Quotes about Motivation

In the dim background of mind we know what we ought to be doing but somehow we cannot start.

Others can challenge and motivate us, but we must reach down deep into our souls and call forth our God-given intelligence and capabilities. We cannot do this when we depend on the efforts of someone else.

Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong.

Engaged, enthusiastic, and loyal employees are pivotal drivers of growth and health in any organization.

The reality is that every human being is placed on this planet, and one of the things that drives humans is their need for meaning, and if you can make every job meaningful, then you will guarantee that every job will be done to its highest level of excellence.

I went to Golden State and helped them get to the playoffs my first year there, and they haven't been to the playoffs in 13 years. I played in Charlotte... and I got them to the playoffs. So, every team I go to, I make them better.

A Canadian comedian once told me that when you first go out there to imagine that you're actually just going back out for the encore, that all the clapping is because they've already seen you do your thing and they want to see more. You can train your mind to do anything.

I'm not a player who needs telling every day in training 'you're brilliant, you're this, you're that'... but it's always nice to hear comments from the manager and people around that you're doing well.

I don't write for the money. I write because something in me is constantly compelled.

Competition brings out the best in everybody.

A lot of people don't enjoy their jobs, and it's one of the main things we like to complain about.

It's really important for me to look good before a race. I definitely think if I feel I look good, it makes me feel more confident.