You're not in competition with anyone but yourself. Outdo your past, not other people.

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

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

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

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

He who has begun his task is half-way done. Have the courage to begin!

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than the things you did do

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

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

Success can never happen without the journey (struggle).

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

A book a day keeps the stupidity away.

You cannot start the next chapter of your life if you keep re-reading the last one.

The wise person knows that no answer is also an answer

Whenever you find yourself doubting how far you can go, just remember how far you have come.