Everyone loves a winner.
And it’s not just the fact that they’re winners. It’s the way they secure the win, the near-heroic feats that allow them to come out on top, the hours of hard work, dedication and discipline that make them a winner. These are the people we look up too, from the athletes that we idolize to the hardworking entrepreneurs we admire.
By pursuing the extraordinary, you can also be a great success. Here are some ways you can be a great success. 13 motivational quotes to summon the greatness within you—and to inspire your next win.
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1. There’s more to it.
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“Winning is fun…. Yes. But winning isn’t the point. It is important to strive for victory. The point is not to give up. Never give up. Never being satisfied with what you’ve done is the point.” —Pat Summit
2. Almost doesn’t count.
“Winning Priority over all else. There’s no gray area. No almost.” —Kobe Bryant
3. Timing is everything.
“I try to do the right thing at the right time. They may just be little things, but usually they make the difference between winning and losing.” —Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
4. It’s more than a prize.
“Winning doesn’t always mean being first. motivation Winning means you’re doing better than you’ve ever done before.” —Bonnie Blair
5. You can’t give up.
“A winner never stops trying.” —Tom Landry
6. Accept the challenge.
“There are always new, grander challenges to confront, and a true winner will embrace each one.” —Mia Hamm
7. It requires vision.
“When I need to push myself, I think of all those nicely polished trophies waiting to be lifted up by the winner—and how that winner might be me.” —Maria Sharapova
8. It takes hard work.
“A winner is someone who recognizes his God-given talents, works his tail off to develop them into skills, and uses these skills to accomplish his goals.” —Larry Bird
9. It’s a journey.
“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
10. Put your heart into it.
“Competing at the highest level is not about winning. It’s about preparation, courage, understanding and nurturing your people, and heart. Winning is the result.” —Joe Torre
11. It must be your desire.
“Winning isn’t everything, but wanting it is.” —Arnold Palmer
12. Every day is a win.
“Yesterday’s home runs don’t win today’s games.” —Babe Ruth
13. It begins from within.
“Regardless of how you feel inside, always try to look like a winner. Even if you’re behind, a sustained look of control and confidence can give you a mental edge that results in victory.” —Arthur Ashe, Flashpoint: Seven Core Strategies for Rapid Fire Business Growth
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