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January 9, 2023

Powerful motivational quotes to achieve goals

10 best motivational quotes with an image of a quote and a moon.
10 motivational quotes to help you move towards your goals
Most powerful motivational quotes to get you through hard times with an image of a yellow flower growing out of concrete
10 best motivational quotes with an image of a quote and a moon.
10 motivational quotes to help you move towards your goals
Most powerful motivational quotes to get you through hard times with an image of a yellow flower growing out of concrete

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Plants emerge though asphalt, symbol for bright hope of life and success.

It’s a new year and we are filled with motivation and drive to achieve our wildest ambitions. A month later, our determination fades and we suddenly abandon our goals and return to old habits. I bet this sounds familiar. Most of us have been there. This article will share the most powerful motivational quotes to achieve your goals. I will also share what they mean to me and how I find strength, inspiration, and motivation through them.

Keep them visible and read them anytime you need a little reinforcement. Motivational quotes can have a real impact on your energy, self-perception, and overall drive.

Most powerful motivational quotes to get you through hard times with an image of a yellow flower growing out of concrete

Motivational quotes to achieve goals

Best motivational quotes with an image of a woman sitting on the edge of a cliff

“Other people’s opinion of you does not have to become your reality.” – Les Brown

We cannot please everyone. Most of us I’ve learned this fact over the years. What took me longer to understand, however, is that what they believe doesn’t have to impact the perception that I have of myself.

Inspiring motivational quote on a peachy background

“With the new day comes new strength and new thoughts.” -Eleanor Roosevelt

People love the beginning of a new year. For many, it’s an opportunity to start fresh. This quote reminds me that every day is a new start. There is no need to wait for January. Restart today. There is no excuse.

Motivational quotes to not give up with an image of a person walking on a rocky path

“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.” — Ruth Bader Ginsburg

I love this quote because, to me, it’s about patience. I’m all about quick results. I like to put a plan in place, execute it and harvest the fruits of my labor. However, most big goals require time and patience.

Reflective motivational quotes with a wintery forest behind

“Next to trying and winning, the best thing is trying and failing.” — L.M. Montgomery

What a humbling quote. It can be easy to remain passive and let others lead the way. It’s simple to blame them too. But this won’t lead to happiness, growth, and fulfillment. It is better to learn through a failed experience than to do nothing at all. Get out of your comfort zone and do something bold today.

Hopeful motivational quote with an image of a galaxy behind

“What a wonderful thought it is that some of the best days of our lives haven’t even happened yet.” -Anne Frank

Sometimes the future can be scary and filled with uncertainty. This quote reminds me not to get complacent. It’s important and exciting to continue to improve my life. After all, I write the story. I can make it whatever I want, and my best days are truly ahead of me.

Motivational quote to take opportunity to get things done

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” —Thomas Edison

Most successful people did not get there by chance. Even those born “lucky” had someone work hard and pave the way for them. Two people facing the same opportunity won’t see the same results. To me, this is about remembering that hard work is necessary to make my dreams come true, but it will be worth it.

best motivational quotes to achieve goals with an image of a tall mountain

“If you don’t go after what you want, you’ll never have it. If you don’t ask, the answer is always no. If you don’t step forward, you are always in the same place.” – Nora Roberts

This quote reminds me that if I want something, I have to go for it. I can’t sit around complaining about the current state yet do nothing to change it. Sure it might be hard work. Sure it might take patience. But if I don’t try, I will never know what could have been.

Motivational quote with image of taro cards

“We cannot change the cards we are dealt, just how we play the hand.” — Randy Pausch

This quote is quite meaningful to me right now. The past few years have challenged me in a way I have never been challenged before. Understanding what I can and can’t control has been illuminating. In difficult situations, I try to remember to focus on what I can impact. How I react will likely have a bigger impact on the outcome than the situation itself.

Inspiring quote to never give up with an image of a sunset with a rising moon

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
— Malala Yousafzai

Life is a series of short stories. It is not linear. It’s filled with experiences, surprises (good and bad), and discoveries. Don’t let life trap you in a place that no longer brings you joy. Get dreaming and write a new story.

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If you can dream it, you can do it. – Walt Disney

This last quote resonates with me in a different way than it might have been intended. To me, this is about thinking differently. It’s about challenging what I disagree with and creating a reality that supports my dreams and goals. If there is a will, there is a way.

In conclusion

My goal with these motivational quotes to achieve goals was to inspire you. I hope you feel energized and filled with self-confidence. I would love to hear your favorite quotes. Feel free to drop them in the comments below.

Thanks for reading.

Cat xx

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Catherine Baker

Hi,My name is Catherine. I am a French Canadian/Quebec native who's been living in the United States since 2004. I live with my husband, 2 teenagers, and our sweet little Shishon dog.I work full time outside the house (well, inside the house

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