30 motivational quotes for scaling new heights in 2020

byFluffyDuck

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4 years ago

It's that time of the year when we pause to reflect on the past 12 months of our lives and the high and lows of our relationships, our health, our finances, what might have been and what is yet to come.

Many of you joined Wealthy Affiliate for a whole raft of reasons – to start a business, to contribute to the family finances, to develop that idea you had at 2am in the morning after waking in a cold sweat, to prove to yourself that there must be more to life than a 9-5 job, to get out of your comfort zone and challenge yourself. Whatever the reason, it is not unusual to sometimes feel alone on this journey, like you’re the only one who gets it. It’s tough, yes, but you are not alone. You will get through this.

When I’m in a slump or start to feel my enthusiasm wane, I always look to those who have gone before me for inspiration and motivation. These extraordinary people have all experienced the same fears and doubts you are experiencing right now and yet have still gone on to achieve remarkable success.

So, as my Christmas present to you all, I have included some of my favourite quotes from presidents, prime ministers, entrepreneurs, scientists, scholars, writers and actors that help me push forward with both humility and gratitude. To help find specific inspiration, the quotes have been categorised (ironic much) into the component of the WA journey that they best reflect.

Enjoy!

Why join WA?

“The fastest way to change yourself is to hang out with people who are already the way you want to be.” — Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn

"It's better to be a pirate than to join the navy." — Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple

“Step out of the history that is holding you back. Step into the new story you are willing to create.” — Oprah Winfrey, American media executive, producer, actress and talk show host

“You don’t need to have a 100-person company to develop that idea.” — Larry Page, co-founder of Google

“It is not the strongest of the species that survive, nor the most intelligent, but the one most responsive to change.” – Charles Darwin, English naturalist, geologist and biologist

“By working faithfully eight hours a day you may eventually get to be boss and work twelve hours a day.” – Robert Frost, American poet, playwright and Pullitzer Prize winner

“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” – Thomas Edison, inventor and co-founder of General Electric

“Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds.” – Albert Einstein, German theoretical physicist, Nobel Prize winner and father of modern physics

Bootcamp…ah, I mean training

"Sell a man a fish, he eats for a day. Teach a man to fish, you ruin a wonderful business opportunity." — Karl Marx, German philosopher, economist, historian and socialist revolutionary

“Being ignorant is not so much a shame as being unwilling to learn” – Benjamin Franklin, inventor diplomat, politician and one of the US Founding Fathers

“Do, or do not. There is no try.” – Yoda, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back

“Life is like a sewer… what you get out of it depends on what you put into it.” – Tom Lehrer, American musician, singer-songwriter, satirist, and mathematician

Choosing your Niche

“Paying attention to simple little things that most men neglect makes a few men rich.” – Henry Ford, American industrialist and founder of the Ford Motor Company

“Identify your problems but give your power and energy to solutions.” – Tony Robbins, American author, philanthropist, and life coach

“Business opportunities are like buses: there’s always another one coming.” – Richard Branson, British business magnate, author, philanthropist and founder of the Virgin Group

"If we tried to think of a good idea, we wouldn’t have been able to think of a good idea. You just have to find the solution for a problem in your own life." – Brian Chesky, co-founder of Airbnb

Building your Website

“The best way to predict the future is to create it” – Abraham Lincoln, American statesman, lawyer and 16th US President

"Do not focus on numbers. Focus on doing what you do best. It’s about building a community who want to visit your site every day because you create value and offer expertise." – Cassey Ho, Founder of Blogilates.com, #1 female fitness channel on YouTube

“Be so good they can’t ignore you.” – Steve Martin, American actor and comedian

“Timing, perseverance, and ten years of trying will eventually make you look like an overnight success.” — Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter

“Ideas are easy. Implementation is hard.” — Guy Kawasaki, American marketing specialist, author, Silicon Valley venture capitalist and co-founder of Alltop

Indexed!

If not now, when? – Hillel the Elder, religious leader and scholar c. 70BCE

"Luck is a dividend of sweat. The more you sweat, the luckier you get." — Ray Kroc, founder of McDonald's Corp.

Blogging

“It took me fifteen years to discover I had no talent for writing, but I couldn’t give it up because by then I was too famous.” – Robert Benchley, American humourist, newspaper columnist and film actor

“The elevator to success is out of order. You’ll have to use the stairs… one step at a time.” – Joe Girard. American salesman, motivational speaker and Guinness Book of Records holder for the most cars sold in a year

"Success is not final; failure is not fatal. It is the courage to continue that counts." — Winston Churchill, politician, writer, military officer and British prime minister

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar, American author, salesman and motivational speaker

Community spirit

“The best way to cheer yourself up is to try to cheer somebody else up.” – Mark Twain, American writer, humourist, publisher and entrepreneur

“Being able to touch so many people through my businesses, and make money while doing it, is a huge blessing.” – Magic Johnson, NBA basketball player

When I hear somebody sigh, ‘Life is hard,’ I am always tempted to ask, ‘Compared to what?’ – Sydney J. Harris, American journalist and civil rights activist

Here’s to a great year in 2020 – the Year of the Rat under the Chinese Zodiac, representing Fortune and Personality. It’s also a leap year (yes, extra day), the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, the 75thanniversary of the end of World War 2 and the centennial anniversary of the humble Band-Aid sticking plaster! Another busy year of opportunity.