Personal Growth Tips from Dr. Suess

March 2 was Dr. Suess Day – a day to commemorate Dr. Suess’s birthday. A lot of my friends were sharing their favorite Dr. Suess quotes on Facebook.

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As I read their favorite quotes, I was reminded of how much Dr. Suess wrote about personal growth and life change.

RushImprint.com shared three business lessons learned from Dr. Suess.  Actually, they don’t just relate to business, but to all areas of our lives as well – So here they are, along with my take on them:

Personal Growth Life Lessons From Dr. Suess

“Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don’t matter, and those who matter don’t mind.”  - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss

• You need to know your purpose and mission in life and have the courage to pursue it, no matter what.
• Don’t worry about what others think or say.
• Do what you know is right.

“So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life’s A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you’ll move mountains.” - Oh, the Places You’ll Go! by Dr. Seuss

• Work-life balance is important.
• Everything is a choice.
• Success can be achieved, if you know how to define it.

‘‘The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” – I Can Read With My Eyes Shut! by Dr. Seuss

• Life-long learning is a vital key to success in life.

Do you have a favorite Dr. Suess quote or book that speaks to life change and personal growth? I think my favorite is Oh the Places You’ll Go.  What about you?  Please share your comments!

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