Having read Dottie Gomez’s “Mottos to Live by,” I felt the urge to contribute to the next generation the two mottos that have made my life into an adventure worth experiencing.
Several years ago, I adopted the motto “seek to improve.” These three words account for all of the successes that I’ve found in my personal relationships, as well as my ability to function efficiently in the world, and they’ve mainly provided a means to get myself out of any difficult situation. For instance, I’ve been overweight and burdened by a lack of discipline where health was concerned, particularly related to diet and exercise, which I knew was important, but was seemingly unable to get into the habit of taking them seriously.
