At some point in everyone’s life, they will find themselves in need of motivation to help them to achieve their goals. People rely on all sorts of different methods to gain motivation. The more methods, the better because everyone is different and will respond differently. One way many people look for motivation is by searching for and reading quotes to motivate them. This article is full of motivational quotes that will help you find inspiration and determination that will help you crush any goal or task. 

“No matter how hard the past is, you can always begin again.”

Sometimes when our lives take a turn for the worst, it can feel like we will never get past it. But we have to remember that it is never too late to start again, to move on, and to grow. 

“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.”

-Booker T. Washington

Nothing benefits a person more than making an effort to benefit someone else. Serving others will always bring blessings in your life, whether you realize it or not. 

“When you have a dream, you’ve got to grab it and never let go.”

-Carol Burnett

Achieving your dreams is entirely up to you. If you are determined enough and we work hard enough, you can accomplish anything. 

“Write your sad times in the sand, write your good times in stone.”

George Bernard Shaw

When bad things happen, it can feel like it leaves a scar, but you have to strive to focus on the good, not the bad. Staying positive and focusing on the good will improve your quality of life dramatically. 

“It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.”

-Denis Waitley

Doubting yourself is the biggest reason for your lack of success. Doubt is like a poison. It takes over your mind and dictates your thoughts. In order to succeed, you need to have confidence in yourself. 

“Remember, don’t stress over what’s not in your control.”

Not worrying is a lot easier said than done. But truly, worrying about things you have zero control over causes so much unnecessary stress. 

“Limits only exist in your mind.”

The limitations that you place on yourself are entirely up to you. They will absolutely dictate your success in life. But you have the power to get rid of those limits if you simply choose to. 

“You won’t fail until you stop trying.”

Success will always include some failures, some mishaps, and some hiccups along the way. Success wouldn’t feel so wonderful if there wasn’t the opposition to failing to make it so. But true failure doesn’t happen until you give up. 

“If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.”

Michele Ruiz

Nothing is a bigger motivator than people doubting you. When people express their doubts, it makes you that much more determined to succeed, just so you can prove them wrong. 

“Believe you can, and you’re halfway there.”

-Theodore Roosevelt

Belief is the most powerful tool you need to succeed at anything. If you don’t believe in yourself, you won’t succeed, no matter what the goal may be. Belief is half the battle. 

“Tough times never last, but tough people do.”

-Robert H. Schuller

Sometimes it can feel like hard times are never-ending. But one day, the struggle will come to an end. However, the people who struggle the most are the toughest, and they can endure until the end. 

“Sometimes we’re tested, not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths.”

Through your struggles and your hardships, you grow stronger and discover strengths you didn’t even know you had. This is why struggle is actually a beneficial part of life. 

“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”

-Nelson Mandela

Lots of things seem impossible. Even when you are in the middle of doing them, you think you’ll never make it through. But you do, and you build your confidence from the struggle. 

“You must have a level of discontent to feel the urge to want to grow.”

A lack of contentment, or just downright unhappiness in a situation, is the driver to want to change, grow and improve. Discontentment can benefit you greatly. 

“Every day may not be good… but there is something good in every day.”

-Alice Morse Earle

Even on the hardest of days, you can find good. You can find something to be grateful for each and every day, no matter what, as long as your mind is open to see it. 

“Strive for progress, not perfection.”

Perfection is unrealistic in every way. Striving for perfection is setting you up for failure. However, if you are striving for progress, your confidence will grow, and you will succeed.

“Make it happen. Stay positive. Work hard.”

Honestly, there are only two things you need to do to achieve any goal. Stay positive and work hard. If you simply do those two things, there’s no goal out of reach. 

“You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

-A. A. Milne

People tend to look down on themselves and not realize their full potential. But doubting yourself is what is going to limit your potential more than anything else. 

“The more you feed your mind with positive thoughts, the more you attract great things into your life.” 

Positive thoughts and a positive attitude have more power over your life and your success than anything else. A positive mind is capable of anything! 

“Never underestimate the investment you make in yourself.”

If you’re going to invest in anything, invest in yourself! Invest your time, your energy, and your money in your own dreams and goals.

“Do not spoil what you have by desiring what you have not. Remember that what you now have was once among the things you only hoped for.”

It’s okay to want more for yourself, and to have big dreams and big goals. But being grateful for what you currently have is going to benefit you more than being unhappy with it.

“Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you.” 

Sadly, no one is going to want you to achieve your goals more than you are. So you must push yoursefl, hold yourself accountable because no one else is going to have a stronger desire for your success than you. 

“Your mindset is the most important factor in achieving your goals and dreams. Work on it daily. Period.”

Your mindset plays a bigger role in your success than anything else. You should strive every day to keep a positive mindset in all that you do. 

“Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right. Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.”

-Napoleon Hill

Waiting for the “right time” is only delaying your success. And when you do finally achieve your goal you will think to yourself that you wish you started sooner. 

“Be yourself, but always your better self.”

-Karl G. Maeser

You should always strive to be the best version of yourself you can be. And when you have a bad day, just start over again the next day with a good attitude. 

“I am thankful for all of those who said no to me. It’s because of them I’m doing it myself.”

-Alber Einstein

Sometimes the people who say no, or refuse to help us, are the reasons we succeed. Doing things for yourself is how you progress in life. 

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.”

-Dr. Seuss

Your success is entirely up to you! If you want to achieve your goals, all you have to do is believe in yourself and never give up. 

“Slow, steady progress is better than daily excuses.”

-Robin Sharma

Progress is progress, no matter how slow. Any progress is better than none. Give yourself credit for any amount of progress you have. 

“Everyone has inside them a piece of good news. The good news is you don’t know how great you can be! How much you can love! What you can accomplish! And what your potential is.”

-Anne Frank

You have so much drive, ambition, and positivity inside you. It’s up to you to see that and use it to accomplish your goals! 

Final Thoughts On These Quotes to Motivate You

We hope you enjoyed these motivational and inspirational quotes. Hopefully, they can help you find the determination and inspiration you need to achieve your goals! If you know of any other motivational quotes, feel free to comment on them below so we can share them with our readers!