Looking for a little inspiration today? Here are a few quotes from some well-known famous motivational speakers to inspire and motivate you.
“I believe that refusing to quit and refusing to fail will trump talent and brilliance in the end.”
Molly Bloom is a famous inspirational speaker, bestselling author of Molly’s Game, and the business mind behind the most exclusive, high-stakes poker game in the world. You may be more familiar with the Oscar-nominated movie about her life: Molly’s Game. Her inspiring story covers everything from starting her business knowing nothing about poker to losing everything—then overcoming addiction and rebuilding her life.
“Every action you take is a vote for the type of person you wish to become.”
James Clear is a famous personal development keynote speaker who wrote the life-changing book Atomic Habits. His book has sold more than 15 million copies worldwide and been translated into over 50 languages. In his story-filled keynotes, James motivates audiences by showing how small habits, decision-making, and continuous improvement can lead you to the life you want.
“In the end, what we really need is not acceptance from others but acceptance from ourselves.”
Jia Jiang is a top resilience keynote speaker with the most viewed TED Talk of 2017. Using lessons from his bestselling book Rejection Proof, Jiang inspires people to become resilient by learning how to handle rejection.
“Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.”
Lance Armstrong is a motivational and leadership speaker, angel investor, podcast host, cancer survivor, and one of the most controversial athletes in the history of sports. He is best known as the founder of the charity Livestrong and the seven-time Tour de France champion who was stripped of his titles for doping. In his talks, Lance shares his personal story of rising to the top and falling to the bottom. Audiences come away understanding how you need to own your mistakes so you can learn from them.
“Not everyone is going to be an Olympic athlete, but everybody could figure out what it is that they’re passionate about, what it is that they want to accomplish in life and go for it.”
Chaunte Lowe is a motivational keynote speaker, 4-time Olympian, 3-time World Championship medalist, and breast cancer survivor. Her story shows audiences the power of resilience through life’s challenges.
“If you’re tired of starting over, stop giving up. How many of you look back on your lives and can count how many times you’ve started over on a dream (or a destination)….Think now, how far down that road you’d be if you didn’t quit.”
James Lawrence is a motivational speaker and world-record endurance holder for completing the greatest feats of human endurance in 2021: 100 full-distance triathlons in 100 days. Lawrence inspires audiences to keep going towards their goals by teaching them a successful mindset.
“Whatever your situation might be, set your mind to whatever you want to do and put a good attitude in it, and I believe that you can succeed. You are not going to get anywhere just sitting on your butt and moping around.”
Bethany Hamilton came to fame as a teenage surfing sensation who lost her arm to a 14-foot tiger shark— then returned to competition. You may have read Bethany’s comeback story in the New York Times bestselling book Soul Surfer or seen the 2011 film. Bethany motivates audiences by sharing how she came back from tragedy to compete once again.
“Don’t wait for the perfect time, you will wait forever. Always take advantage of the time that you’re given and make it perfect.”
Daymond John is a motivational speaker, successful entrepreneur, and founder of FUBU clothing. You may know him best as a judge on the investor reality show Shark Tank. Daymond inspires audiences by sharing how he built FUBU clothing from a garage startup to a multi-million dollar company.
“If you have the courage to start, you have the courage to succeed.”
Mel Robbins is a top motivational keynote speaker, award-winning CNN commentator, bestselling author of The 5 Second Rule, and one of the most booked motivational speakers in the world. Mel provides insights and tools for action that are critical for selling, leadership development, innovation, and success.
“For me, winning isn’t something that happens suddenly on the field when the whistle blows and the crowds roar. Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream.”
Emmitt Smith is the #1 Leading Rusher in NFL History, 3 time Super Bowl Champion, and bestselling author. Smith first rose to prominence via an illustrious football career as a member of the Dallas Cowboys. Using stories from his career, Emmit speaks about how to have a championship vision.
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