Our Wise Words Collected from student affairs professionals (and active students) at the University of arizona global campus during a meeting on September 19, 2023

"When someone shows you who they are, believe them."

"Care for others. And care for yourself."

"Be curious. Not judgemental."

"Don't put your life on hold."

"Treat others as you wish to be treated."

"Wake up and be the best version of you everyday!"

"Listen to understand...not to respond."

"Failure is when you don't try!"

"Fill in the gaps."

My dad always says at the end of every conversation I have, "Go easy son..." It means go calmly, walk and talk with peace...just go easy :)

"Seek to understand and keep an open mind. Remember, we are all unique."

"Be kind to yourself. There has only been and only will be ONE you."

"Listen with empathy and intent to understand."

"Have patience with yourself and others."

"Be graceful with yourself."

"I see we are all impacted daily by the Four Agreements. No matter where you work at UAGC."

"Be curious—we make assumptions when we don't have the courage to ask questions."

"Everyone has limitations. We can push our boundaries and learn to overcome limitations, but there will always be new obstacles that show up in their place. As the Agreements stated, "always do our best!" and that's all we can do!"

"You can achieve great things alone, but you can achieve greater things if you reach out and build a team."

"It's the journey. Not the destination. "If you can go through the fire, you will come out like gold." This YouTube video really helped to change my perspective on life. Wisdom comes from all walks of life...I love the knowledge that came from a once-homeless man."

"We never truly know our impact in the moment so be humble and, most importantly, be kind."

"Nothing in life is forever ... not even life! So, whatever worries, anxieties, or struggles are present aren't forever."

"Take a few minutes in the day for the quietness of BE!"

"...Do or Do Not, There Is No Try..." - Yoda

"In order to be your best and give others your best, you have to know yourself inside and out. Spend ample time getting to know who you are and what you want out of life! Check in with yourself every birthday!"

"Comparison is the thief of joy!"

"Embrace mistakes. They make you who you are. If everything was perfect, you would never learn, and you would never grow."

"Be kind to yourself."

"Sometimes people grumble that roses have thorns. I like to focus on the roses!"

Appreciate