There is no progress or accomplishment without sacrifice.

Failure is constructive feedback that tells you to try a different approach to accomplish what you want.

The accomplishment of your dreams will demand big sacrifice and hard work.

No one ever does anything our of charity," Anna went on. "Every choice we make benefits ourselves directly or indirectly. Even if it looks like a sacrifice, the alternative would be unbearable in some way. If I hadn't helped I wouldn't sleep well , and I need my sleep.

success awaits those who steadfastly commit to any requisite sacrifice

Abraham was asked to sacrifice his only son. God no longer asks for blood sacrifices, for the ultimate sacrifice has been made. But the lesson of Abraham's story is that God demands the best we have to offer, that which is most precious to us.