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Quotes about Motivation


The hypothalamus is one of the most important parts of the brain, involved in many kinds of motivation, among other functions. The hypothalamus controls the "Four F's": fighting, fleeing, feeding, and mating.

Heard in a neuropsychology classroom

Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it.

Lou Holtz

Ability is what you're capable of doing...Motivation determines what you do...Attitude determines how well you do it.

Unknown

The greater the loyalty of a group toward the group, the greater is the motivation among the members to achieve the goals of the group, and the greater the probability that the group will achieve its goals.

Rensis Likert

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing-that's why we recommend it daily.

Zig Ziglar

Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.

Jim Ryun

People often say that motivation doesn't last. Well, neither does bathing— that's why we recommend it daily.

Zig Ziglar

In my experience, there is only one motivation, and that is desire. No reasons or principle contain it or stand against it.

Jane Smiley

The most important thing about motivation is goal setting. You should always have a goal.

Francie Larrieu Smith

Motivation is a fire from within. If someone else tries to light that fire under you, chances are it will burn very briefly.

Stephen R. Covey

Accurate information is a key part of motivation.

Mary Ann Allison

The moment avoiding failure becomes your motivation, you're down the path of inactivity. You stumble only if you're moving.

Roberto Goizueta

When you face your fear, most of the time you will discover that it was not really such a big threat after all. We all need some form of deeply rooted, powerful motivation—it empowers us to overcome obstacles so we can live our dreams.

Les Brown

I succeed on my own personal motivation, dedication, and commitment…. My mindset is: If I'm not out there training, someone else is.

Lynn Jennings

A champion needs a motivation above and beyond winning.

Pat Riley

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