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Motivational Quotes To Inspire And Encourage

'I can and I will.'

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Motivational Quotes To Inspire And Encourage

There are oftentimes in our lives when we find ourselves in need of motivation. Maybe you've hit a lull in your school year, and the work keeps piling up but your desire to do that work is steadily declining. Maybe you've set a fitness goal for yourself, but find that the effort you're putting towards that goal is waning. No matter what stage of life we're in, we could all use a little extra push now and then. Hopefully, these quotes will help give you that extra dose of encouragement when you need it, for whatever reason it may be. You can do it!

1. It always seems impossible until it's done.

2. In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.

3. What you do today can improve all your tomorrows.

4. Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.

5. It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.

6. Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can.

7. I'd rather attempt to do something great and fail than to attempt to do nothing and succeed.

8. The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

9. You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water.

10. The best way to predict the future is to create it.

11. Don't be afraid to start over. It's a brand new opportunity to rebuild what you truly want.

12. Be somebody nobody thought you could be.

13. Nothing worth having comes easy.

14. Don't stop when you are tired. Stop when you are done.

15. I can and I will.

16. Be stubborn about your goals, and flexible about your methods.

17. If it's important to you, you will find a way. If not, you will find an excuse.

18. Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations.

19. The struggle you're in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow.

20. Do it now. Sometimes, "later" becomes "never."

I hope that a few of these quotes are helpful to you in accomplishing your goals, whatever they may be. Sometimes all we need is a reminder that a struggle is temporary. but a satisfactory result lasts forever. Go forth and be great!


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