I don't really have just one motto. I guess I employ different one's, based on whatever circumstance I'm in. So I guess a basic motto would be something to do with being able to adapt, sorta like Psyke's.

But my top 3 are:

1. "Don't be sad because it's over. Be happy because it happened." I have to tell myself this alot. Really puts a different perspective on things when I'm regretting something or "yearning for the good old days". As seriously as I take it, this ironically is a quote from Dr. Seuss.

2. "And then you wonder if you saw it, and you did." This is one I made up myself. Its basic message is "It doesn't matter if it's real or not. If you think it is, act on it" as that's about as much as anyone can do. I usually think of this one when I'm doubting my instincts, overanalyzing something or questioning whether I have grounds to act/say something. I also think of this one when to pull my head out of the clouds, when I'm harping on "wouldn't it be nice if..." and "if only..." when there's some stark evidence/experience to the contrary. I like this one cuz it can have lots of different meanings.

3. "Where would you rather be than right here, right now?" This is a quote from Marv Levy, the former coach (and current head of football operations) for the Buffalo Bills. This really isn't a motto, I know. But if you ask yourself it you'll find out alot about yourself and the situations you're often in. It is also a good motivational question. Depending on how you answer you might realize that you just have to grit it out and keep going on whatever path you chose. Other times you'll figure out that you are really in a spot you don't want to be, and that you'd be better off doing something else or going elsewhere.