"MOTIVATION"




"There is no such thing as a good, bad, or indifferent soldier. To be called a soldier is to be deserving of the highest compliments; it needs no prefix or describing word; it is absolute, like being dead or alive. There is no halfway measure. You are a soldier or you are not."
Capt. D.E. Pearce --- Submitted by A.S. --- Canada



"A warrior does not give up what he loves; he finds the love in what he does."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Daniel Abad Jr. --- California
I picked this because I'm in a time in my life where I just might have to give up what I love, music. This quote is taken from a movie called, "Peaceful Warrior."



"Motivation is the key towards success."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by A.L. --- Minnesota
I thought it up myself and it helped me to think that I and anybody can succeed in anything, only if they have motivation to succeed.






"Start believing in yourself and others will too."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Kaushal Fajalia --- India
I read this quote on a portrait of a lion standing with his head high.



"It's never to late to become what you could have been."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Diana R. --- California
I read this once, and I loved it, and very true!



"Fail often, fail fast, fail cheap."
Jim Estill --- Submitted by M. James --- Canada
This quote reminds us that we don't have to be afraid of failure. Being paralyzed with fear can often lead to crippling stasis. I like this quote because it helps me move forward. The best thing about it is that failures (or attempts to succeed in any sort) generally lead to success.



"Open your eyes to a better life. It may hurt at first, but that's because the future is so bright."
Copyright © 2007 Jordan Porcher



"Give 110% each time, and you can ONLY move forward towards your goal, thus reaching it is inevitable."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Jeremy Y. --- Western Australia
The quote was most truthfully made by my Sabaum (Instructor)of my dojang, and has helped me throughout all the hard situations I have encountered through such as school, work, training and of course my long term goals. Hopefully this will point you away from the inadequacy that one may feel from an 'almost impossible' situation.



"You got a dream, you gotta protect it. People can't do something themselves, they wanna tell you that you can't do it. You want something? Go get it. Period."
"The Pursuit of Happyness"
      Submitted by Kate Flanagan --- U.K.

Revising for some really big exams at the moment and this quote really spoke to me. It already has motivated me to do more work!



"Even the hardest mathematics problems usually have an easy solution; it is just finding the right formula that can be difficult. When confronted with difficulties in life, don't look for the solution, look for the formula which we all have: contentment=positive thought + positive action. Once you've worked out the positives, you can work out the solution."
Copyright © 2006 Allen Steble



"Some require luck, others skill, the greats require nothing; fate bends for them."
Written in 2007 by R. M. --- Canada



"Don't ever try. Do it or don't."
Written in 2006 by Sven Grodem --- Norway



"You have the power to help people become winners."
Ken Blanchard



"In the game of life, it's a good idea to have a few early losses, which relieves you of the pressure of trying to maintain an undefeated season."
Bill Vaughan



"The men who have done big things are those who were not afraid to attempt big things, who were not afraid to risk failure in order to gain success."
B. C. Forbes



"I know it's hard, I know you are afraid, I know the circumstances are completely against you and I know that you don't have anyone to cry or laugh with... I know you failed before, I know how bad you felt at that time an I know it's something you wouldn't like to experience again... But I also know it's your choice; it's your choice to feel the way you feel, it's your choice to let fear stand in your way, it's your choice to let your past haunt you and it's your choice to let your loneliness sabotage your hope... And I know it will be your choice when you stand up and do what you have to do, I know it will be your choice when you start to be positive and believe in yourself, I know it will be your choice when you decide to give your ABSOLUTE BEST and never quit NO MATTER WHAT. Yes, my friend, I know it, and I know YOU KNOW IT TOO."
Copyright © 2006 Andres Lord



"Before you start the race, you don't need to know how far the road is or if it goes uphill or downhill. The target is the finish line, and you will cross it before the day ends."
Copyright © 2007 Grant Ormerod BSc (hons) PGCE
A good way to begin a day or a sports event. You can't design unpredictability, but you know where you want to end up and that's at the end and successful.



"Never be satisfied until victory is in your hands."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Sebastian S. --- California



"Like a bird spreading their wings, you must open your mind and believe. The wider you spread your wings, the further you will fly."
Written in 2007 by J. Babington --- Australia



"Once it is conceivable, it is achievable. Don't give up!"
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Tony Okonkwo --- Nigeria



"A free spirit cannot be contained by a tangible cage, only by the intangible mind."
Written in 2006 by Kayla B. --- Kansas
I myself am a free spirit and thought this quote might help others to realize their potential.



"Somehow you will win, when you believe."
Author Unknown --- Submitted by Almirante Bacayo - Philippines



"Find the power within yourself and BE IT!"
Copyright © 2006 Julie Martin