Motivation is the driving force which causes us to achieve goals. Motivation is said to be intrinsic or extrinsic. The term is generally used to describe the causes for animal behavior as well. According to various theories, motivation may be rooted in a basic need to minimize physical pain and maximize pleasure, or it may include specific needs such as eating and resting, or a desired object, goal, state of being, ideal, or it may be attributed to less apparent reasons such as altruism, selfishness, morality or avoiding mortality......Wikipedia.
As we start our 2011 journey, I would like to share some of my favorite motivational quotes which I have adapted to use as I work on my various business and personal goals. For a success -seeking individual, inspirational quotes are as fuel is to a rocket propelling one to a new world of possibilities.
I have made my personal remarks/thoughts after each quote. Enjoy!
QUOTE NO. 1
Nothing Ventured, Nothing Gained!
If you don't take some calculated risks in life, your life will remain at the same place. Dreaming without acting is no good to anyone .
QUOTE NO. 2
"You will pay the price if you believe the promise". - Jim Rohn
What is it that you want?
How bad do you want it?Do you believe your life will change when you realise your dream/s?
If your answer is in the positive, you will do whatever it takes to achieve your goal.
QUOTE NO. 3
The man who seeks one thing in life and but one
May hope to achieve it before life is done;
But he who seeks all things, whereever he goes
Only reaps from the hopes which around him he sows
A harvest of barren regrets. ---Robert Bulwer-Lytton.
We fail to reach our goals because of not focusing on that one thing we want.
QUOTE NO. 4
"I will study and get ready, and perhaps my chance will come." --Abraham Lincoln.
Whatever situation you are in right now, I urge you to expand your knowledge by reading and attending motivational seminars and learning from those who have already walked the road and reached their destination.
QUOTE NO. 5
Its not over until its over!
You will never reach your destination if you don't stick to the plan. Don't quit, hang in their until things happen.
QUOTE NO. 6
"You don't have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great." Les Brown.
You can not expect results if you never take the first step. Successful people are successful because of the actions they took.
QUOTE NO. 7
"The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step". Lao-Tzu.
The major thing is to make the first step, once you do that the next step follows naturally. What do you want to do? Just plan and go for it. Period.
QUOTE NO. 8
Carl Bard once said..."Though no one can go back and make a brand-new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand-new ending."
Never allow your age to prevent you from starting and persuing a new project. As long as you enjoy good health go ahead and do something and see what happens.
QUOTE NO. 9
Pay the price...There is no success without sacrifice. If we succeed without sacrifice, it is because someone who went before us paid the price. If you sacrifice and don't see success, then someone who follows will reap success. This statement was made by my mentor John C. Maxwell, who is a leadership expert, speaker, author and founder of EQUIP, a nonprofit organisation that has trained more than 5 million leaders in 126 countries worldwide.
QUOTE NO. 10
Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom.
AND IN ALL YOUR GETTING, GET UNDERSTANDING.
Proverbs 4:7
Education and riches are good things to have but the most important thing is to seek wisdom to be able to manage our affairs better.
Whatever you would like to do, don't delay, do it today!
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