Seven Motivational Quotes That Greatly Inspire Us

In my last wryt-up, I wrote about the fundamental difference between motivation and inspiration. Now's the time to realize both these crucial factors of acknowledging one's inner calling and taking steps to ensure its attainment. And what better way than reading some truly motivating words to propel the inner self to live for your aim. Studies have claimed that reading motivational text regularly creates an effect on our minds that effectively contributes towards making up of our mind to accept the hardships and face them with courage .

Here are seven such quotes that infuse the spirit to do so within your being.

"If you can't fly, then run. If you can't run then walk. If you can't walk, then crawl. But whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward."- Martin Luther King Jr

"Where there is a will, there is a way. If there is a chance in a million that you can do something, anything, to keep what you want from ending, do it. Pry the door open or, if need be, wedge your foot in that door and keep it open.” —Pauline Kael

Martin Luther King Jr, the Nobel laureate doesn't need any introduction. His words are a powerful way to motivate oneself so as to create that inner feeling of wanting to achieve the goal without further need for external factors as motivation. These two quotes show us the need to be persistent in our efforts to achieve something. It won't be easy, true that, but the end product, the whole journey actually would be something to take pride in, something worthwhile. For falling down is an accident, but staying there is definitely a choice!

“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.”—Michael Phelps

"Hardwork beats talent when talent doesn't work hard." - Tim Boyle

"Work like hell. I mean you just have to put in 80 to 100 hour weeks every week. [This] improves the odds of success. If other people are putting in 40 hour work weeks and you’re putting in 100 hour work weeks, then even if you’re doing the same thing you know that you will achieve in 4 months what it takes them a year to achieve." - Elon Musk

These three quotes substantiate the fact that hardwork has got no substitute. It's either you work hard and smart now and then reap the benefits, or enjoy now and you'll have to keep working hard later. Time is a really important factor in when you get to put in your efforts Elon Musk, the revered CEO of Tesla and Various other such innovative companies followed the message and is an example that no matter what you are today, with hardwork, skills and the ability to take and stand by the risky decisions, you'll get what you want.

"Life is 10% what you make it and 90% how you take it "- Charles R. Swindoll

"Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference" - Winston Churchill

These two quotes highlight the importance of a correct mental attitude, a correct perception of things which build up the correct outlook to approach and handle things in life. Positivity, along with pragmatism, indeed are important factors in one's personal as well as professional growth, acting as a stimulant for taking right decisions at right time andachieving results.

In the end, I've two bonus quotes for you, emphasizing the power of dreams-

"First, think. Second, dream. Third, believe. And finally, dare. For if you can dream it, you can do it." - Walt Disney

"Dream is not something you see in the sleep. It's something that doesn't let you sleep." - Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

These two prominent people are perfect examples of how one can come from anywhere and reach to the pinnacle of their fields. Always remember -