“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” ~ Zig Ziglar
“Trust is the highest form of human motivation.” ~ Stephen Covey
“The average person puts only 25% of his energy and ability into his work.” ~ Andrew Carnegie
“Hold yourself responsible for a higher standard than anybody else expects of you, never excuse yourself.” ~ Henry Ward Beecher
“If you aren’t fired with enthusiasm, you will be fired with enthusiasm.” ~ Vince Lombardi
“Others can help motivate you, but basically it must come from you, and it must be a constant desire to do your very best at all times and under any circumstances.” ~ Joe DiMaggio
“Motivation is like food for the brain. You cannot get enough in one sitting. It needs continual and regular top up’s.” ~ Peter Davies
“Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.” ~ Stephen Covey
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal – a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” ~ Mario Andretti
“People become motivated when you guide them to the source of their own power.” ~ Anita Roddick
There is no chance, no destiny, no fate, that can hinder or control the firm resolve of a determined soul.” ~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox
“You don’t have to be a fantastic hero to do certain things – to compete. You can be just an ordinary chap, sufficiently motivated to reach challenging goals.” ~ Edmund Hillary
“Good, better, best. Never let it rest. Until your good is better and your better is best.” ~ Tim Duncan
“Strong lives are motivated by dynamic purposes.” ~ Kenneth Hildebrand
“Inspirations never go in for long engagements; they demand immediate marriage to action.” ~ Brendan Francis
“Ability is what you’re capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.” ~ Lou Holtz