Quotes About Motivation

It was a competitive household. If I wanted to win at something, I had to work for it. It made me understand I could do anything I put my mind to.

There are a lot of people who go to Washington or go to their state houses with a personal ambition in mind.

It's an honor for me to contribute to Houston's younger generations and show them that 'smart is cool.'

I think my failures in Houston is what made me who I am. I think it's given me that drive, that drive to keep working, because you never know what can happen type deal.

I want to see how far I can go with my body. I always tell myself that I will be fit, but it never happens.

I don't like to use the word 'legacy' because it sounds a bit like I'm full of myself, but I am trying to see how far I can take myself, how far I can push being the best in the world.

I think a challenge for myself is to see how many times I can get above 9,000. That would be a good challenge.

I can't tell you how many times someone has written me and said, 'I became a doctor because of you' or 'I became a dancer because of you.'

I admire Hrithik Roshan for his work a lot. He has an edge over others because he is very hard on himself, he's never complacent, and he's still not happy with that. How much more perfect can you get than that?

I went 59.9 sec. when I was 18 and thought, 'Hmm, that was fast - let's see how much faster we can go and what the rest of the world can do to keep up.'

When employees feel anonymous in the eyes of their managers, they simply cannot love their work, no matter how much money they make or how wonderful their jobs seem to be.

My thing ever since I came in the NBA is making sure it's not about how much money I make, but instead it being about the love of the game.

I may, however, begin riding again when I am 60.

I didn't harbor a huge desire to become a chef until I graduated from college.

Creative freedom is a huge carrot.

You know, I'm not a huge fan of the concept of 'passion' when it comes to careers. Instead of trying to answer the daunting question of 'What's your passion?' it's better simply to watch what you do when you've got time of your own and nobody's looking.

I think James Franklin is a great coach. I'm a huge fan.

Priyanka Chopra has made a huge impact on me.

I felt so loved and taken care of, and that's a huge part of the reason I'm able to do what I do.

I think exercise is a huge part of structuring each day.

Different managers give confidence in different ways. Some by hugging, others by talking or having conversations.

I think Mark Hughes is the type of manager people want to play for.

Mark Hughes really believes in me, he makes me feel as though I'm a great footballer.

Hulk Hogan was my reason for getting into the business. He was this larger-than-life entity.