Whenever I watch movies or read books, I'm always jealous that the protagonist gets a mentor to guide them through difficult situations. With perfectly-timed words to bolster their courage, our hero moves forward to save the day. And while the main character might get all the praise for their heroics, I can't help but value the mysterious teacher that helped them get to that point.
It would have been really handy to have my own personal Obi-Wan or Gandalf telling me what I needed to do to get through a tough assignment or a stressful day, but alas, this was not to be. (For one thing, my real-life mentors were always a lot more sarcastic than fictional ones). But sometimes you just need a little dose of the positivity you've missed out on.
Since it's not always possible to hire a person to follow you around and dispense sage advice, occasionally you have to branch out and let an inanimate object take over the role. If you're going to be drinking coffee or tea anyway, why not make your mug work for you?
So just in case your mysterious mentor doesn't show up fast enough, here are 11 mugs to offer you those much-needed words of wisdom.
1. Remember dreams guide us to better things...
2. Doubt is just a way to make us complacent in our misery...
3. Push your boundaries...
4. Darkness can't snuff out the light...
5. Be ready for change...
6. Choose to try again...
7. Or choose to push through...
8. Make your escape plan...
9. Forget the people who hold you back...
10. Be supportive of others...
11. And, finally, always look back on your experiences with fresh eyes...
Who knew your mug could be so wise?
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