The boxer is not afraid of being knocked down, he is afraid of not being able to get up again.

There is no talent here. There is hard work and obsession. You could be anyone if you put in the time.

You can be shown the path, but only you can make the first step.

99% of failures come from people who have the habit of making excuses.

When you make a mistake, take another chance. Only when you choose not to do so do you fail.

The power of reflection is the most powerful skill you’ll learn.

Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift—that's why it's called 'the present

Work ethic is important, because, unlike intelligence, athleticism, or charisma, or any natural attribute, it’s a choice.

If you can understand just one thing thoroughly, then you will understand everything.

Life is full of opportunities. With every opportunity that is missed, another one is born.

Hope might be a good breakfast, but it makes a very poor dinner

Failure is NOT your destiny. Failure is the key to success.

You can pick up a mistake and carry it as a burden,  or you can set it down as use it as a stepping stone to greatness.

Success is not final, failure is not fatal.  It is the courage to continue that counts.

Don’t compare yourself to others. Compare yourself to the person you were yesterday.