Motivational Quotes

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-14-2004
Motivational Quotes
6
Tue, 09-28-2004 - 2:56pm
I recently went out on the internet looking for something to say to myself as a reminder and motivational tool. Here are some of the things I found. I hope you may find some useful or encouraging!

“Motivation comes from within.”

Author Unknown

Motivation will almost always beat mere talent."

Norman Augustine

"People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents."

Andrew Carnegie

"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

"Progress is impossible without change, and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything."

George Bernard Shaw

A journey of a thousand miles

begins with a single step.

Edited 'cuz I found some more...

"Think and feel yourself there!

To achieve any aim in life,

you need to project the end-results.

Think of the elation, the satisfaction, the joy!

Carrying the ecstatic feeling will bring the desired goal into view."

Grace Spear

"You have to set goals that are almost out of reach.

If you set a goal that is attainable without much work or thought, you are stuck with something below your true talent and potential."







Edited 9/28/2004 3:03 pm ET ET by iluv2step

Avatar for queenbeana
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-25-2003
Tue, 09-28-2004 - 4:10pm
And here are a few for you...

“Life is short. Chase your dreams.”

“Don’t let others define the life that you were born to lead.” – Gordo Byrn

"Self-conquest is the greatest of victories." - Anonymous

"The only way to define your limits is by going beyond them." - Anonymous

“Success is not the result of spontaneous combustion – you must set yourself on fire.” - Anonymous

Sabrina


iVillage Member
Registered: 04-14-2004
Tue, 09-28-2004 - 4:23pm
I really like that last one..."you must set yourself on fire". Well said!
Avatar for queenbeana
iVillage Member
Registered: 06-25-2003
Tue, 09-28-2004 - 9:11pm
I love quotes. Since I started training a few years ago, I've been collecting motivational quotes so anytime you need one let me know

Sabrina.

iVillage Member
Registered: 03-19-2003
Wed, 09-29-2004 - 7:26am
Thanks for sharing these Michelle! I especially love this one "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"....there was one I heard a couple of months ago, very similar to this one, but it had something about steps/stairs in it. If I find it, I'll post it here ;-)
~-~ Moderation is Key ~-~

cl-vi_islandgirl
Getting Fit in Your 30's

_____________________________________________________

iVillage Member
Registered: 04-14-2004
Wed, 09-29-2004 - 2:28pm
Yeah, IG, I liked that one, too. They all seem to help, but I chose that one for my quickie that I say to myself when I teeter on cheating my diet. It puts things into perspective, ya know?
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-04-2003
Wed, 09-29-2004 - 2:30pm

Thanks for the great quotes!