Motivation is short-lived, It needs refilling frequently. Whereas criticism is long-lived, It will be in your mind ceaselessly.

Thinking of Criticism as always being negative, is our mentality... But actually making it negative, is our reaction to it.

Being practical doesn't mean you are emotionless, it is just that you are capable enough to channelize the same.

Beware of people who come to you when they're in need, they often tend to ditch when they aren't.