Quotes about Self-motivation

Every man has within himself a gold mine whose riches are limited only by his own industry.

Initiative is doing the right thing without being told.

In ninth grade, I came up with a new form of rebellion. I hadn't been getting good grades, but I decided to get all A's without taking a book home. I didn't go to math class, because I knew enough and had read ahead, and I placed within the top 10 people in the nation on an aptitude exam.

I have gained this by philosophy: that I do without being commanded what others do only from fear of the law.

Even though running is work for me, I always miss it if I take a break. A lot of people find running relaxing, but I can never switch off from timing and competing against myself.

Sometimes it's very difficult to keep momentum when it's you that you are following. - Andrew Lloyd Webber

If you take responsibility for yourself you will develop a hunger to accomplish your dreams.

If you are living out of a sense of obligation you are slave.

I didn't really know what I was going to do with my life. I've taken every opportunity, pushed myself in ways I'm not sure I knew were even possible, I've made the best of my life and career. So yes, I do feel proud of myself.

I just kind of do my own thing, which has made me feel like a better player, a better pro because I'm in control of it. I don't have anybody who is pushing me to do something - I'm pushing myself.

Teach yourself. Help yourself. Improve yourself. Enrich yourself.

There is no use whatsoever in trying to help people who do not help themselves.