Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
-Sir Winston Churchill
It's often said that it's better to have tried and lost than never to have tried because a loss teaches you valuable lessons. Yet what of those who succeed at the beginning but then plateau? What if they had been brave enough not to settle for less than achieving their most actual potential? What if they hadn't been afraid of failure or rejection and had continued striving when others would have stopped? This article will help you find your courage again through motivating quotes about overcoming difficulties and some insightful tips on how success can be achieved in any field.
Fear is a significant obstacle to success. Fear of failure, the unknown, rejection, and uncertainty are just some of the many fears that prevent us from achieving more important things. Fear can cause us to settle for less than we deserve or halt progress altogether. What's more, fear can be learned, just as courage can be learned. It takes practice to change your mindset from one paralyzed by fear to one that overcomes it with action and, eventually, positivity. The key is recognizing negative thought cycles and choosing to take a different activity instead of succumbing to them.
"Nobody ever drowned in sweat; the dangers are boredom, fear, frustration, and nausea."
"If you live for others, you will always be alone."
"Be committed to your work in a way that exceeds your reasons for doing it."
"You have to know what's important. A lot of what we do is simply preparation for something better than anything we could have expected."
Success can be achieved in any endeavor. The key to success lies in your willingness to endure struggle and failure. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to become successful. The adage that hard work pays off is true, but there's a hidden message in "hard work," which we often overlook. Hard work is also a form of perseverance, which is more critical than other endeavors.
We must persevere to overcome our fears and learn from our mistakes instead of giving up.
"I have never let my schooling interfere with my education."
"We do not rise by climbing the ladder to success; we climb the rungs of life out of failure."
"Life isn't always going to turn out how you want it to. They say that if you want to succeed, you should make your luck. Success seems to be the product of luck, but I think if you work hard enough at making your luck, most of the time, it will work for you."
"If I had nine hours to chop down a tree and I spent six cutting off the limbs and two sharpening an axe, I would have six pieces of wood left."
"Failure is not fatal if failure is part of the plan."
"You can't use up energy by just sitting around doing nothing. You've got to put some back."
"Don't stop challenging yourself because you're afraid. There's no such thing as failure. Only feedback and learning new things. And I fail all the time."
"Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts."
It shouldn't be a list of excuses to give up; it's meant to be a motivational reminder that quitting should never be an accessible or acceptable option. Don't settle for less than you deserve just because it's easier than fighting for what you want. The things you're afraid of are not nearly as bad as giving up on your dreams. Don't accept mediocrity, but don't succumb to fear, either. Every day, choose to fight against your fears to get closer and closer to success.
"We are the ordinary five people with whom we spend the most time."
"Don't try to be perfect. You'll make a mess of it. Just do your very best and let God worry about the rest."
"The difference between mediocrity and excellence is that excellence is not satisfied with being merely good."
"Perseverance is not persistence. Persistence is not perseverance."
"Success is not for the impatient!"
"Determination can overcome almost anything, provided you believe it to be true and will stick to it. If you do, no one can stop you."
"If you want to do something, you'll find a way. If you don't, you'll find an excuse."
"What is worth doing is worth doing right."
"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not: Nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not: Unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not: The world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent."
"When all else fails, try doing it with style."
"There's no such thing as failure unless you accept it. When you accept failure, you cease being a learner."
"A goal without a plan is just a wish."
"Fear stops you from doing things, but action creates confidence and courage. If you let fear stop you, whatever it was that frightened you will eventually control your life. Suppose you can overcome the fear by taking action. In that case, the thing that scared you is not so scary after all, and the new skills and expanded self-confidence from taking action will move on with you into the future."
"Start. Start now, today, this minute. Take some action towards your dream. If it's in your mind right now, even if there's nobody else around, place an idea into the world today.