Quotes about Motivation

Law of Diminishing Intent, which says, "The longer you wait to do something you should do now, the greater the odds that you will never actually do it.

Reward only finished work: It's good to praise effort, but you should never reward it. Give

Most people don't know this, but it's easier to go from failure to success than from excuses to success.

The atmosphere is affirming: Industrialist Charles Schwab said, "I have yet to find the man . . . who did not do better work and put forth greater effort under a spirit of approval than under a spirit of criticism.

ENCOURAGE SOMEONE TODAY AND YOU MIGHT GET TO WATCH THEM BLOOM TOMORROW.

A strong positive self image is the best possible preparation for success in life.

ARE YOU STRIVING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE, OR HAVE YOU BEEN COASTING?

Borrowed beliefs have no passion, therefore no power.

Theodore Hesburgh said, "The very essence of leadership is that you have a vision. It's got to be a vision you can articulate clearly and forcefully on every occasion. You can't blow an uncertain trumpet." An "uncertain trumpet" is usually the result of an individual who either lacks a vision or is trying to lead with someone else's dream. There is a vast difference between a person with a vision and a visionary person.

Ideas have a short shelf life. You must act on them before the expiration date

That no matter how often someone says you can't do something, by simply working harder and trying, you can prove them wrong and actually change your circumstance. Change your thinking and it will change your life.

My friend Dan Reiland says, "A genuine friend encourages and challenges us to live out our best thoughts, honor our purest motives, and achieve our most significant dreams." That's what we need to do with the important people in our lives.