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37 Quotes on Motivation from the Worlds Most Influential Leaders

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Motivation is the backbone of success.

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Without motivation, you can forget about success. In fact, motivation and hard work are crucial elements to achieving your dreams — they’re what push you towards the top and help you stand out from the rest.

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And motivation isn’t just important in business, it applies to every aspect of life. To be successful professionally, socially, mentally, even physically, it is the driving force that will take you there.

Without motivation, some of today’s most successful entrepreneurs and leaders wouldn’t be where they are. Just look at Mark Zuckerberg or Barbara Corcoran — it took motivation to learn new skills and launch extremely successful businesses. It took motivation for J.K. Rowling to write her Harry Potter series, and it took motivation for Barack Obama to run for president.

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Whether you’re in high school or you’re well into your career, motivation is the backbone to your success. And if you’re not sure where to get started, check out these 37  quotes on motivation from the world’s  most influential leaders, past and present.  

37 Quotes on Motivation from the World’s Most Influential Leaders

1. Barack Obama

“Progress will come in fits and starts. It’s not always a straight line. It’s not always a smooth path.” — Barack Obama

37 Quotes on Motivation from the World’s Most Influential Leaders

2. Barbara Corcoran

“Don’t you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.” — Barbara Corcoran

37 Quotes on Motivation from the World’s Most Influential Leaders

3. Thomas Edison

“Everything comes to him who hustles while he waits.” — Thomas Edison

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37 Quotes on Motivation from the World’s Most Influential Leaders

4. Sheryl Sandberg

“Sharing emotions builds deeper relationships. Motivation comes from working on things we care about.” — Sheryl Sandberg

37 Quotes on Motivation from the World’s Most Influential Leaders

5. Jeff Bezos

“When it’s tough, will you give up, or will you be relentless?” — Jeff Bezos

37 Quotes on Motivation from the World’s Most Influential Leaders

6. J.K. Rowling