Let us rather run the risk of wearing out than rusting out.   Theodore Roosevelt There's a huge difference between wearing out and rusting out.  One means you worked hard and did your job for as long as possible.  The other means you sat around, allowed yourself to become neglected, exposed yourself to the weather of life and  became  unusable.  Roosevelt makes a good point in today's quote.  Wouldn't you rather wear out than rust out?  Wouldn't you rather be known at the end of your life for being someone who worked hard and with integrity than someone who skated by and became unusable?  Because when you become rusted from neglect you also lose people's respect and become known as a person who doesn't have integrity in their work life.  Wouldn't you rather wear out than rust out?  I know I would.

Comparison is the thief of joy. Theodore Roosevelt Well if this isn't the truth then I'm not sure what is.  Getting caught in the comparison trap will steal the gratitude and joy from your life quicker than you can blink.  If you find yourself complaining and lacking gratitude do a self-check.  Are you comparing your life (finances, possessions, job, friends, family, etc) to someone else's ?  If so then you have your answer as to why the joy has been stolen from your life and heart.  When we fall into the  comparison  trap we are communicating we aren't grateful for our lives.  Joy is directly linked to being grateful and nothing steals joy like comparing ourselves to others and allowing envy to characterize our life.   Suggested Reading: One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp This book will guide you toward living a life of daily gratitude and being joyful.