11 Motivational Quotes To Get You Going

Do you wish you could do something more intriguing and satisfying with your life? Do you have big ideas about your future but are being held back by self-doubt and fear?

Fear is real and can be a nuisance, a roadblock, and in some cases a necessary and great protector. However, when it comes to achieving your goals, you have to push the “I can’t” and the “but I will fail” aside and take a leap of faith. Anyone who is successful knows how it feels to have that fear but they were able to reach their goals by jumping over the self-doubt, grabbing the bull by the horns, and just going for it.

If you want to achieve something great, here are 11 motivational quotes to help you get started:

Start by dreaming big. Anything that comes from your heart is possible to achieve.

“If you can dream it, you can do it!” -- Walt Disney

“Imagination is more important than knowledge.” -- Albert Einstein

Don’t be discouraged by what others think about your dreams and goals. Let go of their opinions and go full steam ahead. Just think, where would Disney World be if Walt Disney gave up because someone told him cartoons and amusement parks were a stupid idea?

“I know where I’m going and I know the truth, and I don’t have to be what you want me to be. I’m free to be what I want.” -- Muhammad Ali

You have a dream, your excited about it, now what? It's time to take action. Get up and do it!

“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” -- Mark Twain

You’re at a crossroads. You want to move forward but your current circumstances are holding you back. Use your current position as a stepping stone, not a stumbling block.

“Your present circumstances don't determine where you can go; they merely determine where you start.” -- Nido Qubein

“Where you are is not your final destination, it's a layover. Your flight to greatness takes off soon. Don't miss it.” -- A. Reece

You’re out there working hard and have come across a few obstacles. Use them as lessons your can learn from and as a guide to the right path.

“Expect problems and eat them for breakfast.” -- Alfred A. Montapert

“Problems are not stop signs, they are guidelines.” -- Robert H. Schuller

You’re tired and feel like giving up. You’ve worked endlessly, but to no avail. This doesn’t mean you’re a failure, it means you’re that much closer to your goal. Don’t stop now, keep moving!

“Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” -- Julie Andrews

“Our greatest weakness lies in giving up. The most certain way to succeed is always to try just one more time.” -- Thomas A. Edison

If at any point during your journey you are overwhelmed by the fear of failure, remember...

“I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life and that is why I succeed.” -- Michael Jordan

Failure is nothing to fear. It’s something to embrace because it makes you stronger, smarter, and that much more capable of reaching your ultimate goal.