Motivational quotes for success to fuel your drive


Motivational quotes for success have been leading the way for a long time. They can spark our will, give us hope, and drive us to achieve our goals. They may inspire us, drive our dreams, and challenge us.

These words of wisdom, typically spoken by visionaries and leaders, remind us of our potential. 

Motivational quotes can help you succeed in your job, overcome challenges, and grow personally.

Motivational quotes for success in life

“Some women choose to follow men, and some choose to follow their dreams. If you’re wondering which way to go, remember that your career will never wake up and tell you that it doesn’t love you anymore.” — Lady Gaga


Motivational quotes for success remind us that success is a mindset, a constant pursuit of perfection, not just talent or luck. These quotes will motivate you and inspire you to take advantage of every opportunity.

Let these words motivate you to overcome obstacles, pursue your goals, and achieve your ambitions. Unlock your potential, harness your inner strength, and start a transforming success journey. 

Use these inspiring quotes to achieve greatness:

1. “You are the sum total of everything you’ve ever seen, heard, eaten, smelled, been told, forgot ― it’s all there. Everything influences each of us, and because of that I try to make sure that my experiences are positive.” - Maya Angelou

2. “Your talent determines what you can do. Your motivation determines how much you’re willing to do. Your attitude determines how well you do it.” - Lou Holtz

3. “You’ve gotta dance like there’s nobody watching, Love like you’ll never be hurt, Sing like there’s nobody listening, And live like it’s heaven on earth.” - William W. Purkey

4. “Folks are usually about as happy as they make up their minds to be.” - Abraham Lincoln

5. “You learn more from failure than from success. Don’t let it stop you. Failure builds character.” - Unknown

6. “Fairytales do not tell children that dragons exist. Children already know that dragons exist. Fairytales tell children that dragons can be killed.” - G K Chesterton

7. “The bad news is time flies. The good news is you’re the pilot.” - Michael Altshuler

8. “It’s no use going back to yesterday because I was a different person then.” - Alice, Alice In Wonderland

9. “When we get to the end of the story, you will know more than you do now…” - Hans Christian Andersen, The Snow Queen

10. “Learn as if you will live forever, live like you will die tomorrow.” - Mahatma Gandhi

11. “It is only when we take chances, when our lives improve. The initial and the most difficult risk that we need to take is to become honest.” - Walter Anderson

12. “Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear.” - George Addair

13. "There are two types of people who will tell you that you cannot make a difference in this world: those who are afraid to try and those who are afraid you will succeed.” - Ray Goforth

14. "Stop chasing the money and start chasing the passion." - Tony Hsieh

15. "Do one thing every day that scares you." - Anonymous

16. "All progress takes place outside the comfort zone." - Michael John Bobak

17. "The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

18. "The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney

19. "The difference between who you are and who you want to be is what you do." - Unknown

20. "There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality." - Anthony Robbins

"I never dreamed about success, I worked for it." — Estee Lauder


21. "Keep on going, and the chances are that you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I never heard of anyone ever stumbling on something sitting down." - Charles F. Kettering

22. “Success isn’t overnight. It’s when everyday you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up.” - Dwayne Johnson

23. “Do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are.” - Teddy Roosevelt

24. “Women, like men, should try to do the impossible. And when they fail, their failure should be a challenge to others.” - Amelia Earhart

25. “Energy and persistence conquer all things.” - Benjamin Franklin

26. “Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” - Thomas A. Edison

27. “It is better to fail in originality than to succeed in imitation.” - Herman Melville

28. “In most things success depends on knowing how long it takes to succeed.” - Montesquieu

29. “There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there — you must go beyond them.” - Bruce Lee

30. “However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at.” - Stephen Hawking

Motivational quotes for success at work

“Success in management requires learning as fast as the world is changing.” — Warren Bennis


31. “The secret of success in every field is redefining what success means to you. It can’t be your parent’s definition, the media’s definition, or your neighbor’s definition. Otherwise, success will never satisfy you.” - RuPaul

32. “Success depends upon previous preparation, and without such preparation there is sure to be failure.” - Confucius

33. “Find something you’re passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.” - Julia Child

34. “Success is only meaningful and enjoyable if it feels like your own.” - Michelle Obama

35. “Talent alone won’t make you a success. Neither will being in the right place at the right time, unless you are ready.” - Johnny Carson

36. “The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual.” - Vince Lombardi

37. “It is literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others to succeed.” - Napoleon Hill

38. “There is no such thing as a self-made man. You will reach your goals only with the help of others.” - George Shinn

39. “Great things in business are never done by one person. They’re done by a team of people.” - Steve Jobs

40. “The level of our success is limited only by our imagination and no act of kindness, however small, is ever wasted.” - Aesop

How to succeed in your life? 


Although the path to success is extremely personal and complicated, certain generalities can help you along the way. 

It's important to have well-defined objectives and a plan for achieving them. Develop a can-do attitude, step out of your comfort zone, and keep going no matter what comes your way.

Acquire new, useful skills and knowledge consistently. Accept setbacks as stepping stones to success. 

You should take care of yourself and be in the company of positive people. Focus, be flexible, and enjoy small victories along the road. Always stay true to who you are and ensure your journey aligns with who you are as a person.

Remember that everyone has their unique path to success that may shift and change over time. 

Always act according to your principles, trust your instincts, and check in with yourself to make sure your goals align with who you are.

Meanwhile, motivational quotes for success can inspire, motivate, and lead us to achievement.

They help us create objectives, develop a growth mentality, and overcome obstacles.

Let them remind us that we can achieve our dreams with dedication, resilience, and self-belief.

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