Quotes about Determination

I've had signs I can play at the highest level.

Nothing concerns me other than my time. That is my only concern. I don't pay any attention to the rest. I run after time. If that improves, the gold, silver, etc. will follow.

The hardship of the exercises is intended less to strengthen the back than to toughen the mind. The Spartans say that any army may win while it still has its legs under it; the real test comes when all strength is fled and the men must produce victory on will alone.

If you're are paralyzed with fear it's a good sign. It shows you what you have to do.

The will to victory may be demonstrated in places other than actual battle.

Remember our rule of thumb: The more scared we are of a work or calling, the more sure we can be that we have to do it.

Once we commit to action, the worst thing we can do is to stop.

Resistance is implacable, intractable, indefatigable.

You're where you wanted to be, aren't you? So you're taking a few blows. That's the price for being in the arena and not on the sidelines. Stop complaining and be grateful.

All that matters is I've put in my time and hit it with all I've got. All that counts is that, for this day, for this session, I have overcome Resistance.

The power to take charge was in my hands; all I had to do was believe it.

The opposite of fear is love—love of the challenge, love of the work, the pure joyous passion to take a shot at our dream and see if we can pull it off.