I can only strive for what is important

Where can you find purpose? Like success and happiness, our purpose exists in the present, and we constantly strive toward the future to maintain…

— Philip Zimbardo

It is an error common to many artists, who strive merely to avoid mistakes, when all our efforts should be to create positive and…

— Edward Steichen

Do nondoing, strive for nonstriving, savor the flavorless, regard the small as important, make much of little, repay enmity with virtue; plan for difficulty…

— Laozi

Work hard. Don’t quit. Be appreciative, be thankful, be grateful, be respectful. Also, never whine, never complain. And always, for crying out loud, keep…

— Michael Keaton

Devote yourself to an idea. Go make it happen. Struggle on it. Overcome your fears. Smile. Don't you forget: this is your dream!

— Anonymous

Your ability to discipline yourself to set clear goals, and then to work toward them every day, will do more to guarantee your success…

— Brian Tracy

Be true to the game, because the game will be true to you. If you try to shortcut the game, then the game will…

— Michael Jordan

(Natural Talent + Opportunity) Hard Work = Success

— Michael Johnson

There is no substitute for hard work when it comes to achieving success.

— Heather Bresch

“The smell of the sweat is not sweet, but the fruit of the sweat is very sweet.”

— Amit Kalantri

“To move forward, one need only take the first step,”

— Chase Neill

“There is no shortcut for hard work that leads to effectiveness. You must stay disciplined because most of the work is behind the scenes.”

— Germany Kent

Once you start something don't stop until you complete it. Don't let excuses, problems, hard work or anything stop you from completing it.

— Sonya Parker

The only thing that separates successful people from the ones who aren't is the willingness to work very, very hard.

— Helen Gurley Brown

Don't be afraid of hard work. Nothing worthwhile comes easily. Don't let others discourage you or tell you that you can't do it. In…

— Gertrude B. Elion