1.
You teach people how to treat you by what you allow, what you stop, and what you reinforce.
Tony Gaskins
Educate others on how to interact with you by what you accept, reject, and encourage.
2.
To be content does not mean that you don't desire more, it means you're thankful for what you have and patient for what's to come.
Tony Gaskins
Satisfied does not preclude ambition; it implies gratitude for what is present and hope for the future.
3.
You can't save a relationship unless both people are equally invested. It takes a joint effort to make it work. One person trying will never be enough.
Tony Gaskins
4.
Evaluate the people in your life; then promote, demote, or terminate. You're the CEO of your life!
Tony Gaskins
Assess the individuals in your sphere; then advance, downgrade, or sever. You're the head honcho of your destiny!
5.
If you can't do anything about it then let it go. Don't be a prisoner to things you can't change.
Tony Gaskins
Release yourself from that which you cannot alter.
6.
There's about to be a shift in your life. Get ready for your blessings. You've been through enough and a breakthrough is on the way. Don't doubt it, just claim it!
Tony Gaskins
Be prepared for a change in your destiny. Prepare yourself to receive the good fortune that is coming your way. You have endured enough and success is forthcoming. Believe it, and make it yours!
7.
Negative people need drama like oxygen. Stay positive, it'll take their breath away.
Tony Gaskins
'Adverse folks crave theatrics like air. Keep upbeat, it'll leave them gasping.'
8.
Man up and settle down. The sooner a man can gain control, identify his wife, and be faithful to her, the more successful, and happy you will be in life. Being with one woman in a faithful relationship will cause you to be the happiest version of yourself.
Tony Gaskins
9.
People hate you for 1 of 3 reasons. 1) They hate themselves 2) They want to be you 3) They see you as a threat When you love yourself you are incapable of hating anyone no matter what they've done.
Tony Gaskins
"When you appreciate yourself, it is impossible to detest anyone regardless of their actions."
10.
Live your own truth and it won't matter how many lies they tell about you. The truth will prove itself.
Tony Gaskins
'Stick to your convictions and it won't matter what others say about you. Reality will speak for itself.'
11.
Life is too precious to waste it with the wrong person. You're better off alone until the right one comes along.
Tony Gaskins
Life is too valuable to squander on an unsuitable companion. It's preferable to remain single until the perfect match arrives.
12.
Trust the process.
Your time is coming.
Just do the work
and the results will handle themselves.
Tony Gaskins
Believe in the journey. Your turn will arrive. Do the labor and the outcomes will take care of themselves.
13.
I just trust God. I don't worry about what tomorrow may bring because I know who's bringing it.
Tony Gaskins
I merely have faith in the Divine. I do not fret concerning what the future may hold since I am aware who is guiding it.
14.
God makes originals not carbon copies. It's okay to be inspired by someone, but be bold enough to be yourself.
Tony Gaskins
God creates one-of-a-kinds not replicas. It's alright to be motivated by someone, but be courageous enough to express your own individuality.
15.
Even at your best, someone will have something negative to say. Pursue Greatness anyways!
Tony Gaskins
'No matter how excellent your efforts may be, there will always be a critic; stay focused on greatness!'
16.
Love doesn't hurt you. A person that doesn't know how to love hurts you. Don't get it twisted.
Tony Gaskins
17.
You attract what you are, not what you want. So if you want it then reflect it!
Tony Gaskins
18.
Embrace the struggle and let it make you stronger. It won't last forever.
Tony Gaskins
19.
A lot of time we build on lust that becomes very strong. Yet, when that lust wears off we think that love is running out, but really it's the lust that had an expiration date. We have to know what real love is and if we're really in-love.
Tony Gaskins
20.
You want a woman who shares your belief and your faith because that is usually your core. So, you want a woman whom you know can stand on that same foundation you both equally embrace and share. You also want a woman who is ambitious but also knows how to balance it with family.
Tony Gaskins
21.
True Love gives you Peace! It doesn't consume you with anxiety, that's lust!
Tony Gaskins
22.
When you truly love yourself, you don't have enemies. They may hate you but you're too big to hate them back.
Tony Gaskins
23.
Not everyone who started with you will finish with you. Be willing to go without them if you have to.
Tony Gaskins
24.
Ladies: If a man really wants to be with you, you WILL know it! If you have to question it, let it go!
Tony Gaskins
25.
People don't cheat by chance, they cheat by choice.
Tony Gaskins
26.
Winners win in life because they win the battle in their mind first!
Tony Gaskins
27.
Love is a learned behavior. If you don't learn how to love yourself someone will teach you how to hate yourself.
Tony Gaskins
28.
A woman [shouldn't] have to give a man her body to get his heart.
Tony Gaskins
29.
Separation before elevation. You have to let some people and things go so you can go to the next level.
Tony Gaskins
30.
A real relationship is like a river; the deeper it gets the less noise it makes.
Tony Gaskins
31.
Invest in yourself first. Expect nothing from no one and be willing to work for everything.
Tony Gaskins
32.
You'll get humbled right before you're blessed. It's just a test to make sure you can handle what's next.
Tony Gaskins
33.
The doors will be opened to those who are bold enough to knock.
Tony Gaskins
34.
When you love yourself, you'll feel sorry for those that hate you instead of hating them back.
Tony Gaskins
35.
Growth hurts because change isn't easy, that's why they call it growing pains
Tony Gaskins
36.
The wise learn from the mistakes of others, it's the fool that wants to make their own mistakes.
Tony Gaskins
37.
Any man can help make a child, but it takes a special man to help raise a child. He must be selfless. He must be responsible. He must be reliable. He must be a role model. Happy Father's Day to the men who are being real fathers.
Tony Gaskins
38.
Relationship is like a job but you can't ever retire. When you stop working at it, it stops working.
Tony Gaskins
39.
The best way to dream is with your eyes open and feet moving
Tony Gaskins
40.
You want a woman who, if needed, will be the CEO of the home. In essence, you want a woman who understands the difference between ambition and busyness. You also want a woman who understands that submission is strength, not weakness. Meaning, she understands the importance of your leadership but she is also strong enough not to allow you to run over her.
Tony Gaskins
41.
Two incomplete people can't complete one another. Complete yourself and then let someone else complement you.
Tony Gaskins
42.
Don't make excuses! Make changes!
Tony Gaskins
43.
I had to learn how to be faithful. When I was dating around and moving from woman to woman, I did not understand and know how to be faithful. Subsequently, once I entered into marriage, I had to learn how to be with one woman. For me, that was the biggest challenge of all.
Tony Gaskins
44.
You can't get it all, unless you give it your all.
Tony Gaskins
45.
I believe the media pretty much dictates the way relationships are handled, even in the way we handle ourselves. Abuse, cheating, threesomes, it's inspired by music and television. Irresponsible artists and writers with a hidden agenda, just working against the moral fabric that God intended for us to have.
Tony Gaskins
46.
Consistency is the key! If you can't be consistent, then you can't be anything.
Tony Gaskins
47.
The number one lesson I received from my father is to be responsible for yourself and your family. The responsibility you embrace is working, paying the bills, and coming home EACH night, just as a start.
Tony Gaskins
48.
Don't tell yourself you don't need love just because it hasn't found you yet.
Tony Gaskins
49.
I wrote my first book when I was 22 years old. I have a way with words and I love to write. I can write without getting writers block so I knew, it was a gift.
Tony Gaskins
50.
Instead of trying to see things my way, I try to see things her [wife's] way, and if it honestly makes sense then I will submit to her instead of being a tyrant and a dictator.
Tony Gaskins