Quotes About Motivation

I decided to do the maximum to hold onto the lead for as long as possible. That is why I pushed so hard from the beginning. I was at 100 percent concentration.

If there's one thing I can't stand, it's somebody doing something because I pushed them in that direction.

I tend to be a lazy actress, unless I'm pushed.

I needed to be pushed as an artist and as a person.

My mom pushed me to take drama class.

My parents are creative on many fronts, and they pushed me to be that way, too. They wanted me to write, actually.

As an actor, you're constantly looking to be pushed.

I completely agree with feeling the need for or the benefits of being pushed and of being directed on a project and collaborating.

In some ways, you have to fail some. You have to figure that stuff out, because if I didn't have an Hakeem Olajuwon, would I have been able to achieve the heights that I did achieve? I don't think so. He pushed me, and I pushed him.

When I turned 12 or 13 years old, even as a dad, you can't make a kid play anymore, but up until that point, he pushed me to keep playing, and when I turned 13, I didn't want to do anything else. He was just there with me at the cage every day because I wanted him to go with me and throw to me and work on what I needed to work on.

Every boss I've ever had has challenged me, pushed me, believed in me, and led by example.

I wanted people to know that my grandmother was the reason why I did comedy in the first place. She pushed me to really get out there and pursue my dreams.

My mother was from an entrepreneurial family and very creative. She always pushed me to take risks, to do things I wouldn't have thought of.

I had trouble in high school, and it has really pushed me to do something big and make a difference.

My dad demanded results. I wasn't expected just to be a student, I was supposed to get straight A's. My dad didn't want me just to play sports, he pushed me to win state championships in high school and national championships.

My mother really pushed me when I was young. I didn't want to go to dance classes, but for some reason, when I was there, I didn't want to come back.

I have always pushed myself. I have never settled for anything less than the best that I could give.

My parents really pushed me to excel in school. Education was always important to them, so it was important to me.

The only way you're going to make it is to have a hunger for success and a will to win. That's something that's always pushed me.

I have an elder brother who adores me and pushed me towards my goal. He just said 'go out and play.'

My players need to have the feeling that they've pushed themselves to their limits.

I've always pushed myself hard.

I appreciate what I've achieved, and nearly all of that is because of my dad. He pushed me to train harder than I would have done if he wasn't there to discipline me.

I feel like my consignment and fear from people pushed me to become a performer.