"MOTIVATION"
"Just say you can win and never look back."
Written in 2005 by Manoj Lalavat --- India
"Very often, when you fall over, you learn to walk more successfully."
Douglas Tribe --- Submitted by Phil Thomas --- United Kingdom
I heard Douglas Tribe say this during a leadership seminar and I immediately latched onto its simple message - we learn much through our mistakes. But too many of us are too frightened to make mistakes.
"Stellar teams are invariably made up of quirky individuals who typically rub each other raw, but they figure out - with the spiritual help of a gifted leader - how to be their peculiar selves and how to win championships as a team...at the same time."
Tom Peters
"Success is only a word, but achieving it is a lifestyle."
Written in 2005 by Rudy Byleveld --- Saudi Arabia
"If you believe in something, then go for it. If anyone can, so can you."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Chigz Gohel --- United Kingdom
"Don't measure success or failure by material wealth but by how you feel, as it is our feelings that determine the richness of our lives. Don't let bad moments overcome you, be patient and they will pass!!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by S.G. --- South Africa
Live life to the fullest and use your abilities and success to help others.
"Your stumbling block will never become your stepping stone until you step on it."
Written in 1996 by Silton Townsend --- Jamaica
"Action ...action, action, action. That is the only secret of success. Even though you have skills, techniques, and talent your dreams will come true only when you take some actions to achieve your goals. Start from where you are, with what you have and never be satisfied by your progress."
Written in 2005 by Shivraj Yadav --- India
I learned this lesson from failures in life. These failures gave me great understandings; without action nothing is possible. Stop wondering in fool's daydreams and start your life in the real world...there are no limits to your powers.
"When you inspire to acquire what you desire, you shouldn't retire, but refire!"
The late Chief Bola Ige
--- Submitted by Olaposi Olatubosun --- United Kingdom
"Humiliating failures are potential steps to success."
Written in 2005 by Jose B. Cabajar --- Philippines
Well-analyzed failures surely give us the needed knowledge, understanding and wisdom so we can pursue our goals with confidence.
"No matter what happens to you through your life, just remember...it's just water."
Copyright © 2005 Matthew Richardson
EXPLANATION: Water is the most innocent of all things. When you spill a glass of water on the floor andget upset, the one thing your mother says is, 'Relax, it's just water'. So in dramatic times, it's just water. I said this once to someone and they said, 'Yeah, well I'm too fragile. Even water would hurt me.' And my response was, that water can't even hurt the most delicate paintings...sit back, relax, and realize...it's just water.
"Never let your opponent play you, you play them...Look them right in the eye and let them know that they're defeated."
My coach --- Submitted by Steven C. --- Kentucky
I play high school basketball and this is what my coach always tells me, just never give up andyou will succeed guys.
"Obstacles are mere challenges and challenges are stepping-stones to success."
Written in 2005 by Donina Va'a Renata --- NSW, Australia
"When there is a hill to climb, don't think that waiting will make it smaller. Motivation is what gets you started, Dedication is what makes you decide, Determination is what gets you going."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Shilpika Ponnappa --- India
When I find myself lost, I just read these words again and get back in spirit.
"I never think about what I had, but ALWAYS about what I want!"
Written in 2005 by Glen Maree --- South Africa
Self-composed motivational quote for my staff.
"If anything goes bad, I did it. If anything goes semi-good, we did it. If anything goes really good, then you did it. That's all it takes to get people to win football games for you."
Paul William "Bear" Bryant
"Because of their courage, their lack of fear, they (creative people) are willing to make silly mistakes. The truly creative person is one who can think crazy; such a person knows full well that many of his great ideas will prove to be worthless. The creative person is flexible - he is able to change as the situation changes, to break habits, to face indecision and changes in conditions without undue stress. He is not threatened by the unexpected as rigid, inflexible people are."
Frank Goble
"Whether you're winning or losing, it is important to always be yourself. You can't change because of the circumstances around you."
Cotton Fitzsimmons
"The difference between a Manager and a Leader: Managers lead by sight, leaders lead by faith."
Copyright © 2005 Andy Binford
"If you aim to fly, then don't hang around with chickens. Why? Because chickens can't fly."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Solly Phala --- Limpopo, South Africa
"Don't wait for flowers to be brought to you, plant your own garden."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by E.I. --- California
"Exceptional people make exceptional sacrifices while demanding exceptional outcomes."
Copyright © 2005 Paul Fikes
"The only difference between a successful person and an unsuccessful person is that a successful person is WILLING to do the uncomfortable."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by James Iskandar --- Singapore
"Dedication, determination and devotion are three keys of success."
Written in 2005 by Neha Verma --- India