Quotes about motivation
motivational inspiration greatest-fear
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, handsome, talented and fabulous? Actually, who are you not to be? Nelson Mandela
motivation journey maps
We're all pilgrims on the same journey but some pilgrims have better road maps. Nelson DeMille
motivation inspiration voice
In the world of the Middle East at the moment, the debates are shrill. But ... the wisest voice of all of them may well be the voice of this mute thing, the Cyrus cylinder. Neil MacGregor
motivation thinking endurance
True endurance, I think, comes from the inside. It comes from motivation and belief in what you're doing. Neil Strauss
motivation inspiration average
Today, the average Korean works a thousand hours more a year than the average German. A thousand. ... That is the end of the Great Divergence. Niall Ferguson
motivational power soul
Make no small plans for they have no power to stir the soul. Niccolo Machiavelli
motivational philosophical art-of-war
Where the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great. Niccolo Machiavelli
motivational regret past
Each minute we spend worrying about the future and regretting the past is a minute we miss in our appointment with life - a missed opportunity to engage life and to see that each moment gives us the chance to change for the better, to experience peace and joy. Nhat Hanh
motivational running believe
Sometimes we believe that happiness is not possible in the here and now, that we need a few more conditions to be happy. So we run toward the future to get the conditions we think are missing. But by doing so we sacrifice the present moment; we sacrifice true life. Nhat Hanh
motivational exercise magic
When it comes to health and well-being, regular exercise is about as close to a magic potion as you can get. Nhat Hanh
motivational live-life heart
We must look deeply into the nature of our volition to see whether it is pushing us in the direction of liberation from suffering and toward peace and compassion, or in the direction of affliction and misery. What is it that we really want deep in our heart? Is it money, fame, power? Or is it finding inner peace, being able to live life fully and enjoy the present moment? Nhat Hanh
motivational moving our-world
As a population, if a large number of people make even small moves to eat less meat and more plant-based foods, the livestock industry will shrink. Over time, farmers will find other crops to support their livelihoods. Through such collective awakening we can make a difference in our world. Nhat Hanh
motivational spiritual appreciation
When practiced to its fullest, mindful eating turns a simple meal into a spiritual experience, giving us a deep appreciation of all that went into the meal's creation as well a deep understanding of the relationship between the food on our table, our own health, and our planet's health. Nhat Hanh
motivational thinking phones
In all the practice centers in the tradition of Plum Village whenever the phone rings or the clock chimes in the dining hall, people stop everything they are doing and breathe consciously, releasing all thinking and any tension. Nhat Hanh
motivational running yoga
When we smile, the muscles around our mouth are stretched and relaxed, just like doing yoga. Smiling is mouth yoga. We release the tension from our face as we smile. Others who run into us notice it, even strangers, and are likely to smile back. It is a wonderful chain reaction that we can initiate, touching the joy in anyone we encounter. Smiling is an ambassador of goodwill. Nhat Hanh
motivational
Happiness reveals itself when we are at peace with ourselves. Nhat Hanh
motivational writing blessing
When you suffer, you can look deeply at your situation and find the many blessings that are already surrounding you. It is wonderful to sit with a pen and paper and write down all the conditions for happiness that are already there, already available to you right in this moment. Nhat Hanh
motivational life-is present-life
When we are present, life is also present. Nhat Hanh
motivational thinking mind
Our mind is the foundation of all our actions, whether they are actions of body, speech, or mind, i.e., thinking. Whatever we think, say, or do arises from our mind. What our consciousness consumes becomes the substance of our life, so we have to be very careful which nutriments we ingest. Nhat Hanh
motivational running helping-others
Recognize that it is not really possible to steadily help others when we ourselves are not in good physical, mental, or emotional state. We may be able to carry on for a while, but sooner or later we end up feeling depleted, discouraged, or weak. We cannot keep on giving when we are running on an empty tank. We need to be solid. Nhat Hanh
motivational giving-up journey
Your journey to a healthier weight is not a journey that you start and then give up. It is a journey that you are living every day for the rest of your life. Nhat Hanh
motivational spring water
Enlightenment, peace, and joy will not be granted by someone else. The well is within us, And if we dig deeply in the present moment, The water will spring forth. Nhat Hanh
motivational hate simple
The Buddha said, 'Nothing can survive without food.' This is a very simple and very deep truth. Love and hate are both living phenomena. If we do not nourish our love, it will die and may turn into hate. If we want love to last, we have to nurture it and give it food every day. Hate is the same; if we don't feed it, it cannot survive. Nhat Hanh
motivational love-you believe
Believe in yourself.reach down inside.the love you found will set you free.Believe in youself.You would come alive.Have faith in what you do.You'll make it through Joey McIntyre
motivational football winning
I've got news for you. We're gonna win the game. I guarantee it. Joe Namath
motivation believe two
Two big punchers, you've got to keep your chin down, keep your defense up, don't be careless or open, box sensibly, control the centre of the ring and when he lets his punches go, believe me he's gonna know all about it. Joe Calzaghe
motivation judging looks
Judging by your performance at the Olympics, it don't look too bright for your future does it! Joe Calzaghe
motivation fighting trying
He's gonna try and stand back, mess me about a bit, be cagey and hold on the inside and make it one of them fights that are boring. I don't wanna make a boring fight. I don't like to be involved in boring fights! Joe Calzaghe
motivation punching doe
I know Haye's a good fighter as well and he beat Mormeck but Mormeck is not Enzo Maccarinelli and does not have the speed, stamina or punching power. Joe Calzaghe
motivation spoons fighter
There's no silver spoon treatment in this place. Joe Calzaghe
motivation mouths toys
Alright, he's chucking his toys out the basket and Gary Shaw has a big mouth and shouts a lot. Joe Calzaghe
motivation men secret
No secret man. Just starvation, hunger and diet. Joe Calzaghe
motivation fighting thinking
I honestly think that a Pavlik fight would be easier than Jones because styles make fights. He's one dimensional, comes in straight lines, I love that. Joe Calzaghe