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9 Will Smith Quotes to keep you Inspired

 Will Smith Life Quote

“Throughout life people will make you mad, disrespect you and treat you bad. Let God deal with the things they do, cause hate in your heart will consume you too.”

That’s how it is for everyone of us. “Throughout life”, meaning life doesn’t stop for any of us.  And along with that, the 7 billion people on this planet are all here to stay, and some of them are bound to make you feel less-than-stellar, one time or another.

So don’t get too affected by them or even allow them to bring you down. Just let it go, and move on with life. Let God, or well if you don’t believe in God, let the universe deal with them on its own.

will smith money quote“We spend money that we do not have, on things we do not need, to impress people who do not care.”

Is money controlling your life? Are you working hard for money to get luxuries and other stuff for a certain kind of image you want to portray?

Money is important in life, but it’s more important to not be consumed by it. Remember that there’s more to life than just buying things. Go out and live.

will smith mediocrity ali quote“Being realistic is the most common path to mediocrity.”

Hey nothing wrong with being realistic. We’re only human.

But don’t ever let the idea of being realistic hold you back. Being realistic doesn’t mean you shouldn’t take risks. It shouldn’t scare you! Don’t be mediocre. Work hard for what you want, even if what you want seems crazy to others.

will smith happy“Money & success don’t change people; they merely amplify what is already there.”

You’re totally special and entirely amazing the way you are. You have unique talents.

You have natural abilities. They all make up for the only [insert your name] that is in this world.

Too bad that a lot of people think money and a proven track record are needed to soar in life. You don’t. Give yourself a chance, and try, you can pretty much do anything.

will smith quote about life“Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings & emotions”.

Stop caring about what others think of you, especially from people you hardly even know!

Stop being so affected by the things they say or do to the point where your mind is clouded by them and your left with nothing but unhappy feelings inside.

Let these unimportant people go by your life. You don’t know them well, so don’t let them impact you in ways you don’t want.


will smith i am legend“You can cry, ain’t no shame in it. “

If you’re sad, express it. We’ve created ideas around crying today such that people repress themselves, which isn’t healthy.

Crying is a very natural thing for all of us. Don’t be ashamed about it just because you’re human.

will smith school fresh prince“The things that have been most valuable to me I did not learn in school. “

Getting an education may be important, but that’s not all to life.

You can learn a huge load outside of school, not by a teacher. And you don’t need to be validated by grades. Grades don’t judge your degree of competence.

Go out and experience life. Your very own experience is a great teacher on its own and the lessons you learn will stick with you for life.

will smith Inspiration“The first step is you have to say that you can. “

It’s all about attitude.

Whatever goal you want to reach, whatever you want to do in life, your success originates from your attitude.

And it’s got to be a good one. Believe that you can, and you’ll never know what you can achieve in life.

And my all time favourite quote…

will smith workout gym“The only thing that I see that is distinctly different about me is that I’m not afraid to DIE on a treadmill. You might have more talent than me, you might be smarter than me, but if we get on a treadmill together, there are two things:

1- You’re getting off first

OR

2- I’m gonna DIE

It’s really that simple”

Never Give Up – Peruvian U-20 goalkeeper pulls off amazing double save

Today’s post isn’t so much about soccer as it is about the idea of not giving up.

As you will see below, the Peruvian goalkeeper was clearly beat by the opposing players quick footwork. As the keeper scrambles to make up lost ground, he doesn’t let his brief mistake hinder his ability to turn tragedy into triumph. He speeds back and makes not one but two incredible saves to deny what looked to be a sure goal.

The game ended in a 3-3 tie.

Few things cannot be overcome when you believe in your abilities and refuse to let past mistakes determine your future.

The 2013 Golden Globes Was Our Favorite Award Show Ever

This Sunday’s Golden Globes was a huge success. Everyone was filled with the excitement that preceded the award show with Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting. And the two lovely ladies did not let us down. The Golden Globes are one of the most exciting award shows. You get to watch your favorite movie and TV stars get drunker and funnier as the awards night goes on.

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Buzzfeed outlined the 20 most surprising moments of the night. And there were some great moments to choose from. Tina and Amy’s opening monologue, Bill Murray’s presence, Bill Clinton’s speech, and of course, watching Glenn Close ‘pretending’ to be wasted. Some of the major winners last night included Lena Dunham winning two awards the night of the premiere of her show’s second season, Adele for Best Song and Jennifer Lawrence for Best Actress in a Comedy or Musical (and in her acceptance speech “I Beat Meryl!”).

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Arrested Development star Jason Bateman carrying Parks and Rec’s Aziz Ansari

The show this weekend definitely got me excited for the Academy Awards, coming up on February 24 – though it will be difficult for the Oscars to beat out last nights great show.

 

Dealing with Bullies and Haters

Everyone wants to be liked by others. It’s part of being a person. Often when someone says something mean to you, or about you – naturally, you take it personally. Cyber bullying has become a much talked-about topic, with the rise of a young generation that uses social media to target their peers. It’s crazy how bullying has changed over the past few decades.

Here is Park’s and Rec star Aziz Ansari talking about bullying.

Its not just school-aged children who have to worry about this. Everyone is connected online – and it seems like there are people out there who just want to hate on others. We see it in ‘Comment’ sections on Youtube videos, articles, and networks like Facebook.

The comforting thing is that we know we are not alone, that everyone is targeted regardless of who they are. Here is a hilarious segment from Jimmy Kimmel Live called Celebrities Read Mean Tweets About Themselves. Celebrities are probably targeted with more negative feedback than anyone – so that should make you feel a little bit better when you get hit with some hater mail.

Here is the newest segment: Celebs Read Mean Tweets #3   

Click here for Part #1, and Part #2

Here are some quotes by celebs from Quotesqr about dealing with bullies, haters, or anyone else trying to bring you down:

Love your haters – they’re your biggest fans. – Kanye West

Always speak your mind, and be bold, and be obnoxious and do whatever you want and don’t let anyone tell you to stop it. – Chelsea Handler

Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions. Do your thing and don’t care if they like it. – Tina Fey

Give the haters the finger and be true to yourself. You can’t be a victim. You have to be a warrior. – Ke$ha

Parents still crying long after Les Misérables has ended

The movie Les Misérables was released during the holidays and proved that Christmas isn’t always the season of joy. Based off the West End musical, Les Mis is famous for its tragic setting and sometimes depressing tone. Set during 19th Century France and featuring a revolution, Les Mis is a film about struggle and hardship. The movie is sure to get many people crying in the cinema but here’s a couple for whom it was all a bit too much.

       

 

Les Mis is already attracting an enormous crowd at the box office and so to help anyone getting caught up in the melancholy of it all we have some excellent quotes. We hope they will help but if you are going to see Les Misérables we also advise taking a bottle of water to combat dehydration!

No use crying over spilled milk. By this time tomorrow, it will become free yogurt. – Stephen Colbert

Sadness is but a wall between two gardens. – Kahlil Gibran

Crying: acceptable at funerals and the Grand Canyon. – Ron Swanson (Parks & Rec)

Death ends a life, not a relationship. – Mitch Albom

Crying is for plain women. Pretty women go shopping. – Oscar Wilde    

It’s Award Show Season

We’re nearing the start of a new year and for the film buffs out there that means one thing. Oscar season. It’s a time to look back at this years biggest and best films and to speculate on who the winners might be. Critics and columnists are already making their predictions about this year’s winners and nominees.

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But there’s one other thing the Oscars are good for and that’s taking the time to celebrate the classics. Spaghetti westerns, musicals, silent movies, the Oscars remembers them all.

So to get you in the mood for Oscar season (and to look like you’re a bit of a know-it-all at you Oscar parties) we’ve collected some quotes from the best of classic movie Directors, Actors and Actresses.

“How did I get to Hollywood? By train.” John Ford 

“If you want a happy ending, that depends, of course, on where you stop your story.” Orson Welles 

“What is drama but life with the dull bits cut out.” Alfred Hitchcock 

“Think slow, act fast.” Buster Keaton

“I don’t mind that I’m fat. You still get the same money.” Marlon Brando 

“Dream as if you’ll live forever. Live as if you’ll die today.” James Dean 

“Insanity runs in my family. It practically gallops.” Cary Grant 

“Courage is being scared to death… and saddling up anyway.” John Wayne 

“There used to be a real me, but I had it surgically removed.” Peter Sellers 

“Only in your imagination can you revise.” Fay Wray 

“I’d marry again if I found a man who had fifteen million dollars, would sign over half to me, and guarantee that he’d be dead within a year.” Bette Davis 

“I need sex for a clear complexion, but I’d rather do it for love.” Joan Crawford 

“I can live without money, but I cannot live without love.” Judy Garland 

“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.”  Lucille Ball 

“I don’t care what the critics say. My fabulous mom will give me a good review if nobody else does.” Ginger Rogers

“Beauty is how you feel inside, and it reflects in your eyes. It is not something physical.” Sophia Loren

Quotes for Our Furry Friends

For many the best part of returning home is to be greeted by their loving dog, cat or maybe even their snake. Though if someone’s snake is roaming freely around the house they should probably invest in a better terrarium!

Animals can be our best friends, they love us unconditionally (so long as we feed them). They’re always there for us and even when we probably should be working we somehow manage to get distracted by them on the internet.

So just in case your day needed a little bit of cute distraction we’ve collected together 10 of the best animal GIFs to get you smiling and making that strange “squee” noise animal lovers tend to make.

And here are some of our quotes about pets!

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Festival of Lights: Happy Hanukkah

 God, I know we are your chosen people, but couldn’t you choose somebody else for a change? – Shalom Aleichem

Even though I grew up celebrating Christmas my whole life, I always thought the idea of 8 days of gifts was way cooler than just one day. I grew up eating lots of the foods associated with Hanukah during the  holiday season. And although no one makes latke’s and sufganiyot (or as I call them placki and pączki) as good as my Nana – a lot of us will be enjoying these specialties this holiday season.

Potato Latke’s via Martha Stewart 

Sufganiyot (Jelly Doughnuts) via Martha Stewart

I originally came across this video several years ago because, well, my name rhymes with the holiday, and Sesame Street is how I learn most of the things I know. So here it is: Veronica Monica with the Story of Hanukkah!

 

So dust off your Menora’s and unpack your dreidles… it’s Hanukkah time!

Editor’s Picks – Our Favourite Quotes of 2012

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As we say goodbye to 2012 and welcome 2013, here are a few of our favourites from the past year.

Sheena L. – Writer/Editor

“Drive fast on empty streets with nothing in mind except falling in love and not getting arrested.” – Hunter S. Thompson

“Stay hungry. Stay foolish.” – Steve Jobs

Monica – Writer/Editor

“Normal gets you no where.” – Kelly Cutrone

“Sometimes good things fall apart so better things can fall together.” – Marilyn Monroe

Michelle Q. – Intern

“The truth is, everyone is going to hurt you. You just got to find the ones worth suffering for.” – Bob Marley

“Don’t grieve. Anything you lose comes round in another form.” – Rumi

Lyndsay S. – Intern

“What’s this in my shoe? Red carpet insole. Everywhere I go, I’m walking on red carpet” – Tom Haverford (Parks and Rec)

“You can’t be half a gangster.” – Nucky Thompson (Boardwalk Empire)

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