Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant. — Maya Angelou

Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant.

Author: Maya Angelou

Insight: Most of us think survival and success are the same finish line. But there's a gap between just making it through and actually living well—and that gap is where your personality shows. How you handle the hard stuff matters more than simply getting past it.

Source: Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now, p. 68, 1993

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Surviving is important. Thriving is elegant.

Maya AngelouWouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now, p. 68, 1993

Insight

Most of us think survival and success are the same finish line. But there's a gap between just making it through and actually living well—and that gap is where your personality shows. How you handle the hard stuff matters more than simply getting past it.

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Maya Angelou

Maya Angelou was an American poet, author, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her memoir "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which captures her experiences of racism, trauma, and personal growth. Angelou's powerful and poetic writing continues to inspire and resonate with readers around the world.

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