Quotes by Darren Johnson

• Most of us believe outside situations shape our attitudes when, in fact, it is our view of the situations that shape our attitudes.
• If you want to grow, you must learn to let go.
• In order to change unwanted habits and actions, it is important to take the time to get to know yourself.
• In order to grow, you must learn to let go and strive toward something greater.
• Ironically, it is not until we are prepared to let go of something that we can really enjoy it.
• It is important for us consciously to say, or claim, only the things we want rather than what we do not want.
• Just as you choose to get up every day, go to your job, and drive the same car, you decide how much of an impact your past has on you - today.
• Long-lasting change that will help you create new habits and actions requires an inside-out approach, as well as two very important tools: the mirror and time.
• Make sure you take the time to feed yourself with what your spirit has to offer.
• Planned change is good. It is being the best, giving your best, and doing your best-on purpose.
• Some people are so afraid of getting to know themselves that they live and define their lives through the dreams and goals of others.
• Success, for me, is being able to provide information that will help to change someone's life positively.
• The 'stuff' around us represents the stuff inside of us.
• The ego constantly competes with the spirit for control over your inner voice.
• Be who you want to be, do what it takes to be that way, and in time, you will have what you want in life.
• If we need to be reminded to love one another, then we have already lost sight of the very essence of our existence.
• Love is the foundation from which your decisions about your life should be made.
• Believing in who you are is a major part of a powerful combination for success.
• Change is wonderful, and necessary.
• Although most of us realize what we control and do not control, we live as though we do not really know, and in some cases we spend years focusing on things we cannot control.
• If our core belief is based on what other people think, then we eventually will allow their opinions to become our reality.
• A big part of letting go is recognizing when it is time to stay in a situation and when it is time to move on.
• Choosing to be miserable is an option, but not one I recommend.
• Do not lose hope in what the universe has placed you here to do.
• I believe it is important for people to create a healthy mental environment in which to accomplish daily tasks.
• Fear stimulates us to take action and can be our friend, but if you act as though fear is not there-if you deny it-it will build and create barriers.
• Forgiveness leads to love, and love leads to forgiveness.
• Giving up represents a choice you make when you decide not to take action on something over which you actually do have control.
• How you manage yourself as you deal with stuff in your life largely determines the quality of your life.
• Don't get too caught up in making money or having a job, get excited about the fact that you can design your life.
• Anytime there is a struggle between doing what is actually right and doing what seems right, then your ego is interfering with your decision.
• I finally learned to live in the present and focus only on what I want rather than what I don't want.
• We need to listen to our experiences.
• We all talk to ourselves. A major key to success exists in what we say to ourselves, which helps to shape our attitude and mindset.
• Your destiny is in your hands. Creating the life you want is only, and always, up to you.
• Your behavior is based on your beliefs, and what you do and say, over and over again, helps develop your habits.
• You have choices to make about what you do with the rest of your life.
• When you do not know how to focus your thoughts effectively, they can become scattered, miscellaneous, and fixated on "stuff"-negative notions, toxic relationships, and situations from the past.
• When you choose not to take action on something because you realize you have no control, this is letting go.
• We live within two environments: one is physical and surrounds us; the other is mental and is inside of us. Both can be designed to support your success.
• Your spirit is the universal voice of love - in you.
• Ultimately, your state of mind determines your circumstances. To realize the outcomes you want, it is critical to recognize and experience the transition from our present thoughts, habits, and actions to new thoughts, habits, and actions.
• There is no greater level and form of belief than believing in yourself.
• The process of letting go is like taking a journey to the center of your being.
• The more complicated this society becomes, the greater the need is to simplify your life.
• We all must learn to dig down deep inside, trust that inner voice, and not be afraid to face and forgive ourselves.
• When you accept the fact you have no control and choose not to take any action, you are letting go.