It’s here. The highly-dreaded, energy-sucking, sleep-depriving time that is Finals Week. Whether you’re taking a study break, just woke up from a nap you definitely didn’t have time for, or are telling yourself you’ll only watch one episode on Netflix, here are some motivational quotes to get you through this difficult time. R.I.P. social life. See you in a week.
1. “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do.” - Jeff Olson
2. “Nothing can stop the man with the right mental attitude from achieving his goal; nothing on earth can help the man with the wrong mental attitude.” - Thomas Jefferson
3. “Some people dream of great accomplishments, while others stay awake and do them.” - Unknown
4. “One of the most common causes of failure is the habit of quitting when one is overtaken by temporary defeat.” - Napoleon Hill
5. "Striving for success without hard work is like trying to harvest where you haven’t planted.” - David Bly
6. "I’m not telling you it is going to be easy — I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it.” - Art Williams
7. "Tough times never last, but tough people do.” - Robert H. Schuller
8. "Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” - Thomas Edison
9. "Do not look for approval except for the consciousness of doing your best." -Andrew Carnegie
10. "Every accomplishment starts with the decision to try." - Gail Devers
11. “The surest way not to fail is to determine to succeed." - Richard Brinsley Sheridan
12. "There is no substitute for hard work." - Thomas Edison
13. "An obstacle is often a stepping stone." - Prescott
And remember, don't let grades define your self-worth.