Determination Quotes - Page 9

Sometimes life is not kind, and most times we have to hurt deeply in order to find out how strong and determined we really are.

A conquering force sustained the old folks and now centers us. Forming a collective of comeback saints, let us rally behind them and move forward. We’re called to a new awakening and application of what we’ve learned from those who’ve “looked over Jordan.

One’s own history can be the greatest educator

Life is indeed a storm and while there are times you can sit and watch from the safety of a window pane there are moments you need to grit your teeth and take on the wind and the rain.

Beyond the clumsy, brute force tools of will, determination and hard work - and free from the heavy attachment of want, and the illusions of burden and blocks, is the true technology of creation through beingness.

Give me but a firm spot on which to stand, and I shall move the earth.

You may be wrong at first; you can still be right at last

Determination and willingness can change the situation when we are distructed

We may think there is willpower involved, but more likely...change is due to want power. Wanting the new addiction more than the old one. Wanting the new me in preference to the person I am now.

The very "least" among us has the enormous power to effect change through small acts of determination and will.

It's these small differences in people's karma that determine if we get up or remain lying on the ground.

Motivation is the fuel, necessary to keep the human engine running.

Tis in ourselves that we are thus or thus. Our bodies are our gardens to the which our wills are gardeners.

You have come nearer to mastering a good many aspects of cooking than anyone except a handful of great chefs, and some day it will pay off. I know it will. You will just have to go on working, and teaching, and getting around, and spreading the gospel until it does. (Avis DeVoto to Julia Child)

If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.

The mindset you have, determines the next step you take.

Everyone has their own calling, but not everyone is looking for the phone, or either they missed the call, or just not answered it.

Ignore failure. Try anew until you succeed.

When you encounter obstacles, don’t turn your back on them. Face them, confront them and your will see them dissolving in front of your eyes.

Extra miles, extensive preparation and exhaustive efforts usually show astonishing results.