Quotes About Motivation

Discipline imposed from the outside eventually defeats when it is not matched by desire from within.

The man that takes up religion for the world will throw away religion for the world.

If I am asked to explain why I learned the bicycle I should say I did it as an act of grace, if not of actual religion.

Writing for a penny a word is ridiculous. If a man wanted to make a million dollars, the best way would be to start his own religion.

I like to use religion as a catalyst for something that I believe.

The one thing I like about the religion is, I'm never at a loss to do something. No matter what happens in my life, there is something for me to do so I don't feel as though I have lost control.

As a motivation —for humans, but Christians especially— guilt is always wrong and can never move them to do anything He wants of them. Never let them realize that.

There was no truth in anything he said, anything he believed. It was all just an expression of his own needs.

Doing good for the sake of a heavenly reward is not an act of good, but a business transaction.

Gratitude, not guilt, as motivation is always His starting point, thus guilt as a motivation leads nowhere.

If you don't respect nothin' else, you will respect this hustle.

Love yourself. Respect yourself. Never sell yourself short. Believe in yourself regardless of what people think. You can accomplish anything, absolutely anything, if you set your mind to it.

I am a believer in the adage - performance leads to recognition, recognition leads to respect and respect leads to power.

I motivate players through communication, being honest with them, having them respect and appreciate your ability and your help.

I respect my limitations, but I don't use them as an excuse.

To remain healthy a man must have some goal, some purpose in life that he can respect and be proud to work for.

What is the quality of your intent?

The first step to achieving your goal, is to take a moment to respect your goal. Know what it means to you to achieve it.

I am the greatest. I said that even before I knew I was. Don't tell me I can't do something. Don't tell me it's impossible. Don't tell me I'm not the greatest. I'm the double greatest.

I never work just to work. It's some combination of laziness and self-respect.

Which was what love was: unmotivated respect.

The fact is, if a young man is naturally indolent, the spur of necessity will drive him but a very little way, while the having enough to live upon is often the means of preserving his self-respect.

Respect is the key determinant of high performance leadership. How much people respect you determines how well they perform.

We may seek a fortune for no greater reason than to secure the respect and attention of people who would otherwise look straight through us.