203 Motivational Quotes for Improvement (Growth)
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- Best Motivational Quotes for Improvement
- Short Motivational Quotes for Improvement
- Motivation for Improvement: Quotes to Keep You Going
- Motvation Quotes to Seek Daily Improvement
- Transforming Your Life: Quotes for a Brighter Future
Best Motivational Quotes for Improvement
Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment. Stephen Covey Motivational Quotes for Improvement
Always dream and shoot higher than you know you can do. Do not bother just to be better than your contemporaries or predecessors. Try to be better than yourself. William Faulkner
An extraordinary life is all about daily, continuous improvements in the areas that matter most. Robin Sharma
Become addicted to constant and never-ending self-improvement. Anthony J. D’Angelo
Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better. Maya Angelou
Habits are the compound interest of self-improvement. The same way that money multiplies through interest. James Clear
Be so committed to your growth that it encourages the ones around you to grow as well. Be so committed to your growth that it sacres away ones that are tempted to drop you down to their level.
Commit yourself to constant improvement. Commit yourself to quality. Be persistent, persistent, persistent…and have a grateful heart! H. Jackson Brown Jr.
The important thing is that we must be constantly moving forward ― yes, the progressive realization of a predetermined goal. And our growth should never end. Og Mandino
I fear not the man who has practiced 10,00’0′ kicks once, but I fear the man who has practiced one kick 10,000 times. Bruce Lee
Give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. Live in the faith that the whole world is on your side as long as you are true to the best that is in you. Christian D Larson
Each of us must work for his own improvement, and at the same time share a general responsibility for all humanity. Marie Curie Motivational Quotes for Improvement
Change is your friend not your foe; change is a brilliant opportunity to grow. Simon T. Bailey
Take criticism seriously, but not personally. If there is truth or merit in the criticism, try to learn from it. Otherwise, let it roll right off you. Hillary Clinton
Every defeat, every heartbreak, every loss, contains its own seed, its own lesson on how to improve your performance next time. Malcolm X
Mindlessly ‘going through the motions’ without improvement can be its own form of suffering. Angela Duckworth
Success each day should be judged by the seeds sown, not the harvest reaped. John C. Maxwell
Without variety, we get bored. And boredom is perhaps the greatest villain on the quest for self-improvement. James Clear
Formal education will make you a living; self-education will make you a fortune. Jim Rohn
We can’t become what we need to be by remaining what we are. Oprah Winfrey
Small daily improvements over time lead to stunning results. Robin Sharma
Personal development is the belief that you are worth the effort, time, and energy needed to develop yourself. Denis Waitley
Realizing that our actions, feelings, and behavior are the results of our own images and beliefs gives us the level that psychology has always needed for changing personality. Maxwell Maltz
Short Motivational Quotes for Improvement
Everything can be improved. Clarence W. Barron Motivational Quotes for Improvement
There’s always room for improvement. Joey Logano
Once we accept our limits, we go beyond them. Albert Einstein
Work on yourself more than you do on your job. Jim Rohn
Never neglect an opportunity for self-improvement.
Become the type of person you want to meet. Tom McCallum
You can’t improve what you don’t measure. Cliff Lerner
Choose progress over perfection.
It only takes one person to change your life ― you. Ruth Casey
Don’t go through life, grow through life. Eric Butterworth
What gets measured gets improved. Peter Drucker
Persistence, perseverance, and continuous improvement are the ingredients for forming a successful person. Debasish Mridha
Improve in private. Surprise everyone.
Change is the end result of all true learning. Leo Buscaglia
The dreaming has to be backed up by the doing. Carrie Wilkerson
Improvement begins with I. Arnold H. Glasow Motivational Quotes for Improvement
If there is no struggle, there is no progress. Frederick Douglass
Life improvement begins with self-improvement.
Even perfection has room for improvement. Ty Warner
Different isn’t always better, but better is always different.
There is always one more thing to learn. Steve Jobs
Motivation for Improvement: Quotes to Keep You Going
Don’t waste my time by making me judge other people. I am busy improving myself, and I have no time to criticize others.
Never chase opportunities. Let it come to you by creating value and building rare skillsets. Johannes Larsson
Continuous improvement is not about the things you do well that’s work. Continuous improvement is about removing the things that get in the way of your work. The headaches, the things that slow you down, that’s what continuous improvement is all about. Bruce Hamilton
Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it, and eventually, the confidence will follow. Carrie Fisher
When we strive to become better than we are, everything around us becomes better too. Paulo Coelho
Investing in your own growth and self-development isn’t selfish. It’s self-care. Dr. Eric Weis
Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved. Helen Keller
Passion for knowledge, motivation for continuous learning. Lailah Gifty Akita
If you think of standardization as the best that you know today, but which is to be improved tomorrow; you get somewhere. Henry Ford
Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty.
Anyone who keeps learning stays young. The greatest thing in life is to keep your mind young. Henry Ford
I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about what you’ve done and how you could be doing it better. Elon Musk
We cannot become what we want to be by remaining what we are. Max Depree
Self-knowledge is the beginning of self-improvement. Baltasar Gracian
When I say develop your skills, I don’t mean related to every business area of that industry. This is not very realistic. I mean, the field of your expertise in that industry. Pooja Agnihotri
The moment one definitely commits oneself, then providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred… Unforeseen incidents, meetings, and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
You shouldn’t do things differently just because they’re different. They need to be… better. Elon Musk
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. Carl R. Rogers
The secret to getting results that last is to never stop making improvements. James Clear
You are allowed to be both a masterpiece and a work in progress simultaneously. Sophia Bush
I am all for changing, even if mistakes are made in the process. Mistakes do not matter. Jiddu Krishnamurti
Do something today that your future self will thank you for. Sean Patrick Flanery
You’re either green and growing, or you’re ripe and rotting. John Addison
Growth begins when we begin to accept our own weakness. Jean Vanier
It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not. Denis Waitley
You are essentially who you create yourself to be, and all that occurs in your life is the result of your own making. Stephen Richards
Progress is impossible without change; and those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. George Bernard Shaw
Don’t demand perfection. But insist on continuous improvement.
Employ your time in improving yourself by other men’s writings so that you shall come easily by what others have labored hard for. Socrates Motivational Quotes for Improvement
Nature does constant value stream mapping, it’s called evolution. Carrie Latet
Continuous improvement requires systematic evaluation. Continuous improvement requires unfiltered evaluation.
You’ve got to have rules to live by, and one of mine is always say yes. Put yourself in danger of something amazing happening to you. Tom Bilyeu
When we’re growing up, there are all sorts of people telling us what to do when really what we need is space to work out who to be. Elliot Page
When you reach the top, keep ascending, otherwise you start descending. Lincoln Patz
I know that if things were going to improve, I was the one responsible for making it happen. James Clear
Life is a series of problem-solving opportunities. The problems you face will either defeat you or develop you depending on how you respond to them. Rick Warren
If you don’t make the time to work on creating the life you want, you’re eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of time dealing with a life you don’t want. Kevin Ngo
It is not necessary to change. Survival is not mandatory. W. Edwards Deming
If I really want to improve my situation, I can work on the one thing over which I have control myself. Stephen Covey
A corporation is a living organism; it has to continue to shed its skin. Methods have to change. Focus has to change. Values have to change. The sum total of those changes is transformation. Andrew Grove
Motvation Quotes to Seek Daily Improvement
There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self. Ernest Hemingway
The thing is, continuity of strategic direction and continuous improvement in how you do things are absolutely consistent with each other. In fact, they’re mutually reinforcing. Michael Porter
Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement and success have no meaning. Benjamin Franklin
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential…these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence. Confucius
The swiftest way to triple your success is to double your investment in personal development. Robin Sharma
Permit yourself to change your mind when something is no longer working for you. Nedra Glover Tawwab
No matter who you are, no matter what you did, no matter where you’ve come from, you can always change, become a better version of yourself. Madonna
Do not be afraid of improving slowly. Be afraid of standing still. Leo Babauta
It is so easy to overestimate the importance of one defining moment and underestimating the value of making small improvements on a daily basis. James Clear
I cannot say whether things will get better if we change; what I can say is they must change if they are to get better. Georg C. Lichtenberg
I would like to think that all of my successes in life are really just the fruit of my failures. Yvie Oddly
What we are today comes from our thoughts of yesterday, and our present thoughts build our life of tomorrow: Our life is the creation of our mind. Buddha
There is no challenge more challenging than the challenge to improve yourself. Michael F. Staley
If you can dedicate yourself to asking questions to reveal your potential, you will discover your potential and start to fulfill your mission. Sunday Adelaja
Everything is within your power, and your power is within you. Janice Trachtman
Recognizing that you are not where you want to be is a starting point to begin changing your life. Deborah Day
Everybody wants to be somebody; nobody wants to grow. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude. Maya Angelou
Success comes from the inside out. In order to change what is on the outside, you must first change what is on the inside. Idowu Koyenikan
Twenty years from now, you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain
Self-improvement is the name of the game, and your primary objective is to strengthen yourself, not to destroy an opponent. Maxwell Maltz
If you are moving forward in your life, If you are progressing personally, professionally, emotionally, spiritually ― you will be happy. Tony Robbins
Every moment of one’s existence, one is growing into more or retreating into less. Norman Mailer
Make the most of yourself… for that is all there is of you. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Do your best, and be a little better than you are. Gordon B. Hinckley
Without change there is no innovation, creativity or incentive for improvement. Those who initiate change will have a better opportunity to manage the change that is inevitable! William Pollard
It is never too late to be who you might have been. George Eliot
The key to happiness is really progress and growth and constantly working on yourself and developing something. Lewis Howes
How dare you settle for less when the world has made it so easy for you to be remarkable? Seth Godin
Things do not grow better; they remain as they are. It is we who grow better, by the changes we make in ourselves. Swami Vivekananda
He who conquers himself is the mightiest warrior. Confucius
Progress cannot be generated when we are satisfied with existing situations. Taiichi Ohno
The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking. Albert Einstein
My life is constantly under construction. There’s always something to improve.
He who rejects change is the architect of decay. Harold Wilson
Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom. Viktor Frankl
Determine that today you will overcome your self of the day before, tomorrow you will win over those of lesser skill, and later you will win over those of greater skill. Miyamoto Musashi
There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that’s your own self. Aldous Huxley
The journey is never ending. There’s always gonna be growth, improvement, adversity; you just gotta take it all in and do what’s right, continue to grow, continue to live in the moment. Antonio Brown
Transforming Your Life: Quotes for a Brighter Future
Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change. Stephen Hawking
To succeed in this world, you have to change all the time. Sam Walton
Improvement usually means doing something that we have never done before. Shigeo Shingo
At the time, my life just seemed too complete, and maybe we have to break everything to make something better out of ourselves. Chuck Palahniuk
It is not until you change your identity to match your life blueprint that you will understand why everything in the past never worked. Shannon L. Alder
It is not the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. William Shakespeare
Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not. When I see a person beginning to separate themselves from the pack, it’s almost always due to personal growth. John C. Maxwell
Continual improvement is an unending journey. Lloyd Dobens
There is no exercise better for the improvement of our world than reaching down on a daily basis to lift someone up. Melchor Lim
Human skill development in any nation is key for economic growth. Lailah Gifty Akita
Look for the small improvements, recognize those successes, and let them be a big deal. Elise Cripe
Gratitude, compassion, and kindness are pillars to make you a better person. Invajy
If you continuously compete with others, you become bitter, but if you continuously compete with yourself, you become better. Choose the second, I got your back.
Improve quality, you automatically improve productivity. W Edwards Deming
Be patient with yourself. You are growing stronger every day. The weight of the world will become lighter…and you will begin to shine brighter. Don’t give up. Robert Tew Motivational Quotes for Improvement
I am learning all the time. The tombstone will be my diploma. Eartha Kitt
You can waste your life drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them. Shonda Rhimes
Continuous improvement is the only cultural value that could unify an organization as large and diverse as ours.
Change equals self-improvement. Push yourself to places you haven’t been before. Pat Summitt
What we fear doing most is usually what we most need to do. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Don’t compare yourself to others. Compare yourself to the person from yesterday. Jordan Peterson
We should not judge people by their peak of excellence, but by the distance they have traveled from the point where they started. Henry Ward Beecher
Practice the philosophy of continuous improvement. Get a little bit better every single day. Brian Tracy
Focus on making yourself better, not on thinking that you are better. Bohdi Sanders Motivational Quotes for Improvement
You cannot reach where you are going if you continue to be the same person you have always been. Germany Kent
Learning is not compulsory; it’s voluntary. Improvement is not compulsory; it’s voluntary. But to survive, we must learn. W. Edwards Deming
Though no one can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending. Carl Bard
Everyone must choose one of two pains: the pain of discipline or the pain of regret. Jim Rohn
Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything. George Bernard Shaw
If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always be where you’ve always been. T.D. Jakes
Growth is actually contagious, so if you want to reach your goals, you’ve got to get around people who are going in the same direction you want to be going, and you will catch the success. Dr. Henry Cloud
What you dislike in another, take care to correct in yourself. Thomas Sprat
Continuous learning is the minimum requirement for success in any field. Brian Tracy Motivational Quotes for Improvement
Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are. Bernice Johnson Reagon
Human beings, if they realize the strength of their power, they can turn every curve ball of life thrown towards them into a chance of growth and improvement. Senora Roy
You must have a level of discontent to feel the urge to want to grow. Idowu Koyenikan
Leap off the fence of indecision. Get out of the ‘Want to Lane’ and put yourself into the ‘Got to Lane.’ Gloria Mayfield Banks
You are who you decide to be. If you want to be a positive person, decide to be. If you want to be a successful person, decide to be. You have to create the life you want and cut off people who prevent you from achieving it. Excellence is not a destination; it is a continuous journey that never ends. Brian Tracy
The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity. Amelia Earhart
Who is a true seeker grows, learns, and discovers that he is the only one responsible for what happens. Jorge Bucay
Look within, for within is the wellspring of virtue, which will not cease flowing if you cease not from digging. Marcus Aurelius
As human beings, our greatness lies not so much in being able to remake the world ― that is the myth of the atomic age ― as in being able to remake ourselves. Mahatma Gandhi
Very often, a change of self is needed more than a change of scene. A.C. Benson
Push yourself because no one else is going to do it for you. Rhyanna Watson
The Hacker Way is an approach to building that involves continuous improvement and iteration. Hackers believe that something can always be better, and that nothing is ever complete. Mark Zuckerberg
Incredible change happens in your life when you decide to take control of what you have power over instead of craving control over what you don’t. Steve Maraboli
Never allow your mind to wander untamed like a wild animal that exists on the basis of survival of the fittest. Tame your mind with a consistent focus on your goals and desires. Stephen Richards
Excellent firms don’t believe in excellence only in constant improvement and constant change. Tom Peters
There’s nothing wrong with self-improvement, as long as you recognize that at some point you’re going to have to accept yourself in all your imperfect glory. What’s wrong with liking yourself the way you are? Jessica Zafra
Strive for continuous improvement, instead of perfection. Kim Collins
The difference between being mediocre and achieving excellence is you. Stephen Richards
By improving yourself, the world is made better. Be not afraid of growing too slowly. Be afraid only of standing still. Benjamin Franklin
A strong man cannot help a weaker unless the weaker is willing to be helped, and even then, the weak man must become strong of himself; he must, by his own efforts, develop the strength which he admires in another. None but himself can alter his condition. James Allen
If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, then make that change. Michael Jackson
Investing in yourself is the best investment you will ever make. It will not only improve your life, it will improve the lives of all those around you. Robin Sharma
Let the improvement of yourself keep you so busy that you have no time to criticize others. Roy T. Bennett
Those who seek a better life must first become a better person. Jim Rohn
One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again. Abraham Maslow Motivational Quotes for Improvement
The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do. Steve Jobs
He who stops being better stops being good. Oliver Cromwell
Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes through continuous struggle. Martin Luther King, Jr.
One learns from books and example only that certain things can be done. Actual learning requires that you do those things. Frank Herbert
Continuous improvement is better than delayed perfection. Mark Twain
The man who is too old to learn was probably always too old to learn. Henry S. Haskins
Beginning today, set an intention and a relentless focus on living your life as the greatest person you can be, in all situations. Brendon Burchard
It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent that survives. It is the one that is the most adaptable to change. Charles Darwin
You’re either growing or dying. Stagnation does not exist in the universe. Steve Seibold
Remember, you are in control of your life and how you will live it. You are a lone wolf who chooses to be big and not shrink for the comfort of others. Give yourself permission to take up space, and bloom wildly without regret.
Improvement starts within you and depends on your efforts. So, make the effort. Remez Sasson
First things first might be a cliche, but it’s a useful one that means prioritizing what matters most to you and believing there is no wrong answer. Stacey Abrams
Don’t downgrade your dream just to fit your reality. Upgrade your conviction to match your destiny. Stuart Scott
If I had nine hours to chop down a tree, I’d spend the first six sharpening my axe. Abraham Lincoln
Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself. George Bernard Shaw
There’s only one investment that will never go down — an investment in yourself. Frank Sonnenberg
An environment where people have to think brings with it wisdom, and this wisdom brings with it kaizen (continuous improvement). Teruyuki Minoura
I’m always trying to get better. There’s always room for improvement. Cain Velasquez
If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got. Henry Ford
The safest principle through life, instead of reforming others, is to set about perfecting yourself. B. R. Haydon
The widespread availability of information is the only basis for effective day-to-day problem solving, which abets continuous improvement programs. Tom Peters
Embracing Discomfort: The Catalyst for Personal Growth
In the cozy cocoon of our comfort zones, we find solace and familiarity. We revel in the known, the routine, and the predictable. Yet, it’s precisely when we dare to step beyond this comforting threshold into the realm of discomfort that we set the stage for profound personal growth. Embracing discomfort is not just a choice; it’s a vital catalyst for self-improvement, allowing us to uncover our hidden potential and expand our horizons.
Human nature tends to resist discomfort. We instinctively seek security and avoid situations that may trigger anxiety or uncertainty. However, growth thrives outside the boundaries of our comfort zones. When we confront challenges, we engage in a process of adaptation, innovation, and resilience that ultimately leads to personal development.
Stepping into the unknown requires courage. It might be taking on a new job, learning a foreign language, or facing a fear head-on. In these moments, we grapple with self-doubt, anxiety, and the fear of failure. However, it’s through these struggles that we discover our true capabilities and strengths. We learn that discomfort is the birthplace of resilience and tenacity.
Moreover, embracing discomfort fosters adaptability. The more we expose ourselves to unfamiliar situations, the better equipped we become to handle change and uncertainty. As we adapt, we refine our problem-solving skills, expand our knowledge, and develop a more profound understanding of ourselves.
Embracing discomfort also ignites creativity. In unfamiliar territory, our brains are forced to think differently, explore new perspectives, and seek innovative solutions. This creative process not only aids in problem-solving but also fuels personal growth by broadening our mental horizons.
It’s in moments of discomfort that we shatter the limitations we’ve imposed on ourselves. By confronting fears and uncertainties, we redefine our self-concept and self-esteem. We realize that we are more resilient, capable, and adaptable than we once thought.
Furthermore, the satisfaction of conquering discomfort is immeasurable. The sense of accomplishment and confidence that comes from pushing past your comfort zone is a powerful motivator for personal growth. Each victory becomes a stepping stone, leading you to new challenges and greater achievements.
Embracing discomfort is not merely an option on the path to personal growth—it’s a necessity. By venturing into uncharted territory, we develop courage, adaptability, creativity, and resilience. We shatter the confines of our comfort zones, ultimately discovering our hidden potential. Every moment of discomfort is a step towards a more fulfilled and accomplished self. So, dare to embrace discomfort, for it is the catalyst for your personal growth, enabling you to unlock the best version of yourself.
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