196 Winners Mindset Quotes To Help You Thrive

How often do you hear someone say something along the lines of “I don’t want to win because I don’t want anyone else to beat me at anything” or “I don‘t want to get better at anything because then everyone would see my weaknesses”?

Winning isn’t always fun. In fact, winning can sometimes be downright stressful.

When you start thinking negatively about your performance, you might begin to doubt yourself. This negative attitude towards winning can cause you to become less competitive.

Winning isn’t always enjoyable. Sometimes, you may even find yourself feeling stressed out after a victory. If you’re constantly worried about losing, you might begin to question whether you really deserve to win.

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196 Success Quotes to Help You Cultivate A Winner’s Mindset

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Be the type of person who never allows fear to stop him from doing what he wants to do.” -Unknown
“All great success comes from small beginnings.”
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”
There are no limits to growth, only the boundaries of our minds.
You have everything in life that you need for your present happiness; all that you ask for and more than enough for your highest good.”
What we think, how we feel, what we believe determines the kind of lives we lead.
If you look into the mind of a champion, you will never again walk away unimpressed.
“When you let go of external things and focus on internal things, you’ll discover that there’s nothing holding you back.”
It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are, but it takes even greater courage to love yourself just as you are.
“Doubts and fears never made any great man or woman.”
“Don’t seek approval. Be confident in who you are, and others will follow.”
“Do not worry about your past mistakes. Focus on the lessons learned so far!”
“Never allow circumstances to dictate your destiny.”
The most important thing in life is to learn how to give out love and encouragement to people around us.
“We must accept responsibility for ourselves before we can hope to succeed in helping others.”
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”
“If you want to change the world, take care of yourself first.”
“Believe in yourself, and you will achieve wonders.”
“Just like the mountains, obstacles are part of life. You simply need to know how to climb them.”
Every day, every hour, makes a difference when it comes to achieving goals.”
“To accomplish great things, two things are needed; a plan, and not quite enough time.”
“Nothing happens until you decide it should happen.”
A friend is one who understands us better than we understand ourselves.
“Take action each day with the understanding that tomorrow is another day full of possibilities.”
“Some days you’ll hit the bullseye, some days the target gets bigger and harder to hit. But keep shooting, and eventually you’ll drop it.”
Life is not a stage on which we were created to struggle — it’s the place where we are daily invited to dance in the spotlight. – Dr. Shannon Reece
“Remembering to make time for family can be difficult, when work demands so much of our attention. We are a busy society, however, we still manage to carve out time for ourselves.
“Many times you won’t know where you’re going, until you know exactly where you’ve been.”
“One day at a time. That’s what it takes. It is a marathon, not a sprint.”
“Focus on the end result, not the steps along the way.”
“Everyone has their own unique style of learning. Everyone learns differently.”
“Life may throw many challenges at you, but through trials you gain strength, character and wisdom.”
“People often mistake quiet determination for passivity. In fact, true strength lies within the ability to control your emotions and direct your thoughts toward positive outcomes.
The most common cause of failures in life is trying to live somebody else’s dream instead of pursuing our own dreams.
“We all have different abilities, but we share the same values.”
“You cannot do everything, you only have 24 hours in a day and then some. So choose wisely which battles you fight.”
When you feel like giving up, remember why you started.
“Keep fighting – don’t ever give up. Even if you lose, you haven’t lost anything because you were doing this anyway.”
“Be nice to everyone. It will pay off.”
“All over the world people are looking for ways to improve themselves. The secret lies in improving oneself.”
“Knowledge alone does not lead to success, but ignorance is the real enemy.”
“Learn to enjoy today while you prepare for tomorrow.”
“Sometimes it seems as though there’s no time left, but the clock isn’t running against you.”
“No matter how hard you try, sometimes it just doesn’t seem like you win.”
“Give someone an opportunity and they will grow into something beautiful.”
“It’s what you put in front of you that determines whether or not you get what you desire.”
“Dream big, but always remain grounded.”
“Perseverance pays off.”
“The question is not ‘What are you afraid of?’ but rather, ‘What are you willing to endure?'”
Don’t wait to start living your best life. Start now!”
“In order to succeed, all you really need is a good idea and the willingness to act on it.”
“Never say die! If you have an idea, go ahead and implement it even if others tell you it’s impossible.”
“You might not be able to see the whole staircase but if you take the first step, you may find yourself somewhere wonderful.”
“If you want to change the world, begin with yourself.”
“There’s nothing wrong with being ambitious, but don’t let ambition destroy you.”
“Success comes from those who dare to fail before they dare to succeed.”
“I learned that every setback was a stepping stone towards my goal.”
The greatest obstacle to achieving anything worthwhile is not a lack of talent, but a lack of motivation.”
“Do not look back. Look forward to the future with hope.”
Your mind can be a powerful ally, but it can also become your worst enemy.”
“I’m grateful for the obstacles I’ve had to overcome.”
Most successful people understand that the most important thing in life is not status or money; but instead, it is relationships, family and friends.
“We must learn to be satisfied with small victories.”
“When you face challenges, the key is to stay calm and focused on the task at hand.”
“Every great journey begins with one step. One foot in front of the other. Keep moving.”
“Always aim high, but never leave room for disappointment.”
“Don’t waste time wishing things could be better, work to make them so.”
“Happiness is not found by seeking pleasure; happiness is created when you decide to love and respect yourself.”
“Some people think being happy means having more money or material possessions. But true happiness comes from within – from knowing and loving yourself.”
No matter where you come from, if you’re willing to work hard for the right goals and follow through, you’ll accomplish your dreams.
“Let your light shine bright.”
“No man is bigger than his imagination.”
“Life is too short to spend it complaining about the past, worrying about the future, or feeling sorry about the present.”
“I’ll do whatever it takes to win games, whether it’s sitting on a bench waving a towel, handing a cup of water to a teammate, or hitting the game-winning shot.”
“A winner thinks only positive thoughts.”
“Nothing worth doing ever began because somebody thought it couldn’t be done.”
“Be passionate about what you do and believe in what you stand for.”
“If you fail to plan, then you are planning to fail.”
“Failing to prepare is preparing to fail.”
“Whatever you choose, keep choosing.”
“You should always strive for excellence.”
“Everything was done to become a better basketball player, everything, and so when you have that point of you then literally the world becomes your library to help you to become better at your craft.”
“Don’t limit yourself, don’t set limits for yourself.”
It’s easy to give up when times are tough. It takes courage to continue when times are good.”
“Believe in yourself. Have faith in yourself. You can achieve much more than you dream of right now.”
“Live each day as if it were your last.”
“People will forget what you said, they will forget what you did, but none will ever forget how you made them feel.”
“Dare to be different.”
“Good health is the best foundation of all success.”
“Keep your eyes on the prize.”
“The mindset isn’t about seeking a result—it’s more about the process of getting to that result. It’s about the journey and the approach. It’s a way of life. I do think that it’s important, in all endeavours, to have that mentality.”
“Forget yesterday and concentrate on today.”
“Just remember, no mistake, no failure, no disgrace.”
“Nothing ventured nothing gained.”
“Do not dwell on the mistakes of the past, focus on the opportunities of the future.”
“Stay away from negative people. They drag you down.”
“Sometimes we need to fall down in order to get back up again.”
“The most important thing is to try and inspire people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.
“Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle.”
“Knowledge is power.”
“Never apologize for who you are. And never apologize for trying!”
“When you reach out to others, let there be no doubt that you have received an answer.”
“Dreams are like wishes. Only those who believe in them act upon them.”
There is something special about finding the person who makes your heart sing.
“When we are saying this cannot be accomplished, this cannot be done, then we are short-changing ourselves. My brain, it cannot process failure. It will not process failure. Because if I have to sit there and face myself and tell myself, ‘You’re a failure,’ I think that is worse, that is almost worse than death.
“Success does not consist in never making mistakes, but rather in never repeating them.”
“All of us are capable of producing our own miracles.”
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.”
“Everything changes except character.”
“We must learn to live together before we can learn to die together.”
“The main thing is to keep moving forward.”
“Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is just the silent voice at the end of the day saying ‘I will try again tomorrow.'”
“Your attitude determines your altitude.”
“When one door closes another opens: but we often look so long and regretfully upon the closed doors that we do not see the ones which open for us.”
“Remember this: A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
“What would you change? What would you do differently?”
“How important is it to you? If it was very important, I’m sure it would work out.”
It takes time to build trust; it takes even longer to rebuild it after a breach of trust.”
Make friends with pain, it helps you become a better person.”
“No matter where you go or how far you travel, your greatest adventure is the life in your own mind”
“Everyone has dreams. But only few make their dreams come true.”
“Life isn’t measured by the breaths we take. Life is measured by the moments that take our breath away.”
“When things aren’t going well, remind yourself why they’re going poorly.”
“Don’t give up on life until you’ve given up on yourself.”
“If you find yourself wishing someone else were having a problem, ask yourself what you’d wish for if it were happening to you.”
“Forget those who forget you – when you forget them, they forget you too.”
“A good leader leads by example, a great leader inspires through action.”
“A man’s environment and habits make him what he is.”
“Hate is anger without love. Hate is cowardice. You may refuse to admit it, but hate is all around you.”
“Love is giving, hope is keeping, faith is doing.”
“In times of loss, don’t spend more time lamenting what could have been, focus on what is.”
“It is possible to love people and still maintain distance from them.”
“As much as we want to succeed, we must first accept who we are and embrace the reality of who we are; because if we don’t, nothing will ever get better.’
People who have learned to forgive themselves are less likely to blame others.”
“When you feel stuck, start thinking about what you really want and stop thinking about what you don’t want.”
“Knowledge is power, but wisdom comes from experience.”
“A confident person stands tall, while the weak bow down.”
“The best way to predict your future is to create it”
“It’s easy to lose sight of what’s most valuable when you’re focused on what’s easiest.”
“You can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but you can train an old dog new skills.”
“Sometimes your heart needs to be broken into pieces, so it grows back stronger.”
“Life is made up of choices, some bad, some good, some difficult, some simple. All these decisions determine who we are as people, and ultimately, how successful we are.”
“Dreams are like sunrises – Most people miss them while they are rising. Remember, though, that the sunrise is only visible when it reaches high enough in the sky.”
“Nothing worth having comes easily. It requires sacrifice, effort, and hard work.”
“The secret to success is learning how to handle failure.”
“Never let anyone tell you what you cannot do. You just need determination and confidence.”
“To find happiness, look within.”
“Every day that passes brings us closer to death. So every moment should be lived fully, to its fullest potential.”
“If you learn nothing else from my story, please learn this: Never underestimate the ability of one person to affect many lives.”
“There are two types of people in this world: Those who know deep inside themselves that something is wrong with the world, and those who pretend everything is fine”.
“We will never know the height of the mountain we climb, until we reach the top and see the view.”
“What matters isn’t whether or not we live our dreams, it’s whether or not we dream at all.”
“You can either choose to feel sorry for yourself or take responsibility for your life.”
“You can always go home again.”
“No matter where you are, no matter how alone you think you are… there is another person somewhere feeling deeply exactly the same way as you.
“I’ve learned that if I’m going to achieve goals, I have to set myself goals that are tougher than I am.”
“Success doesn’t come to you; it comes from inside you.”
The most important thing a parent can give his child is the love of understanding.
“Many times the greatest lessons come from pain.”
Don’t wait for the perfect time to act; it may never come.
“Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive, and then go and do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
“We cannot control what happens to us; however, we can decide what kind of response we will make to it.”
“You can say ‘no’ to things you don’t want, but you can’t say ‘yes’ to other peoples wishes without losing yourself along the way.”
“Life’s best lessons are learned on the way down.”
“One step forward, two steps back. But eventually, you end up falling on your ass, and that’s when you begin to move!”
“When I was young, I wanted to change the world. Now that I am older, I realize the world is changing me.”
“Most of us spend more years worrying about what might happen, than living in anticipation of what actually does happen.”
“It’s better to fail trying than succeed running.”
“Everything begins and ends with me! No one else has any right to judge me!”
“It takes far less energy to forgive than it takes to hold a grudge.”
“You get out of life what you put into it.”
“The key to happiness lies in giving others joy. The key to contentment is to help others grow.”
“I believe that we become what we think about. If you think about winning, you’re probably gonna win. If you think about losing, you’re probably gonna lose.”
“In order to succeed you must first believe you can.”
“Doing well by doing good works and being charitable, is an investment that pays dividends throughout eternity.”
“I am what I am because you were what you were.”
“A closed heart only hurts itself.”
“As long as I kept thinking about my mistakes, they’d continue happening.”
“Happiness is not a goal. Happiness is a byproduct of reaching your goals.”
“There is no such thing as failure. There is only feedback.”
“I’m stronger now because I’ve been knocked down before.”
“If you really want something, you’ll find a way even if the odds are against you.”
“Be the type of person that when your feet hit the floor each morning, the devil says: ‘That’s for sure.’ And be happy.”
“Never let anyone tell you that you aren’t smart enough, or strong enough, or capable enough to accomplish your dreams.”
“If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit home and worry about it – go out and get busy living.”
“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
Take care of your body, mind, spirit and soul, because we die once, but these things never stop living.
“When you believe you can, all things are possible.”
“What you focus on grows.”
“If you feel like you’re going through hell, keep moving.”
“Every day is a new beginning, a chance to start over, to create the future you choose.”
“Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, he can achieve.”
“If you always do what everybody tells you to do, you’ll be somebody nobody likes.”
“The secret of success is learning how to use your failures as stepping stones.”
“Nothing worthwhile comes easily.”