Quotes About Motivation

I feel like if you start taking a lot of days off, you start taking breaks from training, you start taking breaks because you use the 'I'm getting old' excuse, that's the fastest way to a decline.

Who has not stared at the blank page and not been able to think of anything to write for what at least felt like six months? Getting started is the hardest bit, obviously.

Being that beacon of hope; not just people in Ghana, but any kind of people that have gone through the struggle, I take a lot of light of being that beacon of hope and inspiration for anybody that wants to achieve anything.

I like to call up ghosts of things past for myself when I'm working a lot.

I've watched people in these movies like Bradley Cooper in 'Yes Man' become these giant stars themselves.

You know, God gave me a gift to do other things besides play the game of basketball.

You're gifted to do something.

Science and math are hard for everybody, and it's usually not a matter or being born gifted at it or not. It's hard work, but it can be a lot of fun!

God helps those who help themselves. You have blessings. You have gifts. You have passion. You have drive. Get after it; go in there and do something. Try and make every day count.

My fans' love and support keep me going. I've a cupboard which comprises letters, cards, and gifts sent by my fans. They encourage me whenever I feel low.

When I was given my first gig, and I had no real appetite for a career, I just worked to get money so I could live!

Once we went into the basement and learned a song, we felt successful. Then we learned two songs, and then we got a gig, and on and on - and that's the way musicians think. I don't know about other people - I mean, I don't know about all musicians either - but some are more driven than others.

I don't think you can control people. I don't think you manage people. I think you give people a direction, you give them the resources, you lead by example. They get it right, you say, 'Atta girl.' And they get it wrong, you say, 'Not good.'

I love girl power.

At Girl Scouts, we create leaders.

I don't go in there thinking about my family, friends, girlfriend, or my daughter. I want to prove to my coach that I'm the best. I don't care about anyone else.

You have to give people something to dream on.

What fulfills me are the goals that I have in life. And those goals are not just about scoring goals, although the goals give me a lot of strength and happiness.

I just didn't look at myself with a lot of confidence. I didn't think, 'Man I'm a great driver. Boy, just give me a shot.'

The fans here are great. I think that energy is just going to carry over to how I play on the court and just give me a little boost of energy.

All I've ever said I need is an opportunity. Give me a chance, and I'll take it with both hands and run with it.

People's support, fan's love and support, give me energy.

My success has given confidence to many others.

I just want to make sure that I'm competing every day and giving my best effort, because everything else just falls into place.