No matter how motivated we are to achieve our goals, we will become discouraged at times. Reading famous inspirational quotes from notable people can inspire us to succeed and help reignite our paths.
As I navigate the process of growing my blog and pursuing other personal goals, feeding my mind with positive, motivational thoughts has become imperative for me.
The truth is that success, in any area, doesn’t happen overnight. In order to achieve our dreams, we must overcome many obstacles, including our own self–doubts.
If you ever feel like your goals are too far out of reach, just remember that some of the world’s greatest celebrities and business leaders once felt the same. But despite their challenges and setbacks, they still found ways to succeed.
In this article, I’ve compiled a list of 15 famous quotes to inspire you to succeed, even when the odds are stacked against you.
- “I’ve come to realize that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint. And that the best way to succeed is to discover what you love, and then find a way to offer it to others in the form of a service—working hard, and also allowing the energy of the universe to lead you.” – Oprah Winfrey
- “I will not lose. For even in defeat, there’s a valuable lesson learned, so it evens up for me.” – Jay-Z
- “Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding on the 20th.” – Julie Andrews
- “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney
- “The successful warrior is the average man, with laser-like focus.” – Bruce Lee
- “Our thoughts, our feelings, our dreams, our ideas are physical in the universe. That if we dream something… if we picture something… it adds a physical thrust towards realization that we can put into the universe.” – Will Smith
- “True desire in the heart for anything good, is God’s proof to you sent beforehand, to indicate that it’s yours already.” – Denzel Washington
- “I don’t like to gamble. But if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.” – Beyonce
Achievement seems to be connected with action. Successful men and women keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.
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- “It doesn’t matter if a million people tell you what you can’t do, or if ten million tell you no. If you get one yes from God, that’s all you need.” – Tyler Perry
- “I failed in some subjects in exam, but my friend passed in all. Now he is an engineer in Microsoft, and I am the owner of Microsoft.” – Bill Gates
- “Success isn’t overnight. It’s when every day, you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up.” – Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
- “What I’ve learnt through myself is that you’ll always find a way to do what you want to do.” – Cassper Nyovest
- “The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs, one step at a time.” – Joe Girard
- “Have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow know what you truly want to become.” – Steve Jobs
- “So the next time you feel like your world is about to end, I hope you studied because He’s testing your faith.” – Kendrick Lamar
I hope these quotes inspire you to succeed on your journey. And if I may, I’d also like to leave you with one more of my favorites… As we continue to move forward in pursuit of our goals, may we always cherish these words by Shushant Singh Rajput:
“We are so lost in thinking about winning, losing, success, failure. We have forgotten about living life. The most important thing in life is, life itself.”
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