The Inspiring Teachings of Muhammad... Ali?

I was recently watching one of many documentaries I typically watch each week, and came across a very interesting film that treated me to some inspirational quotes from the most unlikely of sources; Muhammad Ali.

Sure, he was a great trash-talker, but who knew the man who "shook up the world" was also capable of a Confucius-esque insight?

I thought I'd share my favourites with you:

"I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'"

"I never thought of losing, but now that it' s happened, the only thing is to do it right. That's my obligation to all the people who believe in me. We all have to take defeats in life."

"If they can make penicillin out of mouldy bread, they can sure make something out of you."

"It isn't the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it's the pebble in your shoe."

"Only a man who knows what it is like to be defeated can reach down to the bottom of his soul and come up with the extra ounce of power it takes to win when the match is even."

"He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life."

"It's the repetition of affirmations that leads to belief. And once that belief becomes a deep conviction, things begin to happen."

Enjoy.

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Might as well cut fiber right out of your diet.

10 Random Things I Learned Today

• Never discount old friends with whom you've lost touch. They might come out of the woodwork, just when you need them the most, and change the game entirely.
• Always make sure you close the fridge door before you go to bed. Waking up to a fridge full of spoiled food is not a great way to start the day.
• Do your research before you buy a house. You could find yourself stuck in a neighbourhood full of stupid assholes, shitty drivers and trashy slobs... all of whom feel the same way about you.
• Get your dad drunk once in a while. It will result in good stories you can share with your friends EVERY TIME.
• Don't worry about money. No matter what you do, there will never be enough to buy yourself a dinosaur.
• Go to McDonald's more often. But buy McDonald's a lot less.
• Watch old movies you've always heard about but never seen. You might learn something.
• Start disappointing the people who've always been happy to disappoint you. It's liberating, and you'll be much happier for it.
• Hang out with a little kid. They'll teach you more in those few hours than you'll learn in an entire week at your job.
• Buy yourself something you can't afford. Then challenge yourself to a) pay it off right away or b) not feel guilty about it.