100 Quotes About Success

Success is complicated. What does “success” even mean? Is it merely financial success? Is it being popular? Or is it working harder than anyone else? Each of these things may be important, but they are not the same thing. Success is the cumulative sum of the things that matter most to us. It can be difficult to know what counts as success, but looking to quotes about success can help you find your path.

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No matter how old you are now. You are never too young or too old for success or going after what you want. Here’s a short list of people who accomplished great things at different ages1) Helen Keller, at the age of 19 months, became deaf and blind. But that didn’t stop her. She was the first deaf and blind person to earn a Bachelor of Arts degree.2) Mozart was already competent on keyboard and violin; he composed from the age of 5.3) Shirley Temple was 6 when she became a movie star on “Bright Eyes.”4) Anne Frank was 12 when she wrote the diary of Anne Frank.5) Magnus Carlsen became a chess Grandmaster at the age of 13.6) Nadia Comăneci was a gymnast from Romania that scored seven perfect 10.0 and won three gold medals at the Olympics at age 14.7) Tenzin Gyatso was formally recognized as the 14th Dalai Lama in November 1950, at the age of 15.8) Pele, a soccer superstar, was 17 years old when he won the world cup in 1958 with Brazil.9) Elvis was a superstar by age 19.10) John Lennon was 20 years and Paul Mcartney was 18 when the Beatles had their first concert in 1961.11) Jesse Owens was 22 when he won 4 gold medals in Berlin 1936.12) Beethoven was a piano virtuoso by age 2313) Issac Newton wrote Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica at age 2414) Roger Bannister was 25 when he broke the 4 minute mile record15) Albert Einstein was 26 when he wrote the theory of relativity16) Lance E. Armstrong was 27 when he won the tour de France 17) Michelangelo created two of the greatest sculptures “David” and “Pieta” by age 2818) Alexander the Great, by age 29, had created one of the largest empires of the ancient world19) J.K. Rowling was 30 years old when she finished the first manuscript of Harry Potter20) Amelia Earhart was 31 years old when she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean21) Oprah was 32 when she started her talk show, which has become the highest-rated program of its kind22) Edmund Hillary was 33 when he became the first man to reach Mount Everest23) Martin Luther King Jr. was 34 when he wrote the speech “I Have a Dream."24) Marie Curie was 35 years old when she got nominated for a Nobel Prize in Physics 25) The Wright brothers, Orville (32) and Wilbur (36) invented and built the world's first successful airplane and making the first controlled, powered and sustained heavier-than-air human flight26) Vincent Van Gogh was 37 when he died virtually unknown, yet his paintings today are worth millions.27) Neil Armstrong was 38 when he became the first man to set foot on the moon.28) Mark Twain was 40 when he wrote "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer", and 49 years old when he wrote "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn"29) Christopher Columbus was 41 when he discovered the Americas30) Rosa Parks was 42 when she refused to obey the bus driver’s order to give up her seat to make room for a white passenger31) John F. Kennedy was 43 years old when he became President of the United States32) Henry Ford Was 45 when the Ford T came out.33) Suzanne Collins was 46 when she wrote "The Hunger Games"34) Charles Darwin was 50 years old when his book On the Origin of Species came out.35) Leonardo Da Vinci was 51 years old when he painted the Mona Lisa.36) Abraham Lincoln was 52 when he became president.37) Ray Kroc Was 53 when he bought the McDonalds Franchise and took it to unprecedented levels.38) Dr. Seuss was 54 when he wrote "The Cat in the Hat".40) Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger III was 57 years old when he successfully ditched US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in 2009. All of the 155 passengers aboard the aircraft survived41) Colonel Harland Sanders was 61 when he started the KFC Franchise42) J.R.R Tolkien was 62 when the Lord of the Ring books came out43) Ronald Reagan was 69 when he became President of the US44) Jack Lalane at age 70 handcuffed, shackled, towed 70 rowboats45) Nelson Mandela was 76 when he became President . Pablo
I don't care if you're black, white, straight, bisexual, gay,...
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I don't care if you're black, white, straight, bisexual, gay, lesbian, short, tall, fat, skinny, rich or poor. If you're nice to me, I'll be nice to you. Simple as that. Robert Michaels
Keep your best wishes, close to your heart and watch...
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Keep your best wishes, close to your heart and watch what happens Tony Deliso
I find the best way to love someone is not...
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I find the best way to love someone is not to change them, but instead, help them reveal the greatest version of themselves. Steve Maraboli
Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will...
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Plant seeds of happiness, hope, success, and love; it will all come back to you in abundance. This is the law of nature. Steve Maraboli
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When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive–to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love–then make that day count! Steve Maraboli
Happiness is part of who we are. Joy is the...
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Happiness is part of who we are. Joy is the feeling Tony Deliso
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You see the first thing we love is a scene. For love at first sight requires the very sign of its suddenness; and of all things, it is the scene which seems to be seen best for the first time: a curtain parts and what had not yet ever been seen is devoured by the eyes: the scene consecrates the object I am going to love. The context is the constellation of elements, harmoniously arranged that encompass the experience of the amorous subject.. Love at first sight is always spoken in the past tense. The scene is perfectly adapted to this temporal phenomenon: distinct, abrupt, framed, it is already a memory (the nature of a photograph is not to represent but to memorialize).. this scene has all the magnificence of an accident: I cannot get over having had this good fortune: to meet what matches my desire. interval, something has been successful: I have been fulfilled (all my desires abolished by the plenitude of their satisfaction). . Roland Barthes
People don't need love. What they need is success in...
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People don't need love. What they need is success in one form or another. It can be love but it needn't be. Charles Bukowski
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He has achieved success who has lived well, laughed often, and loved much; Who has enjoyed the trust of pure women, the respect of intelligent men and the love of little children; Who has filled his niche and accomplished his task; Who has never lacked appreciation of Earth's beauty or failed to express it; Who has left the world better than he found it, Whether an improved poppy, a perfect poem, or a rescued soul; Who has always looked for the best in others and given them the best he had; Whose life was an inspiration; Whose memory a benediction. Bessie Anderson Stanley
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Dare to BeWhen a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully. When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine a light. When there is injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it. When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway. When life seems to beat you down, dare to fight back. When there seems to be no hope, dare to find some. When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep going. When times are tough, dare to be tougher. When love hurts you, dare to love again. When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal. When another is lost, dare to help them find the way. When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand. When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile. When you feel great, dare to help someone else feel great too. When the day has ended, dare to feel as you’ve done your best. Dare to be the best you can —At all times, Dare to be!. Steve Maraboli
Letting go means to come to the realization that some...
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Letting go means to come to the realization that some people are a part of your history, but not a part of your destiny. Steve Maraboli
Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the...
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Cry. Forgive. Learn. Move on. Let your tears water the seeds of your future happiness. Steve Maraboli
Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know where...
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Sometimes it takes a good fall to really know where you stand Hayley Williams
Sometimes life knocks you on your ass... get up, get...
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Sometimes life knocks you on your ass... get up, get up, get up! ! ! Happiness is not the absence of problems, it's the ability to deal with them. Steve Maraboli
Success is not how high you have climbed, but how...
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Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world. Roy T. Bennett
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How would your life be different if… You stopped making negative judgmental assumptions about people you encounter? Let today be the day… You look for the good in everyone you meet and respect their journey. Steve Maraboli
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There is nothing more rare, nor more beautiful, than a woman being unapologetically herself; comfortable in her perfect imperfection. To me, that is the true essence of beauty. Steve Maraboli
Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that...
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Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that you have no time to criticize others. Roy T. Bennett
At the end of the day, let there be no...
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At the end of the day, let there be no excuses, no explanations, no regrets. Steve Maraboli
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The biggest wall you have to climb is the one you build in your mind: Never let your mind talk you out of your dreams, trick you into giving up. Never let your mind become the greatest obstacle to success. To get your mind on the right track, the rest will follow. Roy T. Bennett
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Make a pact with yourself today to not be defined by your past. Sometimes the greatest thing to come out of all your hard work isn't what you get for it, but what you become for it. Shake things up today! Be You...Be Free...Share. Steve Maraboli
Never stop dreaming, never stop believing, never give up, never...
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Never stop dreaming, never stop believing, never give up, never stop trying, and never stop learning. Roy T. Bennett
If you hang out with chickens, you're going to cluck...
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If you hang out with chickens, you're going to cluck and if you hang out with eagles, you're going to fly. Steve Maraboli
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Renew, release, let go. Yesterday’s gone. There’s nothing you can do to bring it back. You can’t “should’ve” done something. You can only DO something. Renew yourself. Release that attachment. Today is a new day! Steve Maraboli
Forget yesterday - it has already forgotten you. Don't sweat...
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Forget yesterday - it has already forgotten you. Don't sweat tomorrow - you haven't even met. Instead, open your eyes and your heart to a truly precious gift - today. Steve Maraboli
Failure is a bend in the road, not the end...
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Failure is a bend in the road, not the end of the road. Learn from failure and keep moving forward. Roy T. Bennett
A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion...
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A kind gesture can reach a wound that only compassion can heal. Steve Maraboli
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You’re not obligated to win. You’re obligated to keep trying. To the best you can do everyday. Jason Mraz
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One of the most spiritual things you can do is embrace your humanity. Connect with those around you today. Say, "I love you", "I'm sorry", "I appreciate you", "I'm proud of you"...whatever you're feeling. Send random texts, write a cute note, embrace your truth and share it...cause a smile today for someone else...and give plenty of hugs. Steve Maraboli
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People tend to be generous when sharing their nonsense, fear, and ignorance. And while they seem quite eager to feed you their negativity, please remember that sometimes the diet we need to be on is a spiritual and emotional one. Be cautious with what you feed your mind and soul. Fuel yourself with positivity and let that fuel propel you into positive action. Steve Maraboli
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Let today be the day you stop being haunted by the ghost of yesterday. Holding a grudge & harboring anger/resentment is poison to the soul. Get even with people...but not those who have hurt us, forget them, instead get even with those who have helped us. Steve Maraboli
Successful people have no fear of failure. But unsuccessful people...
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Successful people have no fear of failure. But unsuccessful people do. Successful people have the resilience to face up to failure–learn the lessons and adapt from it. Roy T. Bennett
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Walk with the dreamers, the believers, the courageous, the cheerful, the planners, the doers, the successful people with their heads in the clouds and their feet on the ground. Let their spirit ignite a fire within you to leave this world better than when you found it... Wilferd Peterson
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To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour. Winston S. Churchill
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If you have a dream, don’t just sit there. Gather courage to believe that you can succeed and leave no stone unturned to make it a reality. Roopleen
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People who lack the clarity, courage, or determination to follow their own dreams will often find ways to discourage yours. When you change for the better, the people around you will be inspired to change also....but only after doing their best to make you stop. Live your truth and don't EVER stop. Steve Maraboli
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May Light always surround you; Hope kindle and rebound you. May your Hurts turn to Healing;Your Heart embrace Feeling.May Wounds become Wisdom;Every Kindness a Prism.May Laughter infect you; Your Passion resurrect you. May Goodness inspire your Deepest Desires.Through all that you Reach For, May your arms Never Tire. D. Simone
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Great Leaders Create More LeadersGood leaders have vision and inspire others to help them turn vision into reality. Great leaders create more leaders, not followers. Great leaders have vision, share vision, and inspire others to create their own. Roy T. Bennett
My past has not defined me, destroyed me, deterred me,...
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My past has not defined me, destroyed me, deterred me, or defeated me; it has only strengthened me. Steve Maraboli
You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest...
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You were put on this earth to achieve your greatest self, to live out your purpose, and to do it courageously. Steve Maraboli
Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure...
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Winners are not afraid of losing. But losers are. Failure is part of the process of success. People who avoid failure also avoid success. Robert T. Kiyosaki
How much you can learn when you fail determines how...
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How much you can learn when you fail determines how far you will go into achieving your goals. Roy T. Bennett
Spending time with God is the key to our strength...
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Spending time with God is the key to our strength and success in all areas of life. Be sure that you never try to work God into your schedule, but always work your schedule around Him. Joyce Meyer
Failures are the stairs we climb to reach success.
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Failures are the stairs we climb to reach success. Roy T. Bennett
Those with a grateful mindset tend to see the message...
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Those with a grateful mindset tend to see the message in the mess. And even though life may knock them down, the grateful find reasons, if even small ones, to get up. Steve Maraboli
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Be an Encourager: When you encourage others, you boost their self-esteem, enhance their self-confidence, make them work harder, lift their spirits and make them successful in their endeavors. Encouragement goes straight to the heart and is always available. Be an encourager. Always. Roy T. Bennett
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There is great change to be experienced once you learn the power of letting go. Stop allowing anyone or anything to control, limit, repress, or discourage you from being your true self! Today is YOURS to shape - own it - break free from people and things that poison or dilute your spirit. Steve Maraboli
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Understanding the difference between healthy striving and perfectionism is critical to laying down the shield and picking up your life. Research shows that perfectionism hampers success. In fact, it's often the path to depression, anxiety, addiction, and life paralysis. Unknown
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Running isn't a sport for pretty boys.. It's about the sweat in your hair and the blisters on your feet. Its the frozen spit on your chin and the nausea in your gut. It's about throbbing calves and cramps at midnight that are strong enough to wake the dead. It's about getting out the door and running when the rest of the world is only dreaming about having the passion that you need to live each and every day with. It's about being on a lonely road and running like a champion even when there's not a single soul in sight to cheer you on. Running is all about having the desire to train and persevere until every fiber in your legs, mind, and heart is turned to steel. And when you've finally forged hard enough, you will have become the best runner you can be. And that's all that you can ask for. Paul Maurer
If you believe you can, you might. If you know...
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If you believe you can, you might. If you know you can, you will. Steve Maraboli
Don't blow off another's candle for it won't make yours...
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Don't blow off another's candle for it won't make yours shine brighter. Jaachynma N.E. Agu
Doing the best at this moment puts you in the...
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Doing the best at this moment puts you in the best place for the mext moment Oprah Winfrey
Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. How you...
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Love yourself. Forgive yourself. Be true to yourself. How you treat yourself sets the standard for how others will treat you. Steve Maraboli
If you fuel your journey on the opinions of others,...
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If you fuel your journey on the opinions of others, you are going to run out of gas. Steve Maraboli
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Each new day is a blank page in the diary of your life. The secret of success is in turning that diary into the best story you possibly can. Douglas Pagels
To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone,...
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To succeed in life, you need three things: a wishbone, a backbone and a funnybone. Reba McEntire
No matter what your history has been, your destiny is...
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No matter what your history has been, your destiny is what you create today. What are you going to create? Steve Maraboli
If you are not the hero of your own story,...
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If you are not the hero of your own story, then you're missing the whole point of your humanity. Steve Maraboli
Every single time you help somebody stand up you are...
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Every single time you help somebody stand up you are helping humanity rise. Steve Maraboli
A quitter never wins-and-a winner never quits.
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A quitter never wins-and-a winner never quits. Napoleon Hill
Integrity is doing what is right and truthful, and doing...
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Integrity is doing what is right and truthful, and doing as you say you would do. Roy T. Bennett
When you are living the best version of yourself, you...
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When you are living the best version of yourself, you inspire others to live the best versions of themselves. Steve Maraboli
Life always begins with one step outside of your comfort...
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Life always begins with one step outside of your comfort zone. Shannon L. Alder
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You’re frustrated because you keep waiting for the blooming of flowers of which you have yet to sow the seeds. Steve Maraboli
The level of success you achieve will be in direct...
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The level of success you achieve will be in direct proportion to the depth of your commitment. Roy T. Bennett
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Decide what you want to be.... Pay the Price ...And be what you want to be. John A. Widtsoe
Don't set your goals by what other people deem important.
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Don't set your goals by what other people deem important. Jaachynma N.E. Agu
I am so grateful for my troubles. As I reflect...
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I am so grateful for my troubles. As I reflect back on my life, I have come to realize that my greatest triumphs have been born of my greatest troubles. Steve Maraboli
It is in your moments of decision that your destiny...
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It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped. Anthony Robbins
Don't give up! It's not over. The universe is balanced....
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Don't give up! It's not over. The universe is balanced. Every set-back bears with it the seeds of a come-back. Steve Maraboli
Those who don't jump will never fly.
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Those who don't jump will never fly. Leena Ahmad Almashat
You have succeeded in life when all you really WANT...
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You have succeeded in life when all you really WANT is only what you really NEED. Vernon Howard
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You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don’t try. Beverly Sills
Sure it could get rough sometimes, but life wasn't a...
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Sure it could get rough sometimes, but life wasn't a Hollywood movie. Shit happened. You fought, you screamed, and somehow you worked like hell to get out the other side still intact. Samantha Young
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It’s a lack of clarity that creates chaos and frustration. Those emotions are poison to any living goal. Steve Maraboli
Be curious about the world in which you live. Look...
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Be curious about the world in which you live. Look things up. Chase down every reference. Go deeper than anybody else--that's how you'll get ahead. Austin Kleon
You make mistakes, mistakes don't make you
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You make mistakes, mistakes don't make you Maxwell Maltz
Find a purpose to serve, not a lifestyle to live.
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Find a purpose to serve, not a lifestyle to live. Criss Jami
Do not let another day go by where your dedication...
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Do not let another day go by where your dedication to other people's opinions is greater than your dedication to your own emotions! Steve Maraboli
People are successful because they think and act like successful...
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People are successful because they think and act like successful people. Roy T. Bennett
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Participate in your dreams today. There are unlimited opportunities available with this new day. Take action on those wonderful dreams you've had in your mind for so long. Remember, success is something you experience when you act accordingly. Steve Maraboli
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Although time seems to fly, it never travels faster than one day at a time. Each day is a new opportunity to live your life to the fullest. In each waking day, you will find scores of blessings and opportunities for positive change. Do not let your TODAY be stolen by the unchangeable past or the indefinite future! Today is a new day! Steve Maraboli
When you live your life by poor standards, you inflict...
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When you live your life by poor standards, you inflict damage on everyone who crosses your path, especially those you love. Jordan Belfort
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Be patient. Your skin took a while to deteriorate. Give it some time to reflect a calmer inner state. As one of my friends states on his Facebook profile: "The true Losers in Life, are not those who Try and Fail, but those who Fail to Try. Jess C. Scott
The power to change your life lies in the simplest...
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The power to change your life lies in the simplest of steps. Steve Maraboli
Be happy with who you are and what you do,...
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Be happy with who you are and what you do, and you can do anything you want. Steve Maraboli
Whole life is a search for beauty. But, when the...
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Whole life is a search for beauty. But, when the beauty is found inside, the search ends and a beautiful journey begins. Harshit Walia
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is...
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Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. Winston S. Churchill
I can't give you a sure-fire formula for success, but...
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I can't give you a sure-fire formula for success, but I can give you a formula for failure: try to please everybody all the time. Herbert Bayard Swope
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So be sure when you step, Step with care and great tact. And remember that life's A Great Balancing Act. And will you succeed? Yes! You will, indeed! (98 and ¾ percent guaranteed) Kid, you'll move mountains. Dr. Seuss
The worst part of success is trying to find someone...
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The worst part of success is trying to find someone who is happy for you. Bette Midler
Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve.
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Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve. Napoleon Hill
Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed...
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Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any one thing. Abraham Lincoln
The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first,...
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The three great essentials to achieve anything worthwhile are, first, hard work; second, stick-to-itiveness; third, common sense. Thomas A. Edison
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The universe doesn’t give you what you ask for with your thoughts - it gives you what you demand with your actions. Steve Maraboli
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Success is determined not by whether or not you face obstacles, but by your reaction to them. And if you look at these obstacles as a containing fence, they become your excuse for failure. If you look at them as a hurdle, each one strengthens you for the next. Ben Carson
When you take risks you learn that there will be...
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When you take risks you learn that there will be times when you succeed and there will be times when you fail, and both are equally important. Ellen DeGeneres
Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better.
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Accepting oneself does not preclude an attempt to become better. Flannery OConnor