Even when things don’t go as planned, keep paddling. Even when you feel like you are going through rough waters and everything is falling apart, keep paddling.

We live in a right now culture. We want things now. We tend to shortcut the process in anything we do. We want instant healing, instant gratification, instant relationships, instant careers.

People take a huge leap head first into a relationship before dealing with issues. Then they are left devastated and confused when it doesn’t work out. And more often than not it won’t work out.

Don’t be enamored by shiny objects. Money, status and looks are temporary. Discover integrity, character, generosity, passion and heart. Those things have lasting power.