47 Motivational Quotes to Start Your Day More Excited

When was the last time someone said this to you?

“You can do it” or “You can do it!”

Okay, even in your busy day-to-day life, you may not always receive motivational words from your boss because they get stuck when phone calls and meetings pile up.

So, think of this quote as a personal cheerleader cheering you on. These quotes are ready to help start your day off right and make it a day you can be proud of.

Alright, you’ll be successfully connecting with those hard-to-reach things. Today, you’re closing that tricky deal. Today, you will change from a good manager to a great manager.

Note that today is the day you want and wait for it. So, make some hot coffee and carefully read the following 47 quotes!

Motivational Quotes to Get Started Today

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing — that’s why we recommend it daily.” -Zig Ziglar

“People often say that motivation doesn’t last long. It’s the same with bathing – that’s why we recommend it every day.” -Zig Ziglar

“Someday is not a day of the week.” -Denise Brennan-Nelson

“One day is not a day of the week.” -Denise Brennan-Nelson

“Hire character. Train skill.” -Peter Schutz

“Hire characters. Practice skills.” -Peter Schutz

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” -Steve Jobs

“Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” -Steve Jobs

“Sales are contingent upon the attitude of the salesman — not the attitude of the prospect.” -W. Clement Stone

“Sales depend on the attitude of the seller – not the attitude of the prospect.” -W. Clement Stone

“Everyone lives by selling something.” -Robert Louis Stevenson

“Everyone lives by selling something.” -Robert Louis Stevenson

“If you are not taking care of your customer, your competitor will.” -Bob Hooey

“If you don’t pay attention to your customers, your competitors will.” -Bob Hooey

“The golden rule for every businessman is this: Put yourself in your customer’s place.” -Orison Swett Marden

“The golden rule for any entrepreneur is this: Put yourself in your customer’s place.” -Orison Swett Marden

“If you cannot do great things, do small things in a great way.” -Napoleon HillMotivational quote by Napoleon Hill

“If you can’t do great things, do small things in a great way.” -Napoleon Hill Motivational quotes by Napoleon Hill

“The best leaders are those most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates smarter than they are. They are frank in admitting this and are willing to pay for such talents.” -Antos Parrish

“The best leaders are those who are most interested in surrounding themselves with assistants and associates who are smarter than them. They are honest in admitting this and are willing to pay for such talent.” -Antos Parrish

“Beware of monotony; it’s the mother of all the deadly sins.” -Edith Wharton

“Beware of monotony; it is the mother of all mortal sins.” -Edith Wharton

“Nothing is really work unless you would rather be doing something else.” -J.M. Barrie

“Nothing really works unless you’d rather do something else.” -JM Barrie

“Without a customer, you don’t have a business — all you have is a hobby.” -Don Peppers

“Without customers, you have no business – all you have is a hobby.” -Don Peppers

“To be most effective in sales today, it’s imperative to drop your ‘sales’ mentality and start working with your prospects as if they’ve already hired you.” -Jill Konrath

“To be the most effective in sales today, it is imperative to break your ‘selling’ mentality and start working with your prospects as if they had hired you.” -Jill Konrath

“Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’ Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.” -Mary Kay Ash

“Suppose that everyone you meet has a sign around their neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’ You will not only be successful in sales, you will be successful in life. “ -Mary Kay Ash

“It’s not just about being better. It’s about being different. You need to give people a reason to choose your business.” -Tom Abbott

“It’s not just about getting better. It’s about being different. You need to give people a reason to choose your business.” -Tom Abbott

“Being good in business is the most fascinating kind of art. Making money is art and working is art and good business is the best art.” -Andy Warhol

“Being good at business is the most interesting kind of art. Making money is an art and working is an art and good business is the best art.” -Andy Warhol

“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.” -Stephen Covey

“Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is gentle; it’s holy land. There is no greater investment.” -Stephen Covey

Daily Inspirational Motivational Quotes

Weeks can feel long and holding you back, and it can be difficult to stay motivated. We’ve all been there and sometimes we just need a push. I have one thing for you – here are quotes for each workday to keep you working while you work.

Motivational quotes for Monday

Monday is a day to prepare yourself for success throughout the week. Check out these quotes about initiatives to help you get started on the right foot.

“Without hustle, talent will only carry you so far.” -Gary Vaynerchuk

“Without busyness, talent will only take you so far.” -Gary Vaynerchuk

“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stressed; working hard for something we love is called passion.” -Simon Sinek

“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion.” -Simon Sinek

“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” -Lucille BallMotivational quote by Lucille Ball

“I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” -Lucille Ball Motivational quotes by Lucille Ball

“I didn’t get there by wishing for it or hoping for it, but by working for it.” -Estée Lauder

“I didn’t get there expecting or expecting it, but by working for it.” -Estée Lauder

“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” -Og Mandino

“Always do your best. What you plant now, you will harvest later.” -Og Mandino

Inspirational Motivational Quotes for Tuesday

You are in a situation where you need to be more excited to get on with the day. Here are some quotes about overcoming challenges for some Tuesday inspiration.

“The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he’s dead.” -Bette Davis

“The key to life is to accept challenges. Once a person stops doing this, he dies.” -Bette Davis

“Move out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable when you try something new.” -Brian Tracy

“Get out of your comfort zone. You can only grow if you are willing to feel awkward and uncomfortable trying something new.” -Brian Tracy

“Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” -Joshua J. MarineMotivational quote by Joshua J. Marine

“It’s challenges that make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” -Joshua J. Marine Motivational quotes by Joshua J. Marine

“Don’t let the fear of losing be greater than the excitement of winning.” -Robert Kiyosaki

“Don’t let the fear of losing outweigh the joy of winning.” -Robert Kiyosaki

“How dare you settle for less when the world has made it so easy for you to be remarkable?” -Seth Godin

“How dare you accept less when the world has made it so easy for you to be extraordinary?” -Seth Godin

Inspirational motivational quotes for wednesday

Wow, you’re already in the middle of the week! Read more carefully this quote about the perseverance for the motivation you need to overcome a Wednesday afternoon slump.

“Energy and persistence conquer all things.” -Benjamin Franklin

“Energy and perseverance conquer all.” -Benjamin Franklin

“Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” -Julie Andrews

“Perseverance failed 19 times and succeeded the 20th.” -Julie Andrews

“Grit is that ‘extra something’ that separates the most successful people from the rest. It’s the passion, perseverance, and stamina that we must channel in order to stick with our dreams until they become a reality.” -Travis BradberryMotivational quote by Travis Bradberry

“Fortitude is the ‘something extra’ that separates the most successful people from the rest. The passion, perseverance, and stamina that we must channel to stick with our dreams until they come true.” -Travis Bradberry Motivational quotes by Travis Bradberry

“Failure after long perseverance is much grander than never to have a striving good enough to be called a failure.” -George Eliot

“Failure after long perseverance is far greater than never having had a good enough effort to be called a failure.” -George Eliot

“The secret of joy in work is contained in one word — excellence. To know how to do something well is to enjoy it.” -Pearl Buck

“The secret of joy at work is contained in one word – perfection. Knowing how to do something well means enjoying it.” – Pearl Money

Inspirational motivational quotes for Thursday

You are in the final part of the week. These quotes about success are sure to power you through the weekend.

“Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” -Dale Carnegie

“Cultivate success from failure. Despair and failure are the two surest stepping stones to success.” -Dale Carnegie

“Action is the foundational key to all success.” -Pablo Picasso

“Action is the basic key to all success.” -Pablo Picasso

“The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.” -Ayn RandMotivational quote by Ayn Rand

“The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.” -Ayn Rand Motivational quotes by Ayn Rand

“Formula for success: rise early, work hard, strike oil.” -J. Paul Getty

“The formula for success: get up early, work hard, crush the oil.” -J. Paul Getty

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” -Vince Lombardi

“The difference between successful people and other people is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but a lack of will.” -Vince Lombardy

Inspirational motivational quotes for Friday

It’s Friday, or should I say Fri-yay! Pat yourself on the back for the hard work you’ve put in all week. Here are some determination quotes to help you cross the finish line.

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” -Henry Ford

“Obstacles are those scary things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” -Henry Ford

“It is your determination and persistence that will make you a successful person.” -Kenneth J Hutchins

“It is your determination and perseverance that will make you a successful person.” -Kenneth J Hutchins

“You can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them.” -Shonda RhimesMotivational quote by Shonda Rhimes

“You can waste your life drawing lines. Or you can live your life through it.” -Shonda Rhimes Motivational quotes by Shonda Rhimes

“Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.” -Abraham Lincoln

“Determine that it can and will be done, and then we will find a way.” -Abraham Lincoln

“Done is better than perfect.” -Sheryl Sandberg

“Done better than perfect.” -Sheryl Sandberg

Motivational Quotes to Seize the Day

Okay, now we are at the final stage to make your days more excited. Are you ready to seize the day to make it better? If so, please check this quote again:

“Don’t ask if your dream is crazy, ask if it’s crazy enough.” -Lena Waithe

“Don’t ask if your dream is crazy, ask if it’s crazy enough.” -Lena Waithe

“The act of doing something un-does the fear.” -Shonda Rhimes

“The act of doing something removes fear.” -Shonda Rhimes

“Be poor, humble and driven (PhD). Don’t be afraid to shift or pivot.” -Alex Rodriguez

“Be poor, humble and encouraged (PhD). Don’t be afraid to shift or turn.” -Alex Rodriguez

“#1 make good decisions, #2 everything else.” -Rand Fishkin

“#1 makes good decisions, #2 everything else.” -Rand Fishkin

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