We cannot change the evil influences that inevitably press upon us and our families, but we can increase our power to deal with them. We must try to carve out our own islands of confidence and serenity. In short, we should push back against the world.
You did not come to earth to earn value by becoming more successful or talented.
You brought your value with you.
You are here to learn to make choices that match your value. You are here to become a compassionate creator, like your Heavenly Parents.
"If today you are a little bit better than you were yesterday, then that’s enough. And, if tomorrow you are a little bit better than you were today, then that’s enough." —David A Bednar