You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction. –George Lorimer
Can you recall one of those little smiles while hitting the bed when you were contended with your day? George Lorimer talking about this sense of accomplishment/contentment/satisfaction in his quote “You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction”.
A simple fact that you cannot conquer the whole world every day. Maybe it’s showing up at the gym when you’d rather stay in bed, or pushing through that last task at work instead of scrolling on your phone. Those small choices add up. They’re what make you look back and think, “I did my best today.”
Surely enough, not every day is going to be perfect. Some days you’ll stumble, miss goals, or feel like you’re just barely getting by. But that’s where resilience comes in—the grit to try again the next morning. Because, really, satisfaction doesn’t come from a “perfect” day. It comes from effort. From knowing you tried, you pushed, and you stayed determined when it mattered most.
So, when the alarm rings tomorrow, remember this: How you start your day sets the tone for how it ends. Give it your best shot. Your evening self will thank you.
Empowering Tip: Start your day with purpose: decide, act, reflect.
