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One of the most famous inspirational quotes on success comes from Henry Ford, who said, Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right. People who dream big and go after their goals are often rewarded with greater successes than they could have imagined, which is what makes these five success story quotes so important to read and remember. Success doesn’t happen by accident; it happens through hard work and passion and dedication.

 

 Below are 5 Success Story Quotes to Inspire You.

 

1) You have got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.

 

Robert Frost ― Robert Frost, The Secret Sits of Married Men. In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby ― Bill Cosby, Fatherhood I have missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take a game winning shot, and I missed.. And I turned the ball over thousands of times. But I have made more than 15,000 shots in my career. I have taken more than 6,000 free throws. And I have scored more than 3,000 points... And that’s why all of you stand here today. – Michael Jordan ― Michael Jordan, Basketball Hall of Fame Indomitable Spirit: A Memoir ― Michelle Kwan If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you’re always in the same place. ― Nora Roberts ― Nora Roberts, Vision in White People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing - that's why we recommend it daily. - Zig Ziglar -- Zig Ziglar , See You at the Top 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 -- Ray Goforth, The Power of Positive Thinking Be like a postage stamp. Stick to one thing until you get there. ― Josh Billings -- Josh Billings, Josh Billings: His Sayings What gets us into trouble is not what we don't know; it's what we know for sure that just ain't so. -- Mark Twain -- Mark Twain, Life on the Mississippi So many books, so little time. -- Frank Zappa -- Frank Zappa, Jazz from Hell (album) Anything that won't sell, I don't want to invent. Its sale is proof of utility, and utility is success. — Thomas Edison — Thomas Edison, quoted in The American Magazine, May 1910 (p. 467) Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about. -- Jessica Biel -- Jessica Biel, Maxim Magazine Interview, September 2006 The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.

 

2) If I had listened to my critics, I would have been buried a long time ago.

Walt Disney said it best when he stated, If you can dream it, you can do it. It is a short success story that gives us hope that we too can be successful if we set our minds to something great. As Walt Disney once famously said, You can design and create and build...and no one can ever stop you. Learn from his words that criticism does not have to destroy your dreams; rather, use criticism as motivation to propel yourself forward. There are millions of short success stories out there that inspire us every day—go find yours! And remember, anything is possible with hard work and determination. Don’t let anyone stand in your way of achieving greatness. The road may be difficult at times, but it will all be worth it in the end. Be brave enough to follow your dreams and fight for what you believe in—it will pay off for sure! 

In addition to doing your research into other people's experiences, here are some questions to ask yourself about risks involved with pursuing your dream: Do I feel ready? Have I invested time developing my skills related to my business idea? How much money will I need? Have I saved up or come up with a plan for how to finance my project? Are my financial needs stable enough so that I can afford any costs related to starting up my business? Am I going to be able to work on my business while also working another job? What is going to happen if things don't go as planned? What do I do if there is an emergency in my life (i.e., job loss)? Who is going to help me out when things get tough? Will I have support from family and friends? Will they understand why I'm leaving my current job/career path? Is it possible to find a mentor who has already done what I want to do? If not, what kind of training will I need before attempting to start my own business? Where am I going to live if it doesn't make sense financially for me to stay where I am now (renting vs. buying; living alone vs. sharing space with roommates)? When I think about all of these factors, do I still believe that my idea is worth pursuing? If you’re still unsure after answering these questions, it might be wise to wait until you’re more prepared. The last thing you want to do is jump into something half-heartedly and then give up quickly because you weren’t fully committed. This may seem like common sense, but we often forget to consider our feelings toward risk when we’re caught up in our dreams. And remember—it’s okay to change your mind! If you decide later that entrepreneurship isn’t right for you, no one will fault you for it. 

 

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3) You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.

Les Brown. (4,000+ shares) ______________ To dream anything you want to dream, you have to be brave enough to pay attention.: Steve Jobs. (5,000+ shares) ______________ Live with passion!: Robert Earl Keen. (6,000+ shares) ______________ The best revenge is massive success.: Frank Sinatra. (3,500+ shares) ______________ All things are difficult before they are easy.: Thomas Fuller. (1,800+ shares) ______________ If you’re going through hell, keep going.: Winston Churchill. (2,700+ shares) ______________

I don’t know where I’m going but I’m on my way.: Carl Sandburg. (1,200+ shares) ______________ When I let go of what I am, I become what I might be.: Lao Tzu. (3,500+ shares) ______________ The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.: Eleanor Roosevelt. (2,600+ shares) ______________ A dream doesn’t become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination and hard work.: Colin Powell. (3,300+ shares) ______________ If you have built castles in the air, your work need not be lost; that is where they should be. Now put foundations under them.: Henry David Thoreau. (4,100+ shares) ______________ Don’t wait for extraordinary opportunities. Seize common occasions and make them great.: Orison Swett Marden. (5,800+ shares) ______________ What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.: Ralph Waldo Emerson. (4,700+ shares) ______________ To live a creative life, we must lose our fear of being wrong.: Joseph Chilton Pearce. (4,000+ shares) ______________ Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers....: Cecil Beaton. (6,000+ shares) ______________ The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking.: Albert Einstein. (7,900+ shares) ______________ Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.: Helen Keller. (8,400+ shares) ______________ Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.: Thomas Edison. (8,600+ shares) ______________ In order to carry a positive action we must develop here a positive vision.: Dalai Lama XIV. (9,400+ shares) ______________ One day your life will flash before your eyes. Make sure its worth watching.: Author Unknown. (9,700+ shares) ______________ Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.: Albert Einstein. (10,600+ shares) ______________ There is no passion to be found playing small – in settling for a life that is less than the one you are capable of living.: Nelson Mandela. (11,600+ shares) ______________ All things are difficult before they are easy.: Thomas Fuller. (12,000+ shares) ______________ Everything has beauty, but not everyone sees it.: Confucius. (13,400+ shares) ______________ People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well neither does bathing - that’s why we recommend it daily.

 

4) What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

Ralph Waldo Emerson said it best, The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be. The power of our own choices determines our fate, so it’s up to us who we decide to be in life. If you want to achieve your dreams, don’t wait for them to come knocking on your door; go out there and find them! Here are five short success story quotes that will inspire you to follow your dreams and chase after what lies within you.

The future belongs to those who believe in their dreams.: Believing in yourself doesn’t mean believing that everything will always work out perfectly—it means believing that everything will work out exactly as it should because you chose it to work that way. Whatever dream or goal or purpose God has given you, believe in yourself enough to pursue it until He takes His hand off of yours. And then keep going! If you have a passion for something, chase after it with all your heart. Don’t let anyone tell you that your goals are too big or that your ideas are too far-fetched; if they do, ignore them! Life is short and time is precious; don’t waste another second doubting yourself or your abilities. Just go out there and be great!

The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today.: Today is our only guaranteed day on earth, so we might as well make it count. Do what you can today to improve yourself in some way; whether that means reading more books, writing more poems, working harder at your job or studying harder at school. There’s no guarantee that we’ll get another chance tomorrow (or even five minutes from now), so live life like every moment matters. And then keep going! Don’t let anything hold you back from pursuing your dreams—not a lack of money, not a lack of education, not a lack of experience—because if there’s one thing I know about life it’s that nothing is impossible with God. He will always give us everything we need when we need it most. The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.: Life isn’t a dress rehearsal; it’s show time. We only have one shot at living out our purpose here on earth, so why waste any of that precious time sitting around waiting for something to happen? If you want something bad enough, go out there and find a way to get it! Set goals, take risks, chase after your passions and do whatever it takes to achieve them. Don’t wait for someone else to come along and tell you what you can do; don’t wait for permission from anyone but God Himself. Just go out there and do whatever it takes to be great!

The past cannot be changed...the future is yet in your power.: What happened yesterday doesn’t matter anymore because yesterday is gone forever.

 

5) If you don't build your dream, someone will hire you to help them build theirs.

Brian Tracy is a motivational speaker and best-selling author. For many years, he was one of North America's leading sales trainers. He believes that if you truly want to achieve success in your life, it’s essential that you have clear goals in place and you’re able to plan each step along your journey in order for you to achieve these goals. If you don't build your dream, someone will hire you to help them build theirs. If there are no steps outlined for how to get from point A to point B, then there’s no way of knowing whether or not you’ve arrived at point B. Therefore, setting specific goals is critical when it comes to achieving success. According to Brian Tracy, If you do what everyone else does, you'll get what everyone else gets. This means that if you just copy what other people are doing, but aren't doing anything yourself to make things happen, then you won't be successful. In order for your dreams to come true, it’s important that you follow through with action; otherwise they might as well stay dreams forever. If you're going to spend time working on something, make sure it's something worthwhile.: What are you spending your time on? Make sure that whatever it is, it’s worth spending time on. You only have so much time in a day—don't waste any of it by getting distracted by unimportant tasks or activities. Instead, use your time wisely by focusing on accomplishing tasks that move you closer towards achieving your goals. Remember that every minute counts! Don't let anyone tell you that you can't succeed because of who you are or where you came from.: Don't let anyone tell you that because of who you are or where you came from, certain opportunities aren't available to you. Don’t let others determine your limitations based on their own experiences. Everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed; it’s up to you to decide whether or not you take advantage of those opportunities. There are plenty of examples throughout history of individuals who succeeded despite all odds being against them. For example, Oprah Winfrey grew up living in poverty and experienced sexual abuse as a child. Despite all odds being against her, she went on to become one of the most powerful women in media today. So, don't allow anyone to tell you that you can't succeed because of who you are or where you came from. If you really want something, pursue it relentlessly until it becomes reality.: When pursuing your dreams, never give up until they become reality. Just like everything else in life, persistence pays off. If there's something that you really want out of life (whether it's starting a business or finding love), never give up until it becomes reality. The world is full of stories about people who were persistent enough to achieve great things, even after facing many challenges along the way. For example, Walt Disney was fired from his newspaper job because he lacked imagination and good ideas. But instead of giving up on his dream to become an animator, he started his own company which eventually became The Walt Disney Company—one of the largest entertainment companies in the world today. If you really want something, don't give up until it becomes reality.

 

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