Quotes About Motivation

Today I speak to my bones as I would speak to a dog. I want to go up the stairs, I tell them. Up, up, up, with one leg dragging. Is the ache deep in the bones, this elusive pain? Does that mean it will rain? Good bones, good bones, I coax, wondering how to reward them; if they will sit up for me, beg, roll over, do one more trick, once more. There. We're at the top. Good bones! Good bones ! Keep on going.

Don't think that way, Moira would say. Think that way and you'll make it happen.

In her place I would have just laid down in a ditch and cried myself to death. But Amanda says if there's something you really want, you can figure out a way to get it. She says being discouraged is a waste of time.

If I was going to do something I didn't want to do, I at least wanted to be remunerated for it.

I think of her as a woman for whom every act is done for show, is acting rather than a real act. She does such things to look good, I think. She's out to make the best of it.

He came to understand why serial killers sent helpful clues to the police.

Los fuertes buscarán fuerza, los débiles buscan excusas

La voluntad puede ser útil cuando el talento, la inspiración e incluso la suerte nos abandonan. Pero cuando la voluntad nos abandona, estamos realmente perdidos.

money appears to motivate only our interest in ourselves, making us selfish and self-centered...Money makes people feel self-sufficient, which also means they don't need or care about others; it's each man for himself

open up the lifelines

Never depend upon institutions or government to solve any problem. All social movements are founded by, guided by, motivated and seen through by the passion of individuals.

Always remember I never do anything without reason and I never give anything without expecting something in return. I always get paid.

The trouble is that all-encompassing though information technology may be, it will always convey facts and numbers ... what it does not convey is perception, belief and motivation.

Being around some of the bright lights of the technology world and having them expect great things helps you sit down and do it seriously.

If we can use technology to shorten the path between intention and action, that excites me.

Save interesting thoughts, quotations, films, technologies... the medium doesn't matter, so long as it inspires you.

All the technology in the world will never replace a positive attitude.

Are you lazy or just incompetent?

When I look at China's environmental problems, the real barrier is not lack of technology or money. It's lack of motivation.

I just am a huge cheerleader for getting kids interested in science and technology.

There is no cure for laziness but a large family helps.

Be thankful for quality competitors who push you to your limit.

Wake up every morning thankful for everything that God gave you, and make your passion your purpose in life.

We must lengthen our stride and must do it now because we over ate and feel fat.