61 Quotes & Sayings By Michael Hyatt

Michael Hyatt is the bestselling author of more than twenty books and the founder and CEO of Michael Hyatt and Company. He is a #1 best-selling author of six books, including "2016: How to Succeed in Business Your Way," which has sold over 2 million copies. Mr. Hyatt is the host of the daily podcast, "The Backstage Leadership Show," and co-host of "The Backstage Podcast." He is on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and on his website at www.backstagepodcast.com

People lose their way when they lose their why.
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People lose their way when they lose their why. Michael Hyatt
What do I wish I could be doing if money...
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What do I wish I could be doing if money or status were not an issue? Michael Hyatt
This is the day that can change everything for you.
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This is the day that can change everything for you. Michael Hyatt
The more belief and confidence we feel toward achieving our...
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The more belief and confidence we feel toward achieving our goal, the higher the probability of our making the changes required to hit our targets. Michael Hyatt
You can’t change the past, but all of us have...
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You can’t change the past, but all of us have the power to change the future. Michael Hyatt
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Self-leadership always precedes team leadership. Michael Hyatt
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How we lead ourselves in life impacts how we lead those around us. Michael Hyatt
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Courage is the willingness to act in spite of fear. Michael Hyatt
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Unless we take the time to regain our perspective and face the reality that life is short, we risk arriving at a destination we didn’t choose–or at least one we wouldn’t prefer. Michael Hyatt
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Gratitude is where every positive attitude starts. Michael Hyatt
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We can’t improve what we don’t assess. Michael Hyatt
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You life matters. You are here for a reason. Your job is to determine why. Michael Hyatt
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So many of us have settled for what is, rather than what could be. Michael Hyatt
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You need to see a future with such clarity and desirability that you will go through all the uncomfortable things like throws at you to attain it. Michael Hyatt
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What we believe about something often creates the outcome we experience. Michael Hyatt
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Watch your mouth: The language we use creates the reality we experience. Michael Hyatt
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Those who feel satisfied with their personal lives are more satisfied with their careers and perform better. Michael Hyatt
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You have been given a gift–your life. What will you do with it? Michael Hyatt
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In life, you often get what you expect. Michael Hyatt
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Making appointments with yourself and scheduling other things around them is key to proactive self-management. Michael Hyatt
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Events in one area of our lives cascade into every other area. Michael Hyatt
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You must create more margin so you have room for what’s important, not merely urgent. Michael Hyatt
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If you don’t have a plan for your life, someone else does. Michael Hyatt
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When employees are working to attain passion and progress in every area of life, the are less likely to be cynical or apathetic. Michael Hyatt
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One’s personal life and work are inseparable. Michael Hyatt
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How we live as leaders matters. Michael Hyatt
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The secret to staying atop your priorities is to schooled regular times for review and reflection. Michael Hyatt
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A plan is worthless unless you review it on a regular basis. Michael Hyatt
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Some of the greatest insights we have ever experienced were those we least expected. Michael Hyatt
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People rarely get more of anything until they have learned to be grateful for what they already have. Michael Hyatt
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You can’t take care of anyone else unless you first take care of yourself. Michael Hyatt
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You are in a much better position to serve others when your basic needs are met and your “tank is full”. Michael Hyatt
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Having clarity on where you want to go is one of the most critical components of your life. Michael Hyatt
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By keeping the truly important things front and center, we often get the perspective we need to make better decisions. Michael Hyatt
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You can’t get where you want to go unless you start with where you are. Michael Hyatt
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Anything worthwhile is opposed. Michael Hyatt
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When we have clarity on our destination and are grounded in our current reality, we are equipped to make the best decisions possible. Michael Hyatt
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There is not point keeping up with the Joneses if they’re going someplace you don’t want to go. Michael Hyatt
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Having priorities is essential. So is having them in the right order. Michael Hyatt
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The people who live and lead with the most joy and contentment are those who have clarity about their priorities. Michael Hyatt
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While you can’t control everything, you can control more than you think, and you can live your life with a plan that will dramatically improve your chances of ending up at a destination you choose. Michael Hyatt
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You get what you focus on. What we see ahead impacts the actions we take right now. How we live and lead is directly connected to what we see. Michael Hyatt
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Whatever the goal, small, daily investments can bring big results. Michael Hyatt
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You can do almost anything if you are willing to clarify your commitments and make incremental investments over time to achieve them. Michael Hyatt
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The longer you delay in seizing the treasure, the more likely you’ll lose it. The time to act is now. Michael Hyatt
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The wise know their days are numbered and act accordingly. Michael Hyatt
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The busier you are, the more intentional you must be. Michael Hyatt
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What could be a better use of your time than establishing a game plan for your life? Michael Hyatt
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You can’t improve what you won’t face and own. Michael Hyatt
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Balance only happens in dynamic tension. Balance is giving not equal but appropriate attention to each of the various categories of your life. Michael Hyatt
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One of the best questions you can ask when something negative happens is this: What does this experience make possible? Michael Hyatt
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People at any stage will profit by taking the wheel and getting pointed in the right direction. Michael Hyatt
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This is the day that everything can change for you. Michael Hyatt
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We have more control than most of us realize. Each day is filled with thousands of opportunities to change the story of our lives. Michael Hyatt
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In planning anything, the best place to begin is at the end. What outcome do you want? How do you want the story to end? How do you want to be remembered when you are gone? Michael Hyatt
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Our lives are shaped by the questions we ask. Good questions lead to good outcomes. Bad questions lead to bad outcomes. Michael Hyatt
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It takes definitive action to see positive gains. Michael Hyatt
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Without a clear destination in view, the challenges on the journey seem pointless. Michael Hyatt
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Our decisions are the one thing we can control. Today’s the day to make those choices really count. Michael Hyatt
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When we are gone, the only essential thing we will leave behind are the memories we create in the lives of those we have touched and those we love. Michael Hyatt