every day.
Bert
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Like you like them Bert and if you ever come up with one you want to share, just leave them in the comment section.
Really inspiring quotes. Such a good way to start the month to face some financial tasks on my work. Thanks.
Glad you like them EF.