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

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

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

The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.

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

There is no elevator to success, you have to take the stairs.

Hard work always pays off - it is not a question of if you will get there, but WHEN you will get there

Your attitude is everything. Pick a good one.

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.

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

It is never too late to become what you might have been

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

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

Focus on progress, not perfection. Practise a little bit every day - little and often  Slow and steady wins the race.

The road to success is like a staircase. If you want to succeed, double your failure rate