Quotes about motivation
motivational inspirational-life stories
I now see how owning our story and loving ourselves through that process is the bravest thing that we will ever do.
motivation fear inspiration
Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity and change.
motivational art writing
If we want to make meaning, we need to make art. Cook, write, draw, doodle, paint, scrapbook, take pictures, collage, knit, rebuild an engine, sculpt, dance, decorate, act, sing - it doesn't matter. As long as we're creating, we're cultivating meaning.
motivation light brave
Only when we are brave enough to explore the darkness will we discover the infinite power of our light.
motivational acceptance self
Belonging is the innate human desire to be part of something larger than us. Because this yearning is so primal, we often try to acquire it by fitting in and by seeking approval, which are not only hollow substitutes for belonging, but often barriers to it. Because true belonging only happens when we present our authentic, imperfect selves to the world, our sense of belonging can never be greater than our level of self-acceptance.
motivational letting-go live-life
People may call what happens at midlife 'a crisis,' but it's not. It's an unraveling - a time when you feel a desperate pull to live the life you want to live, not the one you're 'supposed' to live. The unraveling is a time when you are challenged by the universe to let go of who you think you are supposed to be and to embrace who you are.
motivation inspiration people
Facts, like people, want to be free - and when they're free, liberty is usually around the corner. Bono
motivation compassion effort
For an act to be moral the intention must be based on compassion, not duty. We do something because we want to do it, because we feel we have to do it, not because we ought to do it. And even if our efforts fail - or we never even get to implement them - we are still moral because our motivation was based on compassion. Arthur Schopenhauer
motivational mean faults
Not using faults does not mean that one does not have them. Antonio Porchia
motivational masters discipline-and-self-control
I have been my own disciple and my own master. And I have been a good disciple but a bad master.
motivational positive success
Most people seek after what they do not possess and are enslaved by the very things they want to acquire. Anwar Sadat
motivational mean interpretation
What is a moderate interpretation of the text? Halfway between what it really means and what you'd like it to mean? Antonin Scalia
motivational sports bravery
Fear is part of the process. If you weren't scared, you'd be in trouble. Bruce Jenner
motivational sports fear
I was scared to death, but I made fear score points for me. Fear is right behind me, fear is six inches off my back, that's where fear is. I can feel its presence. But it's not going to catch me... I'm going to take fear and use it to my advantage.
motivational inspirational-sports athlete
You have to train your mind like you train your body.
motivational struggle views
Effort within the mind further limits the mind, because effort implies struggle towards a goal and when you have a goal, a purpose, an end in view, you have placed a limit on the mind. Bruce Lee
motivation people important
It is not a shame to be knocked down by other people. The important thing is to ask when you're being knocked down, 'Why am I being knocked down?' If a person can reflect in this way, then there is hope for this person.
motivational philosophical judging
Take no thought of who is right or wrong or who is better than. Be not for or against.
motivation lying opportunity
In the middle of chaos lies opportunity.
motivation men remember
Remember no man is really defeated unless he is discouraged.
motivation self people
Only the self-sufficient stand alone - most people follow the crowd and imitate.
motivational ideas fool
Showing off is the fool's idea of glory.
motivational mistake thinking
The great mistake is to anticipate the outcome of the engagement; you ought not to be thinking of whether it ends in victory or defeat. Let nature take its course, and your tools will strike at the right moment.
motivational-sports powerful greatness
The less effort, the faster and more powerful you will be.
motivation long consistency
Long-term consistency trumps short-term intensity.
motivation peaceful mastery
There is "what is" only when there is no comparing and to live with "what is" is to be peaceful.
motivational mind shells
To live is a constant process of relating, so come on out of that shell of isolation and conclusion, and relate DIRECTLY to what is being said. Bear in mind I seek neither your approval nor to influence you. So do not make up your mind as to "this is this" or "that is that." I will be more than satisfied if you begin to learn to investigate everything yourself from now on.
motivational time positivity
If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done.
motivational attitude thinking
Choose the positive. You have choice, you are master of your attitude, choose the positive, the constructive. Optimism is a faith that leads to success.
motivational powerful control-myself
In order to control myself I must first accept myself by going with and not against my nature.
motivational strength courage
There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.
motivation men may
And all may do what has by man been done. Edward Young
motivation luck littles
Nothing can replace courage, a resounding motivation and that little bit of luck. Edmund Hillary