"MOTIVATION"

"Endurance is the spirit which can bear things, not simply with resignation, but with blazing hope. It is a quality which keeps a man on his feet with his face to the wind. It is the virtue which can transmute the hardest trial into glory because beyond the pain, it sees the goal."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Renae H. --- Australia
Sometimes life can get you down but I've learnt that perspective is so important. Look at the big picture. Sure, things may be tough today, but you never know what tomorrow will bring.



"A determined person doesn't find it hard to succeed; they find it hard to stop trying."
Written in 2008 by Allen Steble --- Australia



"Many say I am just one to try. I say I am one less to quit."
Diego Marchi --- Submitted by Claudia Tarver --- California





"This is my only shot at life, so I'm not going to go down without a fight. I'd rather live with the consequences of my actions rather than the regrets of my inactions."
Written in 2008 by Prosenjit Mitra --- India
This is something I believe in and which I try to infuse in every person that I meet.



"I never allow fear to dictate what I can do, but I do allow for it to teach me something."
Copyright © 2008 Kathlin L. Panteah



"If you do whatever it takes to get to where you truly desire, it will be worth it. I promise!"
Copyright © 2003 Glenn Brandon Burke
It's what I say in all my lectures.



"I am a champion standing over the shadow of my former self."
Written in 2008 by Adam Johnson --- United Kingdom
I wrote this after making changes in my life, physically and mentally; I am now an amateur natural bodybuilder and progressing within the company I work for. Be the champion, not the shadow.



"To find a direction in life you first must have a goal to achieve and have motivation to drive you towards achieving that goal."
Written in 2008 by J. Arnold --- Australia
This quote motivates me to achieve greatness in my life.



"Lost game, not heart."
Written in 2008 by S. Lane --- Wisconsin
When you lose, you lost a game. Maybe it was a game that meant a whole lot to a whole lot of people, but you didn't lose something that was irreplaceable. I'd say that's a good thing, don't you think?



"Some people say I have attitude - maybe I do...but I think you have to. You have to believe in yourself when no one else does - that makes you a winner right there."
Venus Williams



"Success is a personal standard - reaching for the highest that is in us - becoming all that we can be."
Zig Ziglar



"Have the courage to say no. Have the courage to face the truth. Do the right thing because it is right. These are the magic keys to living your life with integrity."
W. Clement Stone



"I have no past. I have no future. There is only this moment, so live it fearlessly."
Written in 2008 by H.T. Payne



"Life is going to knock you down, from time to time, just like a good boxer. The difference in success and failure in life is whether or not you get up or stay down and it's a choice. I choose to get up and fight on."
Written in 2008 by W.P. Garrett



"Nothing great was ever achieved by being realistic!"
Tom Venuto --- Submitted by Brett J. --- Ohio
Everyone close to me is always telling me what I can't do, be realistic, you could never do that. Just believe what we tell you believe, we are more realistic than you. Whenever I start to wonder if they are right, I think of this quote.



"The greatest fear is knowing you will never be as great as you use to. The greatest triumph is proving that you will be even greater."
Written in 2008 by Allen Steble --- Australia



"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you are riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, jealousy, and mischief. Don't bury your thoughts; put your vision to reality. Wake up and live!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by N.A. --- California



"Never forget the power your dreams have. Believing in them gives you strength; focus on them and they will come true. Visions of tomorrow help you set the standard for today. Remember life is a journey, you should enjoy the ride."
Written in 2008 by Jackie H. --- Arizona



"Have courage to let the STAR inside of you SHINE! It can light the pathway of others in need of light!"
Copyright © 2008 Michelle W. Seamons
Too many times we hide our light under rocks, in the fear of rejection from others. It takes true courage to share and to let your light from inside shine. We all have one. Is someone else's light too dim for them to see their way? Are you willing to share yours?



"There are so many ways to fail but only one way to succeed; NEVER GIVE UP!"
Written in 2008 by Johni Pangalila --- Australia



"Accomplishment of small things leads to mighty things. Motivation to lead small victories results in glorious triumphs. Letting your light shine, even in defeat, is not failure but a stepping-stone to become stronger."
Copyright © 2008 Chad E. Hardy



"In every great act, there is a challenge. In every challenge, there is a reward. In every reward lies the product of our efforts. In every effort lies new beauty to be born."
Written in 2008 by Mohammed Onotu --- Nigeria



"Heroes get remembered but legends never die. Follow your heart and you can never go wrong."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by C.T. --- Washington



"Be a star and poke a hole in someone's darkness!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by G.M.K. --- Australia



"I've learned to love without being loved, I've sang without a voice, I've touched without hands, I've seen the light without eyes, I've smiled without lips, and I've smelled without a nose. Dare to seek the unknown; you will be surprised to see what is waiting at the other end. When one door is closed, one million more will open leaving choices. Choose based on your needs and not your wants."
Written in 2008 by Ianthe Harris --- Barbados
I wrote this quote simply because I have realized that nothing is impossible..."Dare to Knock"



"You never know when opportunities come. They can be slow as a snail or as fast as lightning. Our goal in life is to watch out for those opportunities, as they may be our one step to success."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Terrie Mclachy --- Australia



"Success is a great challenge. Enwrapped with fears to the pessimistic but to the optimistic, success is change for the better. Only the positive and the resolute make it to the end."
Written in 2008 by Bassey Ndon --- Nigeria

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