The memories that we retain are fascinating.

Especially quotes, since an entire life lesson can be summarized in just a few words.

Here are 7 quotes that have had a big impact on me.

Every day you spend above the ground is a good one.

– Unknown (but after a quick Google… apparently Scarface).

Whenever I’m having a bad day I think about this and realize I’m luckier than most. Just being alive is a gift.

One moment of pain is worth a lifetime of glory.

– Louis Zamperini

Whenever something is hard, but there’s a big reward on the other end, it’s worth doing. Read the book Unbroken, Louis Zamperini’s biography. You won’t regret it.

You should be working to improve yourself everyday.

– John Barry (My Father)

The fact that this was drilled into me as a child aside, it’s incredibly important to take the time to invest in yourself every day. Compounding returns over a lifetime will be huge.

Never make fun of somebody for something they can’t change.

– My College Teammate

Everybody has something they can’t change about themselves. Be sensitive, especially when it’s about something outside one’s control.

“Rome wasn’t built in a day, but they were laying bricks every hour. You don’t have to do it all today. Just lay a brick.”

– James Clear

Simple steps forward can add up to big results. Those simple steps just need to be taken every single day.

Your intention doesn’t matter. What matters is the outcome.

– Random (but widely known)

Nobody cares about what you wanted to happen. People care about what DID happen because of your actions.

Everybody has their own cross to bear. Sometimes you just don’t see it.

– Susan (My Therapist)

Every single person in this world is dealing with their own personal problems. Often, you just can’t see them. That doesn’t mean that they aren’t there though.