#motivation
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Every setback is a setup for a comeback.
The most successful entrepreneurs are those who are able to turn their passions into income.
From The $100 Startup by Chris Guillebeau
When you give people the opportunity to contribute, they are likely to do so.
You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.
You must be willing to do what it takes to make your vision a reality.
From Traction by Gino Wickman
People want to follow those that lead with purpose.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
The pursuit of knowledge is what drives progress.
Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.
We are capable of extraordinary feats, but we must first believe we can achieve them.
Hope is the thing that drives us forward.
You are what your deep driving desire is.
From The Upanishads by Anonymous
Motivation is vital for sustaining the effort required for purposeful practice.
From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool
Perfection is the enemy of progress.
From The Lazy Genius Way by Kendra Adachi
Stop waiting for permission to pursue your dreams and start taking action.
You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.
From The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow
We are motivated to maintain our self-esteem.
People are more motivated by potential loss than by potential gain.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
You cannot achieve what you cannot envision.
From Finding Ultra by Rich Roll
To find your own way is to follow your bliss.
It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog.
Every no gets you closer to a yes.
From The Third Door by Alex Banayan
Much of what we do is driven by motives we don't recognize.
Fear is the ultimate motivator.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
The goal is not to be perfect by the end, but to be better today.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
As we move toward our dreams, we move away from our fears.
From The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old, they grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.
The only limit to the height of your achievements is the reach of your dreams.
From Becoming by Michelle Obama
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
The key to success is to start before you are ready.
From Traction by Gino Wickman
Follow your bliss and the universe will open doors where there were only walls.
From The Power of Myth by Joseph Campbell
Social norms often mask our real motivations.
In every job that must be done, there is an element of fun.
From The Violinist's Thumb by Sam Kean
The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.
Success is not just what you accomplish in your life, but what you inspire others to do.
The best moments usually occur when a person's body or mind is stretched to its limits in a voluntary effort to accomplish something difficult and worthwhile.
From Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
Commitment is a powerful motivator that can lead to greater compliance.
Celebrating small wins leads to bigger wins.
From The High 5 Habit by Mel Robbins
Your career is a marathon, not a sprint.
From Power Moves by Lauren McGoodwin
Creativity is a natural extension of our enthusiasm.
From The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron
When we are close to those who inspire us, we find the courage to pursue our dreams.
Track and field is a canvas where athletes paint their dreams in sweat and determination.
From The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
Success breeds confidence, and confidence breeds success.
Winning is an important part of my life.
From Open by Andre Agassi
Smith’s passion for his work was infectious, inspiring others to look closer at their own environments.
The best way to achieve your goals is to find a way to make them happen.
From Principles by Ray Dalio
The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.
From Permission to Dream by Chris Gardner
The best learning occurs when children are motivated and engaged.
I try to be the best version of myself every day.
From The TB12 Method by Tom Brady
To inspire action, we must first inspire belief.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
It's not about being the best; it's about being your best.
Motivation is the fuel that drives the engine of improvement.
From Peak by Anders Ericsson and Robert Pool
To succeed, you must first believe you can.
From Loonshots by Safi Bahcall
Every setback is a setup for a comeback.
From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon
The fear of failure is a dream killer.
From Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
Passion fuels the ride, but perseverance gets you to the finish line.
From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon
The desire for social status is one of the primary motivators of human behavior.
Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, it's about what you inspire others to do.
From Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor
Purpose fuels motivation and drives action.
Fear is the greatest motivator.
From Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss
Success is not just measured in time, but in the relentless pursuit of excellence.
From The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do.
From More Than Enough by Elaine Welteroth
Your dreams matter, and so do you.
From Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley
Progress, not perfection, is what we should strive for.
From Own Your Everyday by Jordan Lee Dooley
Focus on the process, not just the outcome.
From Power Speed ENDURANCE by Brian MacKenzie
And, when you want something, all the universe conspires in helping you to achieve it.
From The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
The moment you think you’re done, you’re just getting started.
You don’t stop running because you get old, you get old because you stop running.
From Born to Run by Christopher McDougall
Words matter. They can inspire, persuade, and motivate.
Passion is not just a feeling. It’s a commitment.
It’s not about being the best. It’s about being your best.
From Wolfpack by Abby Wambach
Confidence is the most important element of success.
From How Champions Think by Bob Rotella
You are a badass. You are capable of amazing things.
From You Are a Badass by Jen Sincero
The mind is the most powerful weapon you have.
From The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow
Our brains are wired for performance, not for comfort.
We must do our work for its own sake, not for fortune or attention or applause.
From The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
Why waste time proving over and over how great you are, when you could be getting better?
From Mindset by Carol S. Dweck
The urge to belong is a powerful motivator in the practice of religion.
It’s not the writing part that’s hard. What’s hard is sitting down to write. What keeps us from sitting down is Resistance.
From The War of Art by Steven Pressfield
The mind is the most powerful tool in our pursuit of excellence.
From Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor
Many were driven by the hope of a better life.
The quest to break the four-minute mile was not just a race; it was a battle against the limits of human potential.
From The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
Good management is about getting people to do things they don’t want to do.
From High Output Management by Andy Grove
I learned that the greatest victories come from the smallest efforts.
From Draft Animals by Phil Gaimon
Success is often built on the backs of failures.
Fear can be a powerful motivator, but it can also be a paralyzer.
From The Rise of Superman by Steven Kotler
Every setback is a setup for a comeback.
From The Champion's Mind by Jim Afremow
We are more motivated by potential losses than by potential gains.
From Predictably Irrational by Dan Ariely
Pain is temporary, but the glory of breaking records lasts forever.
From The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb
What inspires you to get out of bed in the morning?
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
When we are at our best, we are not just trying to survive. We are trying to thrive.
From Start with Why by Simon Sinek
The cue is the trigger for the habit, the routine is the behavior itself, and the reward is what the brain gets out of it.
From The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg
There is no limit to what we, as women, can accomplish.
From Becoming by Michelle Obama
Desire is the most powerful force in the universe.
To live without Hope is to Cease to live.
The key to confidence is taking action.
Enduring companies are often led by visionary leaders who inspire and motivate.
Your dreams are valid, and you must take them seriously.
From Playing Big by Tara Mohr
I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don’t quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'