Motivation
HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE AND GET THINGS DONE
Success comes easily to the person who gets things done. To the successful, execution is everything. Executions is what leads to success. It doesn’t really matter if you are parent, a school teacher, a middle manager or a household manager. There is always room for more success. And if you aspire to become effective at the art of execution, more success can and will come your way.
You are an executive, whether you know it or not. If you have the power to make a decision, and the capacity to execute on that decision, you are an executive. The real question is, are you an effective one?
So, to help you become an effective executive, and as a result, a more successful person in general, we are publishing some simple practices that anyone can begin implementing today.
So, if you’re ready to learn how to be an effective executive, and master the art of getting things done, let’s get to it:
HOW TO BE AN EFFECTIVE EXECUTIVE
According to Peter Drucker, who is known to many as the father of modern management, there are 8 key practices that successful executives almost always partake in. Drucker observed that effective executives typically displayed a pattern of asking specific questions with regard to getting things done. And these questions and practices were the following:
1. Effective Executives Always Ask, “What Needs To Be Done?”
Effective executives routinely ask “what needs to be done?” This is a critical question to ask, because it helps us pinpoint the what is needed, and what we can do about it.
This question removes fluff form whatever scenario you may be facing, and helps us get to a clearer understanding of the actions we must immediately take.
2. Effective Executives Always Ask, “What Is Right For The Enterprise?”
By asking “What is right for the enterprise?”, you’ll be ensuring that you are being thoughtful in your decision making.
This is important, because if we choose to take action on something that is not right for all the people who will be impacted by our decision, we can accidently create more work for ourselves down the road.
As such, you should always consider what is right for the group, family, organization, or enterprise before taking action.
3. Effective Executives Always Develop Action Plans.
An effective executive creates a plan of action, and then sticks to that plan of action. By having a plan of action, you’ll be much more likely to get started, and you’ll ensure you are taking steps in their proper order.
By not having an action plan, you increase your chances of doing things that are not important to your main goals, or right for everyone who is involved. So, create an action plan and ensure your actions are thoughtful and your efforts are efficent.
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4. Effective Executives Always Take Responsibility For Decisions.
Things don’t go as planned, it is a part of life. And when things go wrong, an effective executive always takes responsibility for the decisions made that lead to the outcome.
Similarly, when things go right, the effective executive should also take responsibility. Of course, it is most critical to take ownership however, when things don’t go as planned. By taking ownership, the effective executive streamlines course corrections, and facilitates getting back into action.
5. Effective Executives Always Take Responsibility For Communicating.
Communication is important to just about every activity in any organization, team, or marriage. And troubles typically arise when communication fails.
But, when ownership is taken as to why communications have failed, the issues that cause breakdowns are more readily addressed. And so long as issues are being addressed, issues can be resolved, and progress can be made.
So, if you consider yourself an effective executive, be sure you always take responsibility for communication.
6. Effective Executives Always Focus On Opportunities Rather Than Problems.
Leaders know that you get what you focus on. And that if you spend most of your time pointing out all of the problems your team, group, or enterprises has, you can miss out on opportunities that are easier to identify by those focused on opportunities.
For example, if you are always focused on how an team member, is doing something wrong, you’ll never see what they are doing right. In addition to that, you’ll never even think to find ways to leverage their strengths to your benefit, if all you focus on is their limitations.
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7. Effective Executives Always Run Productive Meetings.
Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple once stated that “The longer the meeting, the less is accomplished.” Without a doubt, there is much truth to this. Which is why an effective executive doesn’t just hold a meeting to hold a meeting.
Effective executives hold meetings when there is truly a need for them. On top of this, they ensure that no time is wasted on things outside the scope of the meeting. Value is the focal point of the effective executive’s meetings, and unproductive meetings create little value.
As such, only hold meetings if they serve a purpose, are highly productive, and add value to the organization as a whole.
8. Effective Executives Think And Speak In “We” Rather Than “I”.
If you really want to know how to be an effective executive, you have to learn to begin thinking in “We” versus “I”. If you only focus on yourself, you’ll limit your impact.
But, when you think “We” and speak “We”, all your actions will be directed at moving the needle forward as a group and as a team. This is important, because all great things in business are rarely if ever done by just one person.
No they are not. But, they are almost always done by a team of people.
Final Thoughts
Alright, you now have the nuts and bolts for becoming a highly effective executive. By leveraging these practices you will begin to get more things done. Your ability to execute will increase.
Here’s one last recap so you can tattoo these practices into your mind. Remember, effective executives always:
- Ask “What needs to be done?”
- Ask, “What is right for the enterprise?”
- Develop action plans.
- Take responsibility for decisions.
- Take responsibility for communicating.
- Focus on opportunities rather than problems.
- Run productive meetings.
- Think and say “we” rather than “I”.
With that being said, we hope you’ll leverage these tips and start executing like a Rockstar CEO. But more importantly, we hope you use them to get the right things done and find more success as you do.
Till you reach your aims,
STRIVE
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50 BEST QUOTES TO HELP YOU OVERCOME THE FEAR OF FAILURE
Most people don’t know this, but one of the greatest obstacles to finding more success, more money, and more happiness in life is related to a fear of failure. In fact, most people actually attribute a lack of success or not getting what they want in life due to a lack of talent, or being born in the wrong place, wrong time, to the wrong family, etc.
Put bluntly, it is our fear of an imagined outcome that keeps most of us stuck. Our fear of this potentially unpleasant outcome paralyzes us. It keeps us from taking action. It keeps us holed up in our comfort zones, pinned down to our existing conditions. But, if you can overcome your fear of failure and begin taking action, everything can change for you.
With that being said, if you’ve been letting your fear of failure get the best of you lately, then you’ll love these handful of fear of failure quotes we’ve rounded up for you. Our hope is that they will lift you up and galvanize you to take on that goal or dream you’ve been brushing aside for fear of failing at it. So, if you’re ready for some inspiring quotes to help you overcome the fear of failure, let’s dive in:
BEST FEAR OF FAILURE QUOTES
1. “It is not failure itself that holds you back; it is fear of failure that paralyzes you.” – Brian Tracy
2. “Do not fear failure, fear the absence of progress.” – Anonymous
3. “The easiest way to deal with the fear of failure is to be more fearful of not taking action, to be more fearful of settling for a life that is far below then what you deserve and what you desire.” – Tony Robbins
4. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
5. “If something is important enough, you should try even if the probable outcome is failure.” – Elon Musk
6. “Fear kills more dreams than failure ever will.” – Suzy Kassem
7. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” – Paulo Coelho
8. “When the fear of failure cripples you to the point where you don’t make the call, you’ll eventually get to the day where you see you haven’t lived at all.” – Ms. Moem
9. “It’s hard to fail but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” – Theodore Roosevelt
10. “Everything you want is on the other side of fear.” – Jack Canfield
11. “Failure is a detour, not a dead-end street.” – Zig Ziglar
12. “Don’t fear failure. Not failure, but low aim is the crime. In great attempts it is glorious even to fail.” – Bruce Lee
13. “Those who are willing to fail win. Don’t fear failure, embrace it.” – John Morgan
14. “Fear stops a lot of people. Fear of failure, of the unknown, of risk. And it masks itself as procrastination.” – Lisa Anderson
15. “90% of all those who fail are not actually defeated. They simply quit.” – John Maxwell
16. “Most great people have attained their greatest success just one step beyond their greatest failure.” – Napoleon Hill
17. “Failure doesn’t mean you are a failure. It just means you haven’t succeeded yet.” – Robert H. Schuller
18. “Fear of failure leads to failure.” – Paulo Coelho
19. “Don’t let your fear of failure stop you from realizing your dreams.” – Catherine Pulsifer
20. “Successful people don’t fear failure, but understand that it’s necessary to learn and grow from.” – Robert Kiyosaki
21. “The key to success is failure.” – Michael Jordan
22. “Success is usually the culmination of controlling failures.” – Sylvester Stallone
23. “There are no secrets to success. It is the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.” – Colin Powell
24. “Regret is the heritage of people who choose to live a fear-driven life.” – Taneka Rubin
25. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison
26. “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino
27. “Great achievers are driven, not so much by the pursuit of success but by the fear of failure.” – Larry Ellison
28. “Many times, the thought of fear itself is greater than what it is we fear.” – Idowu Koyenikan
29. “Don’t think about the possibilities of failing. Never forget to think about the possibilities of flying.” – Debasish Mridha
30. “Don’t let the fear of failure stop you; the world needs your greatness.” – Emmanuel Apetsi
31. “If you’re trying and failing, you’re still getting one step closer to success than if you’re doing nothing. You don’t fail; you only learn what works and what does not. Failure is not an option only learning and getting better.” – Jeanette Coron
32. “You can’t be paralyzed by fear of failure or you will never push yourself. You keep pushing because you believe in yourself and in your vision. And you know that it is the right thing to do and success will come.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
33. “People get envious of others and fear failure because they define the “game” in the same way the world tells them to define the game.” – Gary Vaynerchuk
34. “The greatest fear we face is ourselves.” – Kobe Bryant
35. “Fear regret more than failure.” – Taryn Rose
36. “I honestly think it is better to be a failure at something you love than to be a success at something you hate.” – George Burns
37. “You’ll always miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
38. “The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make one.” – Elbert Hubbard
39. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie
40. “Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius
41. “Take risks: if you win, you will be happy; if you lose, you will be wise.” – Anonymous
42. “Failure is success if we learn from it.” – Malcolm Forbes
43. “For every failure, there’s an alternative course of action. You just have to find it. When you come to a roadblock, take a detour.” – Mary Kay Ash
44. “Fear of failure must never be a reason not to try something.” – Frederick Smith
45. “One who fears failure limits his activities. Failure is only the opportunity to more intelligently begin again.” – Henry Ford
46. “Don’t fear failure — embrace it! The most successful people in the world failed the most.” – Les Brown
47. “I’ve come to believe that all my past failure and frustration were actually laying the foundation for the understandings that have created the new level of living I now enjoy.” – Tony Robbins
48. “People who avoid failure also avoid success.” – Robert T. Kiyosaki
49. “It is foolish to fear what you cannot avoid.” – Publius Syrus
50. “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I built my life.” – J.K. Rowling
Bonus Quote Fear of Failure Quote
Bonus: Alright, here’s one last bonus quotes to help you overcome the fear of failure. We feel that it you follow through on this quote, it will help you overcome fear of failing for good.
Final Thoughts
Atchyiphobia is a health condition that leads to an extreme fear of failure. If you have not been diagnosed with this malady, then you can, without a doubt overcome your fear of failure.
With that being said, we hope these fear of failure quotes have encouraged you to lean into that which scares you the most. Why? Because that’s where your biggest opportunities await.
Till next time,
STRIVE
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TOP 30 GO THE EXTRA MILE QUOTES FOR SUCCESS
Going the extra mile is one of the easiest ways to stand out and excel in just about any endeavor. It’s common knowledge, that doing so can and will help you in our life. Yet, so few people do it. So, to help serve as reminder, and motivate more people to go above and beyond in all areas of their life, we’ve pulled together these highly motivating Go The Extra Mile quotes.
We hope this collection of quotes reinvigorates your desire to win, to do what is necessary to stand out from the crowd, and pull away from your competition. So, if you’re ready to get fired up, let’s dive into these quotes about going the extra mile.
BEST QUOTES ABOUT GOING THE EXTRA MILE
1. “Go the extra mile it’s never crowded.” – Dr. Wayne Dyer
2. “Those who are willing to go the extra mile are the ones who exhibit a spirit of excellence, which leads to success in all aspects of business and life.” – David Meltzer
3. “What is the distance between someone who achieves their goals consistently and those who spend their lives merely following? The extra mile.” – Gary Ryan Blair
4. “People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right.” – Joel Olsteen
5. “Start going the extra mile and opportunity will follow you.” – Napoleon Hill
6. “Everybody is standing, but you must stand out. Everybody is breaking grounds; but you must breakthrough! Everybody scratching it; but you must scratch it hard! Everybody is going, but you must keep going extra miles! Dare to be exceptionally excellent and why not?” – Israelmore Ayivor
7. “If there is one overwhelming reason to go the extra mile, it is to make sure that you feel better about yourself.” – Mark McCormack
8. “Put going the extra mile to work as part of one’s daily habit.” – Bruce Lee
9. “One of the most important principles of success is developing the habit of going the extra mile.” – Napoleon Hill
10. “There are no traffic jams on the extra mile.” – Zig Ziglar
11. “I write about nerds who go the extra mile and become rock stars.” – Ben Mezrich
12. “Four short words sum up what has lifted most successful individuals above the crowd: a little bit more. They did all that was expected of them and a little bit more.” – Lou Vickery
13. “That “do it now” attitude exemplifies the extra mile.” – David Meltzer
14. “Success is almost totally dependent upon drive and persistence. The extra energy required to make another effort or try another approach is the secret of winning.” – Denis Waitley
15. “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.” – Les Brown
16. “Average brands deliver exactly what is asked of them. Exceptional brands deliver more. Finding novel and surprising ways to go the extra mile turns sceptics into fanatics and passive bystanders into loyal customers who tell their friends.” – Jodie Cook
17. “Constantly think about how you could be doing things better and questioning yourself.” – Elon Musk
18. “It’s so easy to be great nowadays my friend because most people are weak, most people don’t want to go that extra mile.” – David Goggins
19. “There’s very few people who go the extra mile — so go the extra mile and give it all you’ve got.” – Jim Leishman
20. “Always deliver more than expected.” – Larry Page
21. “Love is about going the extra mile even if it hurts.” – Jennifer Flackett
22. “Doing your best in this moment, puts you in the best place for the next moment.” – Oprah Winfrey
23. “Today, do just a little bit more. Turn going the extra mile into a habit – it is what lifts most successful people above the crowd.” – Bob Proctor
24. “Excellence is going the extra mile.” – Joyce Meyer
25. “Go the extra mile, there’s no one on it.” – Grant Cardone
26. “Going far beyond that call of duty, doing more than others expect, is what excellence is all about! And it comes from striving, maintaining the highest standards, looking after the smallest detail, and going the extra mile. Excellence means doing your very best. In everything! In every way.” – Jack Johnson
27. “If I could shout only one message to the whole world regarding life’s secrets, it would be this: That you cannot get something for nothing, but that you can have the best of everything when you give full measure for the good you wish to receive.” – Catherine Ponder
28. “Always be willing to go the extra mile, to do more than is expected of you. There are never any traffic jams on the extra mile.” – Brian Tracy
29. “A great life is the biproduct of going the extra mile to create great moments, great days, great months, and lastly, great years.” – The STRIVE
30. “Never settle for ‘just getting the job done. Excel!” – Tom Hopkins
Bonus Going The Extra Mile Quote
Bonus: Alright, here is one of our favorite quotes about going the extra mile. We added it as bonus, because we stand behind it, and believe it to be 100% true.
Final Thoughts
There you have it, some of the best Go The Extra Mile quotes ever uttered. We hope they rekindle that inner fire that’ll help you push yourself to do more than what’s expected of you. In short, we hope they motivate you to go the extra mile!
That said, please share this page if you enjoyed it. And come back again when you’re in need of the best motivational quotes for succeeding in life.
Till you reach your aims,
STRIVE
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75+ BEST DETERMINATION QUOTES TO INSPIRE SUCCESS AND ACHIEVEMENT
Determination is a prerequisite of success. In a world full of distractions, doubters, and ceaseless obstacles, it is those who have a resolute and determined purpose, that find a way to achieve their aims.
It doesn’t matter if you’re aiming to lose weight, land that dream job, find true love, or build a fortune, determination will be needed. So, to help inspire the successful attainment of your big goals and inspiring dreams, we’re publishing this collection of inspirational determination quotes.
Our hope is they’ll inspire you to keep pushing forward when times get tough (as they eventually will) and find the determination you’ll need to stay the course till you arrive at your destination. So, if you’re ready for the best determination quotes to inspire you to success, let’s dive in:
DETERMINATION QUOTES FOR SUCCESS
1. “Victory is always possible for the person who refuses to stop fighting.” – Napoleon Hill
2. “A difficult time can be more readily endured if we retain the conviction that our existence holds a purpose – a cause to pursue, a person to love, a goal to achieve.” – John Maxwell
3. “If we attack our problems with determination we shall succeed.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt
4. “Faith will get you to a point. Luck will get you to a point. But to achieve the kind of success you dream about, you need to work. There are no shortcuts, you can’t cheat life, just get to work and don’t stop until you reach your highest potential.” – Denzel Washington
5. “Be like a postage stamp. Stick to it until you get there.” – Bob Proctor
6. “Winners are ordinary people with an extraordinary determination.” – Anonymous
7. “A failure establishes only this, that our determination to succeed was not strong enough.” – John C. Bovee
8. “I determined never to stop until I had come to the end and achieved my purpose.” – David Livingstone
9. “Nothing can withstand the power of the human will if it is willing to stake its very existence to the extent of its purpose.” – Benjamin Disraeli
10. “Never consider the the possibility of failure; as long as you persist, you will be successful.” – Brian Tracy
11. “Drive, determination, passion, and hard work are all free and are more valuable than a pot of cash.” – Richard Branson
12. “Failure will never overtake me if my determination to succeed is strong enough.” – Og Mandino
13. “The most essential factor is persistence — the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come.” – James Whitcomb Riley
14. “Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent.” – Calvin Coolidge
15. “No matter what’s happening right now, it’s setting you up for next level growth. Keep breathing. Keep going.” – Marie Forleo
16. “Luck is when determination meets opportunity.” – Richard Branson
17. “With strength and determination you can do anything you want in life, as long as you believe in yourself, because if you don’t, no one else will.” – Arnold Schwarzenegger
18. “It’s the size of one’s will that determines success.” – Anonymous
19. “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.” – Tommy Lasorda
20. “I believe success is achieved by ordinary people with extraordinary determination.” – Zig Ziglar
21. “We must remember that one determined person can make a significant difference, and that a small group of determined people can change the course of history.” – Sonia Johnson
22. “A dream doesn’t become a reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.” – Colin Powell
23. “It pays to be smart, but it pays more to be determined, disciplined, dependable, and driven.” – Adam Grant
24. “Do not underestimate the determination of a quiet man.” – Ian Duncan Smith
25. “You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.” – George Lorimer
26. “It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
27. “If you have discipline, drive, and determination… nothing is impossible.” – Dana Linn Bailey
28. “Determination, with an optimistic attitude is the key to success.” – Dalai Lama
29. “The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
30. “The determination to win is the better part of winning.” – Daisaku Ikeda
31. “The most essential factor is persistence — the determination never to allow your energy or enthusiasm to be dampened by the discouragement that must inevitably come.” – James Whitcomb Riley
32. “Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” – Mario Andretti
33. “An invincible determination can accomplish almost anything and in this lies the great distinction between great men and little men.” – Thomas Fuller
34. “Victory is the child of preparation and determination.” – Sean Hampton
35. “Every champion was once a contender who refused to give up.” – Rocky Balboa
36. “Determination is the wake-up call to the human will.” – Tony Robbins
37. “All depends on how determined we are to be successful.” – Robert Kiyosaki
38. “Nothing great will ever be achieved without great mean, and men are great only if they are determined to be so.” – Charles De Gaulle
39. “Life is not only merriment, it is desire and determination.” – Kahlil Gibran
40. “Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.” – Abraham Lincoln
41. “The man who can drive himself further once the effort gets painful is the man who will win.” – Roger Bannister
42. “Some succeed because they are destined to, but most succeed because they are determined to.” – Henry Van Dyke
43. “The difference between men is in energy, in the strong will, in the settled purpose and in the invincible determination.” – Vince Lombardi
44. “We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” – Jesse Owens
45. “Construct your determination with Sustained Effort, Controlled Attention, and Concentrated Energy. Opportunities never come to those who wait… they are captured by those who dare to attack.” – Paul J. Meyer
46. “Working hard, being patient and being full of determination is perhaps the most fulfilling way of becoming rich.” – Robert Gardner
47. “Let us not be content to wait and see what will happen, but give us the determination to make the right things happen.” – Horace Mann
48. “Most people fail because they do not have determination and perseverance. Extraordinary people are determined and persevere, that is what makes them extraordinary.” – Catherine Pulsifer
49. “Once you make a decision, the universe conspires to make it happen.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
50. “The power of determination will make you unstoppable.” – Jean Charest
51. “If you can’t fly then run. If you can’t run then walk. If you can’t walk then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
52. “If you think you can, you can. If you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford
53. “It is your determination and persistence that will make you a successful person.” – Kenneth J. Hutchins
54. “Never go backward. Attempt, and do it with all your might. Determination is power.” – Charles Simmons
55. “One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat.” – Napoleon Hill
56. “We will find a way or make one.” – Hannibal
57. “There’s only one way to succeed in anything, and that’s to give it everything.” – Vince Lombardi
58. “Take passion and determination anywhere you go and we promise you, you’ll go far.” – Dorothea Jackson
59. “What does it take to be a champion? Desire, dedication, determination, concentration, and the will to win.” – Patty Berg
60. “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” – Abraham Lincoln
61. “Everything is going to be fine in the end. If it’s not fine, it’s not the end.” – Oscar Wilde
62. “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.” – Zig Ziglar
63. “It had long since come to my attention that people of accomplishment rarely sat back and let things happen to them. They went out and happened to things.” – Leonardo da Vinci
64. “Faith can move mountains but determination can help you build new ones.” – Nikita Dudani
65. “Motivation can be found in many different ways, if you can focus on your determination to overcome the odds, rather than how easy it is to quit.” – Dr. Phillip Terrance
66. “Determination is our light against the darkness of temporary setbacks, allowing us to push for victory no matter the obstacles.” – Dr. Moses Simuyemba
67. “If you are going through hell, keep going.” – Winston Churchill
68. “I have discovered in life that there are ways of getting almost anywhere you want to go, if you really want to go.” – Langston Hughes
69. “You may be the only person left who believes in you, but it’s enough. It takes just one star to pierce a universe of darkness. Never give up.” – Richelle E. Goodrich
70. “A resolute determination is the truest wisdom.” – Napoleon Bonaparte
71. “In case of doubt, push on just a little further and then keep on pushing.” – General George S Patton, Jr.
72. “If your determination is fixed, I do not counsel you to despair. Few things are impossible to diligence and skill. Great works are performed not by strength, but perseverance.” – Samuel Johnson
73. “The only good luck many great men ever had was being born with the ability and determination to overcome bad luck.” – Channing Pollock
74. “What really distinguishes this generation in all countries from earlier generations … is its determination to act, its joy in action, the assurance of being able to change things by one’s own efforts.” – Hannah Arendt
75. “It doesn’t matter how many times you fail. You only have to be right once and then everyone can tell you that you are an overnight success.” – Mark Cuban
76. “The determined have the ability to keep going and not give up… even when facing obstacles.” – The STRIVE
77. “The path to success, is to take massive determined action.” – Tony Robbins
Bonus Quote on Determination
Bonus: Here’s one last quote about determination that we’ve decided to list as our bonus. It’s sums up best the essence of determination. Enjoy.
Final Thoughts
There you have it, the best of the best determination quotes for success. We hope you enjoyed the collection and found inspiration and encouragement in each quote.
And if liked them, then you’ll also enjoy these determination related quotes as well:
Grit Quotes | Perseverance Quotes | Persistence Quotes
With that said, please share the page, or any of one of these determination quotes with someone who needs a little push to keep moving forward on their dreams, or anyone whom might appreciate a bit of motivation.
Keep reaching for the stars….
Till you reach them,
STRIVE
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AMERICAN DREAM QUOTES
The American Dream is the national ethos of the United States. It’s the idea, that every person has the freedom and opportunity to succeed and attain a better life for themselves and their families. The American Dream is not something that can just be handed out, because it’s a not a guarantee, it’s only a promise. The American Dream is a promise that you’ll have the opportunity to create a better and more prosperous life for yourself, and if you seize that opportunity, with grit, high effort, and focused determination, you can achieve the dream.
So, to help safe guard that idea and ethos that has fueled economic engine of the U.S.A since 1931, we’re publishing this handful of American Dream quotes. Our hope, is that they continue to give hope and inspiration to the millions of Americans who still value and cherish the idea that we all have an inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.
TOP 25 AMERICAN DREAM QUOTES
1. “The American Dream reminds us that every man is heir to the legacy of worthiness.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
2. “The American Dream of rags to riches is a dream for a reason – it is hard to achieve; were everyone to do it, it wouldn’t be a dream but would rather be a reality.” – Robert Fulton
3. “The American Dream is about freedom.” – Rick Mears
4. “The American Dream is not that every man must be level with every other man. The American dream is that every man must be free to become whatever God intends he should become.” – Ronald Reagan
5. “The American Dream is the largely unacknowledged screen in front of which all American writing plays out.” – Arthur Miller
6. “The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American dream.” – Tommy Hilfiger
7. “Beware of the trap of instant gratification. Nothing that’s truly worthwhile can be had “now”. The “The American Dream” is not given, its EARNED.” – Andy Frisella
8. “Anything that comes along that can inhibit your freedom, is by definition, anti-American.” – Joe Rogan
9. “If you work hard enough and assert yourself, and use your mind and imagination, you can shape the world to your desires.” – Malcolm Gladwell
10. “There’s a lot of blood, sweat, and guts between dreams and success.” – Paul ‘Bear’ Bryant
11. “The American dream does not come to those who fall asleep.” – Gerald R. Ford
12. “Cherish your visions; cherish your ideals; cherish the music that stirs in your heart.” – James Allen
13. “It was desire that brought progress to the world.” – Claude M. Bristol
14. “That some achieve great success is proof to all the others can achieve it as well.” – Abraham Lincoln
15. “Cherish your visions and your dreams as they are the children of your soul, the blueprints of your ultimate achievements.” – Napoleon Hill
16. “If you can walk, talk, hear or see, you have everything it takes to do something big with your life.” – Patrick Bet-David
17. “Empty pockets never held anyone back. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that.” – Norman Vincent Peale
18. “Dreams don’t work unless you do.” – John C. Maxwell
19. “What you believe you can achieve.” – Mary Kay Ash
20. “One has to remember that every failure can be a stepping stone to something better.” – Colonel Sanders
21. “I have spent my life judging the distance between American reality and the American Dream.” – Bruce Springsteen
22. “Failure is not the outcome. Failure is not trying.” – Sarah Blakely
23. “You will do more good for the rest of the human race enthusiastically going full bore after the things you want, than in any other way, because the only way you can get the things you want is by providing service to others — and the more intense and enthusiastic you are about it, the better will be your service. It’s the way the free-market private enterprise American system works.” – Earl Nightingale
24. “America is unique because it offers you an economic ladder to climb. And here’s what’s exciting: it’s the bottom of the ladder that’s crowded, not the top.” – Jim Rohn
25. “I stayed true to my dreams, and eventually they cam true.” – Kevin Hart
Bonus American Dream Quote
Bonus: Alright, here is one of our favorite quotes about what it takes to achieve the American Dream. We added it as bonus, because we stand behind it, and believe it to be 100% true.
Final Thoughts
Great job making it to the end of these American Dream quotes! Feel free to check our other inspiring quotes and resources to inspire you to keep pursuing you dreams.
Till you reach your dream,
STRIVE
Motivation
100+ MOTIVATIONAL COMEBACK QUOTES TO HELP YOU COME BACK STRONGER
Everyone appreciates a great comeback story. It doesn’t matter if its about a person who after hitting rock-bottom turns their whole life around, or someone who against all odds achieves their dreams. Rooting for the underdog is baked into our DNA.
With that said, we understand that if you’re reading this page right now, there’s a good chance that you may be experiencing your own challenges right now. You may feel like you’re up against the ropes, or like you can’t turn things around in your life. If that is you, just remember, it isn’t over till it’s over… and you can mount a comeback.
We’ve got your back, and we are rooting for you. Which is why we’ve pulled together some of the most powerful and motivating comeback quotes. Our hope is that these quotes remind you to keep fighting, to stay hopeful, and if you’ve fallen, to get back up. May these quotes inspire you to make your comeback.
BEST COMEBACK QUOTES TO OVERCOME SETBACKS
1. “The real glory is being knocked to your knees and then coming back. That’s real glory. That’s the essence of it.” – Vince Lombardi
2. “The moment you give up is the moment you let someone else win.” – Kobe Bryant
3. “If I can comeback from where I come from, then you can do it too.” – Tyson Fury
4. “Nothing is cooler and more attractive than a big comeback, and that’ll be me.” – Steven Adler
5. “The comeback is always stronger than the setback.” – Anonymous
6. “What defines us is how well we rise after falling.” – Lionel Block
7. “Celebrate small victories. Although they may not yet count as your big comeback, these will help re-establish your self-esteem and empower you to take on the challenges that lie ahead.” – Salma El-Shurafa
8. “Great people make failure the cornerstone of their success.” – Anonymous
9. “You don’t lose if you get knocked down; you lose if you stay down.” – Muhammad Ali
10. “A setback is a setup for a comeback.” – Les Brown
11. “Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.” – J.K. Rowling
12. “Anytime you suffer a setback or disappointment, put your head down and plow ahead.” – Les Brown
13. “It’s not over till you WIN!” – Les Brown
14. “I am making the comeback of the century.” – Bob Backlund
15. “A setback only paves the way for a comeback.” – Evander Holyfield
16. “I wanted to show the world that it can be done. Anything is possible with the right mindset. If you believe in yourself and you sacrifice and dedicate, with the right help you can come back.” – Tyson Fury
17. “Failure is not the end. Failure is the the start of your comeback story.” – Anonymous
18. “I’m always making a comeback but nobody ever tells me where I’ve been.” – Billie Holiday
19. “When life knocks you down, get back up, and whatever you do, don’t stop swinging!” – The STRIVE
20. “It’s hard to beat a person who never gives up.” – Babe Ruth
21. “I just showed the world tonight, everyone suffering from mental health. You can comeback, it can be done.” – Tyson Fury
22. “To anyone who is struggling early in the morning or late at night in pursuit of your dream, struggles that many will never see, and to any leaders out there, who believe in someone who does not yet believe in themselves, keep going. Keep going, because WILL always finds a WAY.” – Tom Brady
23. “A great champion deals with setback with a comeback.” – Donna de Varona
24. “Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” – Og Mandino
25. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill
26. “Success is how high you bounce after you hit bottom.” – General George Patton
27. “Failure is often a prerequisite for your success; not a life sentence.” – Anonymous
28. “Setbacks are part and parcel of life. But, if you can see each set back as but another opportunity to spring you further ahead of where you were before your set back, you’ll become unstoppable.” – The STRIVE
29. “Today’s struggle is tomorrow’s strength, and today’s failure is tomorrow’s reward.” – Comeback Quote
30. “The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It is a very mean and nasty place and it will beat you to your knees and keep you there permanently if you let it. You, me, or nobody is going to hit as hard as life. But it ain’t about how hard you hit; it’s about how hard you can get hit, and keep moving forward. How much you can take, and keep moving forward. That’s how winning is done.” – Rocky
31. “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over again in my life.” And that is why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan
32. “The true measure of success is how many times you can bounce back from failure.” – Stephen Richards
33. “The secret to mounting a successful comeback is to never stop believing.” – Nathan Lee Morales
34. “Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But soon or late the one who wins, Is the one who thinks he can!” – Walter D. Wintle
35. “A champion is defined by the adversity he overcomes.” – Anderson Silva
36. “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou
37. “Champions keep playing until they get it right.” – Billie Jean King
Halfway There
You’re more than halfway done, great job! With that said, we hope these comeback quotes are reigniting the fighting spirit within, so you can overcome whatever challenges you may be facing in life.
If you’re not feeling fired up to make your comeback yet, well then, by all means, please keep hammering away at these comeback quotes. The best is yet to come!
38. “The human spirit is never finished when it is defeated…it is finished when it surrenders.” – Ben Stein
39. “All good ideas start out as bad ideas, that’s why it takes so long.” – Steven Spielberg
40. “Sometimes it takes a thousand tries to win.” – Rihanna
41. “There’s nothing as exciting as a comeback – seeing someone with dreams, watching them fail, and then getting a second chance.” – Rachel Griffiths
42. “It’s never too late to make a comeback.” – Christina Katz
43. “You can’t master your future if you’re still a slave to your past.” – Rihanna
44. “It’s never too late to be what you might have been.” – George Eliot
45. “My comeback was not about winning or losing; it was about the feeling of being able to compete at top level again.” – Thomas Muster
46. “The biggest comeback is making yourself happy again.” – Anonymous
47. “I don’t know if God is a sports fan or not, but I do know this: He loves a good comeback.” – Lane Kiffin
48. “I just think, as a people in general, we should always look at ourselves as the underdog, so we should always go harder than the next person.” – Shaggy
49. “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” – Benjamin Franklin “
50. “Sometimes, a winner is a dreamer who just won’t quit.” – Rudy
51. “But ultimately what matters most is resilience–the ability to quickly rebound from failures, indeed to see failure as a stepping stone to success.” – Arianna Huffington
52. “A comeback is a setback that did its homework, learned the lesson, and then moved forward.” – Eleanor Brownn
53. “When you’re crying, your tears may be watering the seeds of your come-back.” – Steve Maraboli
54. “Live the Life of Your Dreams. When you start living the life of your dreams, there will always be obstacles, doubters, mistakes and setbacks along the way. But with hard work, perseverance and self-belief there is no limit to what you can achieve.” – Roy T. Bennett
55. “When we give ourselves permission to fail, we, at the same time, give ourselves permission to excel.” – Eloise Ristad
56. “Brick walls are not there to keep us out, they are there to show us how much we want something.” – Randy Pausch
57. “I was the undersized underdog who people never gave a chance. From that, the motivation to prove people wrong just grew and grew.” – Baker Mayfield
58. “We develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and obstacles.” – Stephen Covey
59. “It’s possible that you can bounce back from adversity and reinvent your life.” – Atlas Rowe
60. “You must fail a hundred times to succeed once.” – Sylvester Stallone
61. “Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison
62. “If you think you are beaten, you are. If you think you dare not, you don’t. If you like to win, but you think you can’t, It is almost certain you won’t.” – Walter D. Wintle
63. “The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Nelson Mandela
64. “Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” – Lou Holtz
65. “The belief that I could still do it, inspired me to work harder.” – Phil Mickelson
66. “I had to develop the mentality and stay positive about making my comeback.” – Alonzo Mourning
67. “So don’t give up, don’t look down, cause your time is gonna come around.” – Kevin Rudolpf
68. “Your “I CAN” is more important than your IQ.” – Robin Sharma
69. “You can make a comeback, but ONLY if believe you can.” – Nathan Lee Morales
70. “The secret to life is to fall seven times and to get up eight times.” – Paulo Coelho
71. “In business, setbacks are a part of the game. Whether it’s small losses (losing a deal to a competitor), or big ones (the inability to break even); failure is normal. But, so is dusting yourself off and bouncing back when those setbacks come your way. In fact, your success as an entrepreneur is directly related to how well you bounce back from failure.” – Emily Andrews
72. “It’s not whether you get knocked down, its whether you get back up.” – Vince Lombardi
73. “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie
74. “I think it’s more than whether or not you win or lose. It’s having that opportunity on that final round, final nine, to come down the stretch with a chance to win.” – Phil Mickelson
75. “You have to fight to reach your dream. You have to sacrifice a work hard for it.” – Lionel Messi
76. “Start today creating a vision for yourself, your life, and your career. Bounce back from adversity and create what you want, rebuild and rebrand.” – Germany Kent
77. “Yesterday I dared to struggle, today I dare to win.” – Bernadette Devlin
78. “Unlike an external enemy, the inner enemy cannot regroup and launch a comeback once it has been destroyed from within.” – Dalai Lama
79. “Remember that just because you hit bottom doesn’t mean you have to stay there.” – Robert Downey Jr.
80. “I stayed true to my dreams, and eventually they came true.” – Kevin Hart
81. “We can stay here and get the shit kicked out of us, or we can fight our way back into the light.” – Coach Tony D’Amato, Any Given Sunday
82. “Setbacks have an upside; they fuel new dreams.” – Dara Torres
83. “In every adversity lies the seed of an equal or greater opportunity.” – Napoleon Hill
84. “Every setback has a major comeback.” – Russell Wilson
85. “I’ve learned that something constructive comes from every defeat.” – Tom Landry
86. “Losers quit when they fail. Winners fail until they succeed.” – Robert Kiyosaki
87. “I’ve always made some legendary comebacks since 1998 when it first started. So that’s kind of just been my MO for my whole career.” – Serena Williams
88. “Everyone falls down. Getting back up is how you learn how to walk.” – Walt Disney
89. “I never view mistakes as failures. They are simply opportunities to find out what doesn’t work.” – Thomas Edison
90. “One has to remember that every failure can be a stepping stone to something better.” – Colonel Sanders
91. “If you can look up, then you can get up.” – Les Brown
92. “There are better starters than me but I’m a strong finisher.” – Usain Bolt
93. “It’s not how far you fall, but how high you bounce that counts.” – Zig Ziglar
94. “Those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly.” – John F. Kennedy
96. “The most successful people see adversity not as a stumbling block, but as a stepping stone to greatness.” – Shawn Anchor
96. “If I fail, I try again, and again, and again. If you fail, are you going to try again? The human spirit can handle much worse than we realize. It matters How you are going to finish.” – Nick Vujicic
97. “In the depth of Winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.” – Albert Camus
98. “In the middle of every difficulty lies opportunity.” – Albert Einstein
99. “Adversity cause some men to break; others to break records.”
100. “You can’t make a comeback if you don’t get back up.” – Atlas Rowe
101. “Falling down is part of life. Getting back up is living.” – Anonymous
102. “One’s best success comes after their greatest disappointments.” – Henry Ward Beecher
103. “From success, you learn absolutely nothing. From failure and setbacks, conclusions can be drawn. That goes for your private life as well as your career.” – Niki Lauda
104. “We all get distracted, the question is, would you bounce back or bounce backwards?” – Kendrick Lamar
105. “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” – C.S. Lewis
106. “The best story is a comeback story.” – Nathan Lee Morales
107. “It’s only after we’ve lost everything that we’re free to do anything.” – Chuck Palahniuk
108. “Nothing is cooler and more attractive than a big comeback, and that’ll be me.” – Steven Ader
109. “Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” – Henry Ford
110. “Once you’ve hit rock bottom the only way is up.” – Anonymous
111. “Quite or make a comeback. The choice is yours.” – Anonymous
112. “You can’t lose confidence in yourself, or you’ve lost already. When you get knocked down, you’ve got to keep getting back up.” – Tim Tebow
113. “It is in the valley of failure that we sow our seeds of success.” – James Altucher
114. “In show business, everyone loves a comeback story.” – Chris Connelly
115. “You’re gonna have to go through hell. Worse than any nightmare that you’ve ever dreamed. But in the end, you know you’ll be the one standing. You know what you’ve gotta go. Do it. Do it!” – Apollo Creed
Bonus Comeback Quote
Bonus: Out of all our comeback quotes this one is a bonus as it comes from someone who knows a thing or two about making a comeback. Once ridiculed by his class and his teacher after telling them about his dream to be on the Television someday, to then eventually having to live out of his car, homeless, for three whole years while he struggled to reach his dream, Steve Harvey knows what it means to make a comeback.
Final Thoughts
Alright, there you have it, the best of the best when it comes to comeback quotes. We hope you got what you came for… massive amounts of encouragement to help you keep your eye on the prize, a reminder to never surrender, and new inspiration to aid you in mounting your own personal comeback.
Your victory is just around the corner!
Till then,
STRIVE
PS – If you enjoyed these comeback quotes, then you may enjoy one of these extremely inspiring comeback stories:
Motivation
THURSDAY WORK MOTIVATION TO HELP YOU FINISH THE WEEK STRONG
Everyone knows Monday is one of the most challenging days of the week to get motivated. But Thursday’s can be just as menacing. Thursday’s are menacing because the motivation (or lack thereof) that we feel on this day can catch us off guard. If you woke up this morning and thought to yourself, “I can’t believe it’s not Friday yet?” or “Dang, it’s barely Thursday?”, then you’ve got a Thursday motivation problem.
The good news is, you’re not alone. Everyone experiences low motivation from time to time, especially on Thursdays. And the even better news is, we’ve pulled together a few quotes and handful of related resources to help you find some of that elusive Thursday work motivation.
With that said, if you’re looking for that second-wind that we could all use on Thursday to finish the week strong, let’s dive in:
Best Quotes for Thursday Work Motivation
1. “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” – Benjamin Franklin
2. “On Thursday, no matter how difficult and distracting life is, our job is to focus, to work through it, to keep our eyes and our efforts where they belong.” – Rick Pitino
3. “The best way out is always through.” – Robert Frost
4. “On this Thursday take nothing for granted. Look around and show gratitude for your work, your family, and your friends.” – Theodore W. Higginsworth
5. “Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work, one finishes nothing. The prize will not be sent to you. You have to win it.“ – Ralph Waldo Emerson
6. “Thursday is one day closer to my expectation that everything I have done through the week culminates in progress.” – Byron Pulsifer
7. “Everything is either an opportunity to learn and grow or an obstacle that keeps you stuck…you get to choose.” – Thursday Thoughts
8. “Don’t stay in bed unless you can make money in bed.” – George Burns
9. “If you keep doing what you been doing, you’ll keep getting, what you been getting.” – Steve Harvey
10. “Great things never come from comfort zones.” – Anonymous
11. “Your competition is hoping you’ll take it easy today, don’t.” – The Strive
12. “Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” – Babe Ruth
13. “Every job is a self-portrait of the person who does it. Autograph your work with excellence.” – Quote for Thursday
14. “Let this Thursday be filled with possibilities – be aware of the opportunities around you; don’t just go through the day, live the day with your eyes and your mind open.” – Anonymous
15. “Hard work doesn’t guarantee success, but improves its chances.” – B.J. Gupta
More Thursday Motivation For Work
You’re halfway through our Thursday work motivation resource. Great job! We sincerely hope these curated quotes are motivating you.
But don’t stop now, as there are still a handful of other resources that could help you find the energy to make this Thursday one to remember.
Related: Ways to Find Motivation For Work
16. “Happy Thursday! P.S. It’s almost Friday.” – Thursday Saying
17. “The only difference between a good day and a bad day is your attitude!” – Anonymous
18. “You can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum-wage work ethic.” – Stephen C. Hogan
19. “If you are working on something exciting that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” – Steve Jobs
25. “Action will destroy your procrastination.” – Og Mandino
21. “Never confuse a single defeat with a final defeat.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald
22. “Ambition is the path to success. Persistence is the vehicle you arrive in.” – Bill Bradley
23. “Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” – Robert Louis
24. “The harder you work for something, the greater you’ll feel when you achieve it.” – Anonymous
25. “Either you run the day, or the day runs you.” – Jim Rohn
26. “We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou
27. “Nothing screws up your Friday like realizing it’s only Thursday.” – Anonymous
28. “I see a light at the end of the tunnel… hopefully its not a freight train!” – Mariah Carey
29. “Start your Thursday with an attitude of optimism. It’s going to be a good day!” – Kate Summers
30. “Stay positive, work hard, make it happen.” – Thursday Quote
31. “Remember no matter how fast you run, you can’t be the winner if you don’t finish.” – Israelmore Ayivor
32. “The world is moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by the aggregate of tiny pushes of each honest worker.” – Helen Keller
33. “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is just that little extra.” – Jimmy Johnson
34. “Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.” – Teddy Roosevelt
35. “Never be satisfied with less than your very best effort. If you strive for the top and miss, you’ll still ‘beat the pack.” – Gerald R. Ford
36. “The best preparation for good work tomorrow is to do good work today.” – Elbert Hubbard
37. “I find that the harder I work, the more luck I seem to have.” – Thomas Jefferson
38. “You are what you do, not what you say you do.” – Carl Jung
39. “The extra energy required to make another effort… is the secret of winning.” – Denis Waitley
40. “Starting strong is good. Finishing strong is epic.” – Robin Sharma
Related: Workplace Motivation
Thursday Work Motivation Bonus
Bonus: Here’s a little motivational speech that will surely help you with finding some of that motivation to finish your Thursday strong. Here it is….
Just click on the image or watch it here.
Final Thoughts
There you have it, a handful of quotes to inspire you this Thursday, as well as access to a few additional resources for finding motivation for the end of your week. We hope you found at least a little bit of motivation so you can finish the week strong.
With that said, if you found value in this page, or if you see someone who is treating their Thursday like it was a Monday, please share this encouraging page with them. Because you just never never who needs a little Thursday motivation for work.
Till next time,
STRIVE
PS – If you enjoyed theseThursday motivational quotes for work, then you’ll definitely love these quotes to push you to work hard everyday of the week: Work Hard Quotes
Motivation
100+ DAVID GOGGINS QUOTES TO HELP YOU GET AND STAY INSPIRED
David Goggins is a retired Navy SEAL, Iraq War veteran, accomplished endurance athlete, and highly sought after public speaker. He’s authored the New York Times Best-selling book ‘You Can’t Hurt Me’, along with his new book, ‘Never Finished’, and has become an icon when it comes to the power of self-discipline, mental toughness, and hard work.
Having transformed himself from a depressed, overweight young man with no future into one of the toughest men alive — becoming the only person in history to complete elite training as a Navy SEAL, Army Ranger, and Air Force Tactical Air Controller, we feel it’s safe to say that Goggins knows a thing or two about self-motivation, determination, and rising up to accomplish the impossible. As such, we’re publishing some of the best David Goggins quotes to help you peer into a mind that knows how to easily overcome obstacles and defy the odds.
So, if you’re ready for a strong dose of motivation and tough love, let’s dive into these powerful David Goggins quotes:
BEST DAVID GOGGINS QUOTES FOR MOTIVATION
1. “Never let people who choose the path of least resistance steer you away from your chosen path of most resistance.” – David Goggins
2. “No one is going to come help you. No one’s coming to save you.” – David Goggins
3. “Life is one big tug of war between mediocrity and trying to find your best self.” – David Goggins
4. “The path to success will leave you callused, bruised, and very tired. It will also leave you empowered.” – David Goggins
5. “There is no better way to grow as a person than to do everyday something you hate.” – David Goggins
6. “Everybody comes to a point in their life when they want to quit. But it’s what you do at that moment that determines who you are.” – David Goggins
7. “I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m done.” – David Goggins
8. “You can tolerate doubt as a backseat driver, but if you put doubt in the pilot’s seat, defeat is guaranteed.” – David Goggins
9. “We all have the ability to come from nothing to something.” – David Goggins
10. “Suffering is the true test of life.” – David Goggins
Motivational David Goggins Quotes
David Goggins is not big on leaning on external motivation, but, his quotes sure are motivating, and these quotes in particular are his most motivating. So, if you’re looking to get fired up to take action and get to work on your goals, these motivational David Goggins quotes will help you get it done.
11. “Nobody cares what you did yesterday. What have you done today to better yourself?” – David Goggins
12. “Be more than motivated, be more than driven, become literally obsessed to the point where people think you’re f*cking nuts.” – David Goggins
13. “Don’t focus on what you think you deserve. Take aim at what you are willing to earn.” – David Goggins
14. “Comfort zones: If you live in one too long… that becomes your norm. Get comfortable being uncomfortable.” – David Goggins
15. “Tell yourself the truth! That you’ve wasted enough time, and that you have other dreams that will take courage to realize, so you don’t die a f**king pussy.” – David Goggins
16. “If you want to get better, do the things that no-one else wants to do. Do the things that no-one is even thinking about doing.” – David Goggins
17. “I thought I’d solved a problem when really I was creating new ones by taking the path of least resistance.” – David Goggins
18. “Everybody wants a quick fix. You may get results, but they won’t be permanent. The permanent results come from you having to suffer.” – David Goggins
19. “We don’t rise to the level of our expectations, we fall to the level of our training.” – David Goggins
20. “Mental toughness is a lifestyle.” – David Goggins
21. “Read a record number of books in a given month. If you’re focused on intellectual growth, train yourself to study harder and longer than ever before.” – David Goggins
22. “Everybody comes to a point in their life when they want to quit. But it’s what you do at that moment that determines who you are.” – David Goggins
23. “If you don’t challenge yourself, you don’t know yourself.” – David Goggins
24. “I’m different than most people… when I cross the finish line of a big race, I see that people are ecstatic, but I’m thinking about what I’m going to do tomorrow. It’s as if my Journey is everlasting and there is no finish line.” – David Goggins
25. “It’s possible to transcend anything that doesn’t kill you.” – David Goggins
26. “Failure is an option. It’s what you do with the failure that makes you who you are. Our failures mold us. I have failed at several things in my life. What sets some of us apart, is that when we fail, we can’t sleep at night. It haunts us until we have our time at redemption.” – David Goggins
27. “From the time you take your first breath, you become eligible to die. You also become eligible to find your greatness and become the One Warrior. But it is up to you to equip yourself for the battle ahead.” – David Goggins
28. “Greatness pulls mediocrity into the mud. Get out there and get after it.” – David Goggins
29. “Very few people know how the bottom feels, but I do. It’s like quicksand. It grabs you, sucks you under, and won’t let go. When life is like that it’s easy to drift and continue to make the same comfortable choices that are killing you, over and over again.” – David Goggins
30. “It’s time to go to war with yourself.” – David Goggins
Mindset Quotes by David Goggins
This next batch of quotes by David Goggins are related to the importance our mindset plays in how we show up in the world and achieve our goals. They provide excellent insight into how David has used his mind to achieve the impossible, and how you can too.
31. “We’re either getting better or we’re getting worse.” – David Goggins
32. “The only thing more contagious than a good attitude is a bad one.” – David Goggins
33. “When your mind is telling you that you’re done, that you’re exhausted, that you cannot possible go any further, you’re actually 40% done.” – David Goggins
34. “Denial is the ultimate comfort zone.” – David Goggins
35. “People take classes on self-help, mental toughness, breathing control — the only way to get tougher is to put yourself in hellacious situations.” – David Goggins
36. “You have to build calluses on your brain just like how you build calluses on your hands. Callus your mind through pain and suffering.” – David Goggins
37. “If you’re not physically and mentally prepared for what life is going to throw at you, then you’re just going to crumble, And then, you’re no good to nobody.” – David Goggins
38. “The more things you can do to get outside of that zone that makes you feel good, the stronger your mind is going to get. It starts getting used to doing things like this. It’s not fun, but now my mind is used to it.” – David Goggins
39. “Whenever you decided to follow a dream or set a goal, you are just as likely to come up with with all the reasons why the likelihood of success is low. Blame it on the fu**ed-up evolutionary wiring of the human mind. But you don’t have to let your doubt into the cockpit!” – David Goggins
40. “The mind is the most powerful thing in the world.” – David Goggins
41. “The reason it’s important to push hardest when you want to quit the most is because it helps you callous your mind. It’s the same reason why you have to do your best work when you are the least motivated.” – David Goggins
42. “Most of us we live in a box, and we don’t want to go out of that box at all, ever. Outside of that box is all these possibilities of life, but what we do is shackle our mind and we are a prisoner in our own mind.” – David Goggins
43. “In a human being your character is your foundation, and when you build a bunch of successes and pile up even more failures on a fu**ed-up foundation, the structure that is the self won’t be sound.” – David Goggins
44. “To develop an armored mind — a mindset so calloused and hard that it becomes bulletproof — you need to go to the source of all your fears and insecurities.” – David Goggins
45. “Only when you identify and accept your weaknesses will you finally stop running from your past.” – David Goggins
46. “Pain unlocks a secret doorway in the mind, one that leads to both peak performance, and beautiful silence.” – David Goggins
47. “Only you can master your mind, which is what it takes to live a bold life filled with accomplishments most people consider beyond their capability.” – David Goggins
48. “Everything in life is a mind game! Whenever we get swept under by life’s dramas, large and small, we are forgetting that no matter how bad the pain gets, no matter how harrowing the torture, all bad things end.” – David Goggins
49. “Our culture has become hooked on the quick-fix, the life hack, efficiency. Everyone is on the hunt for that simple action algorithm that nets maximum profit with the least amount of effort. There’s no denying this attitude may get you some of the trappings of success, if you’re lucky, but it will not lead to a calloused mind or self-mastery.” – David Goggins
50. “It’s so easy to be great these days, because everyone else is so weak.” – David Goggins
Inspiring David Goggins Quotes
This next set of quotes consists of some of the most inspirational David Goggins quotes source from his book, interviews, and social media activity. We think they’ll inspire you to want to push your limits and aim for the stars in all you do.
51. “You’re probably living at about 40 percent of your true capability.” – David Goggins
52. “The worst thing that can happen to a man is to become civilized” – David Goggins
53. “You are in danger of living a life so comfortable and soft, that you will die without ever realizing your true potential.” – David Goggins
54. “A warrior is a guy that goes, I’m here again today. I’ll be here again tomorrow and the next day.’ It’s a person who puts no limit on what’s possible.” – David Goggins
55. “If you can get through doing things that you hate to do, on the other side is greatness.” – David Goggins
56. “The only way that you’re ever going to get to the other side of this journey is by suffering. You have to suffer in order to grow. Some people get it, some people don’t.” – David Goggins
57. “We live in a world where a lot of people need goals, motivation, and a lot of other words to get started. It’s just a big excuse to not get started.” – David Goggins
58. “A warrior is not a person that carries a gun. The biggest war you ever go through is right between your own ears. It’s in your mind. We’re all going through a war in our mind, and we have to callus our minds to fight that war and to win that war.” – David Goggins
59. “The only reason why I became successful was because I went towards the truth. As painful and as brutal as it is, it changed me. It allowed me, in my own right, to become the person who I am today.” – David Goggins
60. “It may be satisfactory, but that’s another word for mediocrity.” – David Goggins
61. “We are all great. No matter if you think you’re dumb, fat, been bullied, we all have greatness. You gotta find the courage. It’s going to be hard work, discipline, and the non-cognitive skills — hard work, dedication, sacrifice — that will set you apart. – David Goggins
62. “Before you start a goal — let’s take care of our insecurities because they are going to surface when you put yourself in the crucible and you’re suffering.” – David Goggins
63. “A lot of people put motivational quotes up on the wall, and all they do is collect dust. Become what that quote says. Live it every day.” – David Goggins
64. “A normal person would give up. They’d say, fu** it, it’s just not meant to be, and refuse to torture themselves one minute more. But I wasn’t wired normal.” – David Goggins
65. “Show people, don’t tell people!” – David Goggins
66. “Most of us fail in life because we are afraid of what everyone around you is thinking. That’s 100% truth.” – David Goggins
67. “When you fall down, focus on the solution, not the problem You might quit or fail 100 times. Keep that clear picture of where you want to be.” – David Goggins
68. “Be true to whoever or whatever you are and wear it like a bandage of honor. Fit in with one person and one person only: yourself.” – David Goggins
69. “Motivation is crap. Motivation comes and goes. When you’re driven, whatever is in front of you will get destroyed.” – David Goggins
70. “Life is the most brutal endurance sport of all time!” – David Goggins
71. “When you’re exhausted, weak, and tired and everyone around you looks just as bad as you or even worse- that’s the perfect time for you to make a statement. You let everyone around you know that when their life ends, that’s when yours begins.” – David Goggins
72. “If you want to be one of the few to defy those trends in our ever-softening society, you will have to be willing to go to war with yourself and create a whole new identity, which requires an open mind.” – David Goggins
73. “Most people who doubt you, doubt you because they can never see themselves doing what you are trying to do.” – David Goggins
74. “What put distance between me and almost everybody else in that platoon is that I didn’t let my desire for comfort rule me.” – David Goggins
75. “My work ethic is the single most important factor in all of my accomplishments.” – David Goggins
76. “In every failure a lot of good things will have happened, and we must acknowledge them.” – David Goggins
77. “Thicken your skin. Become more of a human being. Don’t be afraid of the reflection in the mirror.” – David Goggins
78. “If you choose to do something, Attack It.” – David Goggins
79. “Don’t focus on what you think you deserve. Take aim at what you are willing to earn!” – David Goggins
80. “Your entitled mind is dead weight. Cut it loose.” – David Goggins
81. “Most of us are motivated as hell to do anything to pursue our dreams until those around us remind us of the danger, the downside, our own limitations, and all the people before us that didn’t make it. Sometimes, the advice comes from a well intentioned place. They really believe they are doing it for our own good but if you let them, these same people will talk you out of your dreams, and your governor will help them do it.” – David Goggins
82. “Life is one big mind game. The only person you are playing against is yourself.” – David Goggins
83. “Starting at zero is a mindset that says my refrigerator is never full, and it never will be.” – David Goggins
84. “We can always become stronger and more agile, mentally and physically. We can always become more capable and more reliable. Since that’s the case we should never feel that our work is done. There is always more to do.” – David Goggins
85. “We are all fighting the same battle. All of us are torn between comfort and performance, between settling for mediocrity or being willing to suffer in order to become our best self, all the damn time.” – David Goggins
86. “We need to surround ourselves with people who will tell us what we need to hear, not what we want to hear, but at the same time not make us feel we’re up against the impossible.” – David Goggins
87. “In life, there is no gift as overlooked or inevitable as failure.” – David Goggins
88. “Luck is a capricious bi***. It won’t always go your way, so you can’t get trapped in this idea that just because you imagined a possibility for yourself that you somehow deserve it.” – David Goggins
89. “Self-talk and visualization are the two keys to my success.” – David Goggins
90. “In this life, we’re either getting better or we’re getting worse.” – David Goggins
91. “We are all guilty of allowing so-called experts, or just people who have more experience in a given field than we do, to cap our potential.” – David Goggins
92. “In this life there are countless trails to self-realization, though most demand intense discipline, so very few take them.” – David Goggins
93. “To exist in this world, we must contend with humiliation, broken dreams, sadness, and loss. That’s just nature. Each specific life comes with its own personalized portion of pain. It’s coming for you. You can’t stop it. And you know it.” – David Goggins
94. “We live a life defined by the limits we imagine and desire for ourselves because it’s comfortable as hell in that box.” – David Goggins
95. “We all need to start looking at obstacles very differently in life. Obstacles are purely hidden opportunities.” – David Goggins
96. “You have to learn to be the person who really doesn’t care if it is 70 and sunny or 20 and windy. You just don’t care and continue moving forward. The obstacle is the opportunity if you are willing to see it that way. Stay hard!” – David Goggins
97. “There is so much poison that people are feeding people’s minds these days. People want to see you lesser than them. A lot of people want to see you on your back. Be careful who you listen to in this world- they may very well be the infection that keeps your brain sedentary.” – David Goggins
98. “In life, when you miss the shot that can tie the game, before you put your head down, look at the scoreboard because I bet you still have time in the game. And in this game of life, anything can happen at any given second that can turn the tide in that game!” – David Goggins
99. “The Spartans were masters of pain. They knew how to embrace it and push through it. They didn’t just endure pain, they welcomed it. That’s what made them so powerful.” – David Goggins
100. “Taking souls all day everyday.” – David Goggins
101. “I seem to annoy people just by doing me. Well, guess what? A lot of people annoy the hell out of me by not working to their full potential, being lazy and making excuses for their lot in life.” – David Goggins
102. “When you make excuses, you’re running from the truth.” – David Goggins
103. “The only way we can change is to be real with ourselves.” – David Goggins
104. “Be uncommon amongst uncommon people.” – David Goggins
105. “It’s a lot more than mind over matter. It takes relentless self-discipline to schedule suffering into your day, every day.” – David Goggins
106. “Analyze your schedule, kill your empty habits, burn out the bulls**t, and see what’s left.” – David Goggins
107. “Don’t let your body or mind do exactly what it wants to do. Take control.” – David Goggins
108. “Greatness pulls mediocrity into the fu****g mud.” – David Goggins
109. “Find strength in the misery, cause you can get a lot of power in misery.” – David Goggins
110. “Stay Hard!” – David Goggins
111. “You’re gonna find peace by going to war with yourself.” – David Goggins
112. “What makes me me, is the dungeon.” – David Goggins
113. “There’s always going to be that mutherf****r in the sewer you came from, that’s grabbing at your fu****g ankle as you’re leaving that sewer, that’s gonna drag your right the f*** back down because you figured it out.” – David Goggins
114. “Every morning starts with a run, and that’s because it’s the one thing I hate to do more than anything in the world. So, that’s like my cup of coffee.” – David Goggins
115. “The most important step we’ll ever take in life, is our next one.” – David Goggins
116. “They don’t know me son!! Who’s gonna carry the boats… and the logs?” – David Goggins
117. “The struggle is real. It never gets any easier… you got to get harder.” – David Goggins
Bonus David Goggins Quote
Bonus: Alright, here is our last David Goggins quote that we want to leave you with. It’s a painful truth, but we all need to hear it, and never forget it….
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Final Thoughts
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With that said, we hope these quotes help you follow Goggins’ lead to keep your mind strong and stay hard!
Till you reach your aims,
STRIVE
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