Everyone needs a healthy dose of inspiration on their way to achieving success. Success is not always a straight line, sometimes, we encounter setbacks, disappointments, and failures. We have curated 17 quotes about achieving success to give you that extra boost you need today. Hope you find wisdom, inspiration, and courage to go for your dreams.  

''Try not to become a person of success, but rather try to become a person of value.'' Albert Einstein

''I have not failed. I have just found 10 000 ways that won't work.'' Thomas Edison

''The whole secret of a successful life is to find out what is one's destiny to do, and then do it.'' Henry Ford

''Just when the caterpillar thought the world was ending, he turned into a butterfly.'' Proverb

"Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you have. Do what you can.'' Arthur Ashe

''Success is the sum of small efforts,  repeated day-in and day-out.'' Robert Collier

''We become what we think about most of the time, and that is the strangest secret.'' Earl Nightingale

''Though no one can can go back and make a brand new start, anyone can start from now and make a brand new ending.'' Carl Bard

''Whenever you see a successful person, you only see the public glories, never the private sacrifices to reach them.'' Vaibhav Shah

''Never mistake activity for achievement.'' John Wooden 

''Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better.'' Jim Rohn

''We tend to overestimate what we can achieve in short periods of time and underestimate what God can do with a man or woman over a lifetime.'' Dr Roy Patterson 

''Every time you encounter an impressive achievement, ask, what did it take to make that happen? Scratch the surface on any significant accomplishment - you will find grit.'' Paul Stoltz 

 ''Don't be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.'' John D Rockefeller

''If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above other people's success'' James Cameron

''All progress takes place outside the comfort zone.'' Michael John Bobak

''Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement'' Clement Stone 

It should come as no surprise that the habits we form will determine our success or failure. After all, habits already dictate a lot about our lives. That’s why it’s so important to create good habits to achieve goals so that we can reach our fullest potential.

 What’s even more interesting is the fact that these same good habits can help us to stay motivated when it comes to realizing our goals. 

Let’s look at some examples of good habits that can help us achieve our goals:

 1. Write down your goals

 2. Visualize your goals

Take some time to write down a picture of how the goal will look like when it is accomplished. For example, if your goal is to lose weight, imagine how you will look when you have lost weight in your new slim-fitting clothes. 

Paint this picture in your mind every morning as you say your affirmations.

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3. Revisit the reason you’re doing what you do. 

 4. Be proactive. 

 5. Focus on the small stuff. 

If you’re dealing with a big goal, such as some serious weight loss, it’s easy to lose your motivation when it feels like you’re not making progress. 

Having small goals gives you milestones to celebrate and builds motivation back. 

These kinds of goals come from small changes, like planning to eat a little differently (cutting carbs for example), or in taking the stairs instead of using the elevator.

6. Surround yourself with people who motivate you. 

That is an easy habit for you to build, in that it involves choosing a little more carefully what company you keep. 

Building a habit of meeting with this group regularly not only keeps you motivated but has the added benefit of cementing relationships with those around you.

7. Take care of yourself.

If you’ve ever been sick you know it’s impossible to be productive, or even to have a positive attitude when you’re not feeling good. That’s why it’s so important to take charge of your health.  

Setting up some healthy habits such as going to the gym more often, or making changes in your meal plan to stay motivated longer just because you’re feeling better when your body is in sync. Your improved health makes this a win-win all the way around.

Building good habits is an awesome way to stay on track to reach your goals. The best part? As with any habit, if you do it enough, you’ll wind up acting without thinking, making motivation an automatic part of your life. 

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Walking has all sorts of health benefits including the ability to help lower your blood pressure and strengthen your heart. Many people at risk for stroke and heart disease are overweight, unhealthy, and have a hard time exercising. Thankfully walking is an easy, low-impact exercise to lower blood pressure that almost anyone can do.

Start where you’re at. Just put on your shoes and head out there. If all you can do is walk for five to ten minutes, start there. It’s a great start and that’s a lot more exercise than you’ve been getting. Stick with it for a week and then see if you can make it for 15 minutes.

If you can go for a 30-minute walk, start there. Pick up the pace, walk briskly and after a week or two, try to go for 45-minute walks. Or break up your walking workout into 3 shorter sessions interspersed throughout your day.

If you have any health conditions and in particular, if you’re suffering from high blood pressure and are at risk for heart disease, discuss your walking plans with your doctor. The two of you can come up with a plan that’s appropriate and safe for you.

Getting out and walking will help you on several different levels. The act of walking itself, particularly if you can go for a walkout in a pretty park is very relaxing and will lower your blood pressure soon after the walk. That’s a terrific benefit of walking and something that will help you feel better right away. But the benefits don’t stop there.

Regular exercise will strengthen your heart. Remember your heart is a muscle and going for a brisk walk works out more than your leg muscles. As you work out your heart, it gets stronger and better at pumping blood through your body. 

And as you strengthen your muscles and your body overall, you are likely losing body fat. That’s good news for your blood pressure long-term. All it takes is heading out there for a short little walk each day. As you get stronger those walks will get longer and you may even give swimming or riding your bike a try.

A healthy diet, regular exercise, and losing weight are some of the most effective ways to reduce hypertension regularly. Add to that the fact that walking helps you destress and it’s no wonder that walking regularly has such beneficial effects on your health. Ready to get started? Put on your shoes and go for that first walk.