6 Motivational Quotes That Keep Me Productive and Focused on My Goals
Staying persistent and working toward your goals isn’t easy. What if you fail? What if it’s all for nothing? Set those doubts aside, because these are the quotes that will keep you moving forward. I wouldn’t have graduated magna cum laude or landed my dream corporate job without them—let alone be writing this blog right now! I hope these resonate with you as much as they did with me.
1. The Time Will Pass Anyway.
The time will pass anyway! No matter what action you choose, time will move forward. This thought always blows my mind. We often think it’s pointless to pursue a goal that will take years to achieve. But if you start now, you'll be closer to that goal than if you never start at all. Better now than never. This mindset was a game-changer for me when I started this blog. It’s daunting to think that blogs take months, even years, to gain traction. But then I thought, I’m 22 now—by the time I’m 24, 25, or 26, it will have grown so much more. So even if I’m not seeing progress as quickly as I’d like, I’m still doing the work, which guarantees results down the line!
2. Do Something Today That Your Future Self Will Thank You for.
Woah. Take a moment to really think about this one. I came across it after watching a motivation expert discuss short-term wins versus long-term success. As humans, we’re wired to seek quick relief—often without thinking. For me, that’s chocolate. I’ll binge a whole bag of cookies for that instant gratification. But we all know how it ends—hours later, I regret it because I feel worse both physically and mentally. That’s why it’s so important to find the courage to do something, right now, that benefits your future self. Even the smallest progress will make your future self grateful for what you did today.
3. It is Never Too Late to Start.
It doesn’t matter how old you are, where you are in your career, or what obstacles stand in your way. The past is meant to stay there—let it go. We have to focus on our future, as I mentioned above, and that means taking action NOW. Don’t hold yourself back just because you think it’s too late. There’s no set timeline for your life. In fact, some of the best moments in life are the ones that happen completely unplanned.
4. You Will Always Regret Inaction in Life, Not the Times When You Took Action.
This is a big one. So often, we don’t take steps toward the life we want because we’re afraid of failure, judgment, or leaving our comfort zone. But imagine reaching the end of your life and wishing you had taken that chance. Even if you fail, it becomes a great story and a valuable learning experience!
5. Every Action You Take is Preparing You for Something Down the Line.
I recently heard this saying from Mel Robbins on her podcast, and it really made me think. If you reflect on past experiences, it’s so true. In my own life, it’s all the sales experience I’ve gained. Even though last summer I was in a customer success internship at a company that wasn’t ideal for me, the skills I learned there have greatly helped in my current role. So take action, even if the results aren’t what you expect—you’ll be repaid for it down the road.
6. Confidence is Defined by the Willingness to Try.
This is how Mel Robbins defines confidence, and she’s one of the top motivational speakers in the U.S. We all strive to be more confident, but confidence isn’t just a mindset—it’s an action. Doesn’t that make you want to take action, knowing it will help you build confidence? Mind blown.
