Motivation To Win Quotes

You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.

Zig Ziglar

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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I've failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.

Michael Jordan

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

"Nike Culture : The Sign of the Swoosh". Book by Robert Goldman, Stephen Papson (p. 49), 1998.

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Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can accomplish what others can't.

Jerry Rice

Motivational, Success, Sports

"Getting Earnest With Movement". Noisey Interveiw, noisey.vice.com.

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When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.

Paul Brown

Motivational, Sports, Running

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Talent is God given. Be humble. Fame is man-given. Be grateful. Conceit is self-given. Be careful.

John Wooden

Basketball, Beautiful, God

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The harder the conflict, the more glorious the triumph.

Thomas Paine

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

Thomas Paine (1817). “The Political Works of Thomas Paine: In Two Volumes”

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I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work.

Thomas A. Edison

Inspirational, Funny, Motivational

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Each generation has to stand up for democracy. It can't take anything for granted and may have to fight fundamental battles anew.

Margaret Thatcher

Inspirational, Motivational, Success

"Why democracy will last". Margaret Thatcher's second Carlton Lecture at the Carlton Club in central London, www.margaretthatcher.org. November 26, 1984.

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The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.

Pele

Sports, Inspiration, Athlete

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For me, winning isn't something that happens suddenly on the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream.

Emmitt Smith

Inspirational, Sports, Football

"Rice, Smith lead star-studded Class of 2010" by Vinnie Iyer, www.sportingnews.com. August 06, 2010.

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Winning is not everything, but wanting to win is.

Vince Lombardi

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

Quoted in Esquire, Nov. 1962

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Whoever said, 'It's not whether you win or lose that counts,' probably lost.

Martina Navratilova

Inspirational, Funny, Sports

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Sooner or later, those who win are those who think they can.

Paul Tournier

Positive, Sports, Confidence

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I hated every minute of training, but I said, 'Don't quit. Suffer now and live the rest of your life as a champion.'

Muhammad Ali

Inspirational, Motivational, Sports

Twitter post from Feb 20, 2011

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The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.

Joe Paterno

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential... these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

Confucius

Inspirational, Positive, Success

As quoted in"Be Free!: Keys to Success and Happiness in Every Aspect of Your Life" by Slavica Bogdanov, (p. 45), October 12, 2012.

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Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

Wayne Dyer

Inspirational, Motivational, Positive

FaceBook post by Dr. Wayne W. Dyer from Jul 12, 2010

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Winning is not a sometime thing; it's an all the time thing.

Vince Lombardi

Volleyball, Business, Inspirational Life

Vince Lombardi (2012). “What it Takes to be Number One”, p.25, Thomas Nelson Inc

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I've missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I've lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I've been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I've failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.

Michael Jordan

Inspirational, Life, Motivational

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Daring ideas are like chessmen moved forward; they may be beaten, but they may start a winning game.

Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Motivational, Courage, Clever

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Before you can win, you have to believe you are worthy.

Mike Ditka

Inspirational, Motivational, Football

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Those who win are those who think they can.

Richard Bach

Positive, Attitude, Winning

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Winning takes talent; to repeat takes character.

John Wooden

Basketball, Motivational Sports, Character

"The Wizard's wisdom: 'Woodenisms'", www.espn.com. June 4, 2010.

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It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up.

Vince Lombardi

Love, Inspirational, Life

Vince Lombardi, Jr. (2012). “What It Takes to Be Number One”, p.31, Thomas Nelson Inc

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Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence wins championships.

Michael Jordan

Inspirational, Basketball, Sports

Michael Jordan (1994). “I can't accept not trying: Michael Jordan on the pursuit of excellence”

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