222 Thought Of The Day Quotes To Motivate You

What would you do if you knew you couldn’t fail?

The thought of failure is something that everyone has experienced at some point or another. Whether it was failing in school, being rejected by someone, or even failing to achieve success in life, everyone has felt the sting of failure.

But what happens when you don’t allow yourself to fail? When you never give yourself permission to try new things, you miss out on opportunities to expand your knowledge and improve your skills. If you want to succeed in life, you need to embrace failure.

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222 Thought Of The Day Quotes To Motivate You

“We are all given a measure of failure in our lives. You just have to decide how much you will accept.”
“Don’t be afraid to fail. Failure is not fatal.”
“I’ve learned from my mistakes. I know now that the only thing worse than making a mistake is having no one to admit it to.”
“All successful people failed many times before they succeeded.”
“If you can learn from your failures, you won’t make them again.”
When you look for perfection, you shall never find it; but you shall always find room for improvement.
“What you resist persists: persistence breeds more resistance.”
“It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all – in which case you fail by default.”
“Success consists of going from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm.”
“Failures are stepping-stones to success.”
“Always remember that there is nothing wrong with trying. But remember too that not everything worth doing is easy.”
“The best way to avoid criticism is to criticize the critic.”
“There is no path to happiness. Happiness is the path.”
“The person who says he doesn’t care whether he fails or succeeds, usually does very badly either way.”
“No man is free who is not master of himself.”
“You cannot help the wind; you can only adapt to its direction.”
“To err is human; to forgive, divine.”
“A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.”
“Failure is part of the process of learning, rather than proof of incompetence.”
“As far as I’m concerned, failure is simply feedback.”
A good plan violently executed now is better than a perfect plan next week.”
The most important result of any experience is often not revealed until years later, when memories return, opinions change, and attitudes mature.
“There is a fine line between ambition and arrogance.”
“The road to success is paved by a noble ambition.”
It’s time to stop blaming others, start taking responsibility for yourself.
“Failing forward means starting over.”
“People ask me why I am so hard on myself. Why should I be hard on myself? Because I’m human.”
There are two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.”
“Life is 10% what happens to us and 90% how we react to it.”
“Anyone can tell you what you ought to do; it takes a genius to do it.”
You can waste your whole life being polite to people you don’t like.
“Successful people aren’t necessarily happy people; unhappy people are sometimes more successful than their more fortunate counterparts.”
“Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t accomplish anything.”
“Doing what you love makes work fun! And if you’re having fun, you’ll probably succeed!”
“Mistakes are inevitable, therefore make sure yours count.”
“Never say ‘never’ because nobody knows what tomorrow brings.”
“Happiness comes to those who sweat, pray, laugh and cry, smile and grow old with grace.”
“There will be days when you want to quit. Don’t give up. There will also be days when you feel like a failure. Don’t worry about them, they pass”.
“We learn by our mistakes and failures, and by watching others.”
“Remember this day. Remember that day when you first became aware of a growing sense of dissatisfaction, discontentment, and unhappiness.”
“It is difficult to understand why some people are miserable while surrounded by plenty of material possessions and luxuries. It seems to me that comfort has little to do with happiness.”
There is one thing worse than suffering from disappointment: never realizing that there was an alternative.
“If everyone were given the same abilities, opportunities and resources, but each individual had his own character, temperament, taste, and disposition, then all would be satisfied and contented with their lot, but alas, they would have no common bond of affection or sympathy.”
“Forgiveness is not only giving someone else another chance; it’s allowing yourself the freedom to move on without resentments.”
“I always look at things in terms of how I might improve something, even if it isn’t broken.”
“Sometimes we do our best in situations where we know we shouldn’t win.”
“Always remember that the only person you must please is yourself.”
“There are many roads to self-esteem. You may travel by train or by bus, but you get there eventually. No matter which way you go, self-respect lies ahead.”
“A man does what he wants to do, but he does whatever he can.”
What I really mean is that we must try harder to achieve our goals. We must find a way to push through the pain and discomfort that often come before success. This is precisely what separates great men from the rest of us.”
“The main purpose of art is to convey meaning, and meaning is conveyed most effectively when an artist is true to himself.”
When you put your heart into what you do, you become part of the experience and share its excitement.
“Most people fail because they aim too high.”
“In order for us to progress, we need to acknowledge the past so that we can take steps toward future improvement.”
“When I’m feeling down, I remind myself that my feelings are just temporary. That helps me to rise above any difficult situation. After all, the sun will still shine next time.”
“Successful people make decisions based on whether or not they believe they can accomplish a particular goal.
“Nothing worthwhile takes place overnight. If you expect a miracle, you’re bound to be disappointed.”
“You don’t reach the top by climbing over other people.”
“Don’t let anyone ever tell you that you should settle for second best, because you deserve much better than that.”
“Life presents us with choices, and we choose according to the values we hold dear.”
Everyone needs at least one friend whom he can trust completely – someone who cares enough to see him through the darkest night.
“Many people spend their lives trying to figure out the answer to an insoluble problem. The correct answer is staring them right in the face. They simply refuse to see it.”
We rarely realize how much of life we live until we begin living more deliberately.
“All life’s challenges can be met through patience and perseverance.”
“We learn far more about ourselves by how we cope with adversity than by the blessings that come our way.”
“Remember that every step taken brings you closer to reaching your dreams.”
To succeed at anything requires hard work, dedication, and determination.
“No matter what happens, we must continue striving for our goals.”
“Never allow the fear of failure to prevent you from taking action.”
“Being kind and compassionate doesn’t require perfection; it’s merely a choice.”
“Each day we have a chance to do something good. When we seize this opportunity, we reap rewards both known and unknown.”
A successful person is one whose mind has been made up, then acts accordingly.
“It’s easy to say that a certain way of doing things isn’t working well. It’s much tougher to admit when one’s own methods aren’t effective.”
“If we want to change the world, we must start with ourselves.”
“The secret of happiness is freedom from desire.”
“People are never satisfied with the results of their actions, but rather demand higher standards for themselves and others.”
Our attitude determines our altitude.
“Great achievements are not won by strength, nor wisdom, nor riches; they can only come through unselfishness, love and devotion to something beyond yourself.”
“I always look forward to a new adventure. No two days are exactly alike.”
“The only thing worse than being blind to reality is pretending you can see it clearly while ignoring everything around you.”
“Be willing to pay the price for greatness.”
Every day there is something we can do to improve our lives, strengthen our relationships, or give back to our community.
“Letting go of negative thoughts is a gradual process.”
“We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.”
“Success comes from within if you really want it bad enough.”
“There are no limits to what you can accomplish as long as you truly believe you will succeed.”
“Everything I’ve learned about myself has taught me to find joy in everyday moments.”
“What makes a man great is his character, not his position.”
“Even if you fail on a particular day, tomorrow is another opportunity to begin again.”
Always seek to become a better person. Never stop learning. Keep moving towards the light.”
When you feel like giving up, just remember your why and keep going!
“You don’t need to wait for someone else’s permission to make a difference in your life.”
“Don’t ask ‘what’ if you want to know ‘why’.”
“Just because you’re older doesn’t mean you understand less. Just because you’re younger doesn’t mean you understand more.”
“In order to get anywhere in life, we must first decide where we want to go.”
“Determination is sometimes more important than talent.”
“Believe in yourself! Have faith! You’ll achieve all your dreams.”
“Nothing worthwhile ever comes without sacrifice.”
“Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
“Sometimes it takes suffering to bring us down off our pedestal.”
“Everyone needs a little help once in awhile.”
Never take anything personally. Always consider how your actions might be affecting those close to you.”
“Doing well doesn’t necessarily equal success.”
It is difficult to free oneself from habits learned early in life.”
“No matter how hard you try, you may still miss your target.”
“We are all born winners!”
“Happiness does not depend upon outward conditions. We often misjudge the amount of happiness which depends upon inner contentment.”
“Take care of yourself and your work will take care of itself.”
“Your greatest weakness will also serve as your greatest strength at some point in your life.”
“It’s not what happens to you; it’s how you react to it that matters.”
“All things have a season. Yours is now.”
“A positive attitude helps you to change any situation in your favour.”
“If you think you can, you probably can.”
“Being a leader means doing what others don’t want to do but should.”
“Give people freedom, and they will thank you.”
“One way to avoid trouble is to prevent it before it starts.”
“You never know what you can accomplish until you try.”
“Keep your eyes fixed on the horizon, and not on the ground.”
The best way to overcome fear is to actually face your fears and conquer them.
As you grow older, you can expect to live longer, but not live forever.”
“It’s what you learn after you know everything that counts.”
“How you spend your days is often determined by how you spend your nights.”
“Failure isn’t fatal, as long as you learn something from it.”
“Courage grows out of commitment.”
“Successful people are usually those who have already succeeded.
“To be happy always, one must be humble enough to see oneself as others see him.”
“I cannot promise you a rose garden, but I can assure you that you will have roses.”
“You don’t have to be perfect to start; you just have to start.”
Remember that nothing worth having comes easily, and there is no shortcut to achieving your goals.”
“There is no failure except in no longer trying.”
“Be patient with everyone. Everyone you meet is fighting a harder battle.”
“You can only control your own future.”
“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.”
“You don’t need permission to succeed…but you do need permission to quit.”
“When you look into an abyss, the abyss looks back into you.”
“Failing forward is better than failing backward.”
“Even if you fall, pick yourself up again.”
“It is never too late to be whoever you want to be. There’s no time limit, stop whenever you want.”
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.”
“Never judge someone else until you walk in their shoes.”
“Life is about choices: You either move forward or backward.”
“The difference between living well and dying well lies in the quality of your life.”
“Nothing great was ever built without enthusiasm.”
“Success is getting closer every day.”
“Make sure that you make mistakes along the way.”
“What you put out into the world comes back to you.”
“No matter where you go, you’ve still got today.”
“Sometimes being smart isn’t as important as acting right.”
“You get out of life exactly what you put into it.”
“Wherever you go, whatever you do, believe you’ll succeed.”
“Most successful people build teams and surround themselves with talented individuals.”
In order for you to achieve success, you must first be willing to accept responsibility.
“Every person has a purpose…and a dream.”
“If you want to realize your dreams, you must take risks.”
“Believe in yourself, because when you believe in yourself, then anything’s possible.”
“All great journeys begin with a single step.”
“We cannot direct the wind but we can adjust our sails so that the wind blows where we wish it to go.”
“Whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.”
It takes more strength to build a strong team than it does to destroy a weak one.
“You can’t sit at home and wait for opportunities to come to you–you have to go out and create some opportunities.”
“Actions speak louder than words.”
“Great things are not meant to be easy but they are worth doing even if nobody applauds.”
“Everything happens for a reason, and all events are part of a chain of destiny.”
“Dreaming begins with a whisper.”
“You’re only given a little spark of madness. You mustn’t lose it.”
“Your actions determine whether your intentions were good or bad.”
“Not everything that counts can be counted, and not everything that can be counted counts.”
“I didn’t change myself; I changed my circumstances.”
“Never give up on your dreams.”
“Don’t worry about failure, worrying about failure is itself a form of failure.”
“The past is history. The future hasn’t happened yet.”
“Worrying does nothing except make the problem worse.”
To thine own self be true.
“Be prepared to handle adversity.”
“Do the best you can under the conditions that exist.”
“There are two types of failures: those who learn from them and those who don’t.”
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
Winners aren’t born, winners are made over time through hard work, perseverance, and dedication.
“When you set a goal, break it down into small steps and keep working toward achieving each step.”
“Take chances, live passionately, follow your heart, stay focused and drive relentlessly!”
“Don’t let fear stop you from pursuing your dreams.”
“Just like there are no accidents in life…there are no coincidences either.”
“Letting go is better than holding on too tight.”
“If you can dream it, you can achieve it.”
“If you love something, let it go. If it doesn’t come back, you just lost a friend.”
“If you think you know it all, you certainly don’t know enough.”
“Life changes people faster than any other profession.
Some people say that if you fall seven times you should give up. Well, I’m not going to quit. I might stumble sometimes, but I am determined to stand up again.”
“Change is inevitable. Growth is optional.
“Goals without plans are goals.”
“One day at a time is an excellent way to approach life.”
“Keep moving forward! Don’t ever look back!”
“You will accomplish much more if you do exactly what you planned to do instead of what others expect you to do.”
“What gets measured gets done.”
“In order to succeed, you need passion, discipline and tenacity.”
“No matter what anyone says, dreams are really real. They simply need someone to help you get started.”
“Sometimes you will hit rock bottom before you reach the top.”
“Don’t dwell on the bad, focus on the good.”
“Determination grows as the road becomes steeper and longer.”
“If you want to move mountains, start by taking baby steps.”
“Always leave room for improvement.”
“Nothing great was ever achieved without struggle.”
“You have to put yourself in uncomfortable situations.”
“It’s easier to ask forgiveness than permission.”
A lot of negative energy comes out of negative thinking. It’s always better to think positive.”
“It takes courage to grow.”
“We cannot control what we cannot see and so we can never be certain of tomorrow. We must therefore spend our lives preparing to face uncertainty.
“There are many days when success seems impossible. But there are also many days when failure seems inevitable.”
“Don’t compare yourself to others unless you want to remain where you are.”
“Only you can make yourself happy or unhappy. No one else can do this.”
“The only thing that matters is how well you deal with problems when they arise.”
“Never underestimate the importance of making a beginning.”
“To get somewhere, first you have to be able to walk.”
“Failure isn’t fatal; it’s merely inconvenient.”
“Our mistakes are often evidence of our ignorance, not our incompetence.”
“If you haven’t failed at anything worth doing, you haven’t tried hard enough.”
“Success is a journey, not a destination.”
“When you’re tired of trying, give up.”
“Every problem looks insurmountable until you conquer it.
“Everyone has obstacles in his own path. But when he encounters them, he must learn to overcome them.”
“I’ve learned to recognize the difference between temporary setbacks and permanent defeats.”
“People may forget what you said, forgive what they did but they’ll never forget how you made them feel.”