“Success is most often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.” -Coco Chanel

“Knowing is not enough, you must apply. Willing is not enough, you must do.” -Bruce Lee

“Ability may get you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.” -Stevie Wonder

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great.” -Mark Twain

“Life is too short to spend your precious time trying to convince a person who wants to live in gloom and doom otherwise. Give lifting that person your best shot, but don’t hang around long enough for his or her bad attitude to pull you down. Instead, surround yourself with optimistic people.” -Zig Ziglar

Stenspiration is inspiration for court reporters and stenographers, and future court reporters and stenographers, and anyone else who might happen to stumble upon this site.

As members of a challenging profession, it is important for us to keep a positive attitude and a stress-free mentality. Stenspirations are inspirational quotes posted with the intent to be uplifting.

Best Wishes,

Elsie Villega

“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, ‘I will try again tomorrow.’” -Mary Anne Radmacher