Sometimes life could really be filled with all sorts of struggles, but remember that these struggles are blessings in disguise for all of us to grow mature and build a better version of ourselves. We hope that these inspirational quotes about life and struggle will build you up.
1. “Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine
It may be preferable to live without challenges, but you never really learn anything in return. These struggles help you become a better person and see the reality of life. Instead of mumbling, the Meaningful Life Center says you should embrace life’s problems as you have the tools to face them.
2. “I have failed over and over and over again in my life, and that’s why I succeed.” – Michael Jordan
The basketball superstar is now a legend, thanks to his failures. It did not define him but turned his life into something inspirational. Today, Michael Jordan is a famous name in sports and many look up to him. Just like in business, suffering is a part of success as stated in an article in the Entrepreneur magazine.
3. “I don’t measure a man’s success by how high he climbs, but how high he bounces when he hits bottom.” – George S. Patton
Many people define success as reaching the top of their career. For some, success means being able to survive the struggles of being at the bottom. Just showing significant progress during a challenging time can be a sign of success, according to Francis Kong of Philstar Global.
4. “Don’t let your victories go to your head, or your failures go to your heart.” – Unknown
It is important to always keep your feet on the ground. With a feeling of being at the top of everyone, you neglect what others may feel. Worse comes to worst, you may lose your compassion and humanity. The Greater Good Magazine states that humility makes the world a better place for you and for others.
5. “Failure is the opportunity to begin again more intelligently.” – Henry Ford
The most important part of failing is the lesson you get from it. One should learn how to get up and begin again while using what he or she has learned from the previous mistake. The Harvard Business Review states that the commitment to learning is essential to bouncing back from failure.
6. “The pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees opportunity in every difficulty.” – Winston Churchill
Believe when people say that there is a bright side in every struggle. Aside from the learning that you can get from it, there could be something positive out of it. On top of that, NPR (National Public Radio) discusses that a study from Boston shows that being optimistic will help you live longer.
7. “Failure builds character.” – Unknown
As mentioned, your failures do not define who you really are. Despite this fact, it still helps you shape the mental and moral qualities that make you a better person. Your character plays an important role in becoming successful, according to an article from LinkedIn.
8. “Security is mostly a superstition. Life is either a daring adventure or nothing.” – Helen Keller
Some may easily find it frightening to live a life without security. This does not necessarily mean about a threat to life, but those that can affect the sustenance of life. As an example, Forbes states that job security might be disappearing, but taking responsibility for your career can make you grow.
9. “Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” – Dalai Lama
Some people believe that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Why not add optimism to complete the day? We can say that NBC News is ‘optimistic’ when they say the brain can be trained to be more optimistic.
10. “One of the best pieces of advice I ever got was from a horse master. He told me to go slow to go fast. I think that applies to everything in life. We live as though there aren’t hours in the day, but if we do each thing calmly and carefully, we will get it done quicker and with much less stress.” – Viggo Mortensen
Today’s world made multitasking a necessity for anyone. In reality, this is more time-consuming and makes the person more tired and may not appreciate life at all. Slowing down your pace can make you more productive and does not mean isolating yourself, according to Money Crashers.
11. “I am not a product of my circumstances. I am a product of my decisions.” – Stephen Covey
Someone who is envious of your life or success may feel that it is out of luck. The truth is, how you live your life molds you into the person you really are. Good Choices, Good Life highlights that the choices you make are important that other factors are less significant over time.
12. “Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don’t really matter.” – Francis Chan
Have you ever felt being successful at something, but ended up feeling like it was only handed to you? This results in the feeling of being unworthy of success. Very Well Mind suggests practicing self-compassion, develop your confidence, and control your worries to overcome the fear of failure.
13. “It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.” – Muhammad Ali
People sometimes feel that the bigger picture is the problem when the smallest detail can be the true source. Try to open your eyes a little wider to see where these challenges are really coming from. Anxiety Canada states that defining the cause of a problem is an essential part of solving it.
14. “Spend eighty percent of your time focusing on the opportunities of tomorrow rather than the problems of yesterday.” – Brian Tracy
Though it is important to face our problems, we also have to move on while trying to solve them. This opens the opportunity that life could have something better in store for you. When you feel stuck, start by taking a step back to look at the possible solution you have missed according to Lifehack.org.
15. “You can’t change how people treat you or what they say about you. All you can do is change how you react to it.” – Mahatma Gandhi
It is true when people say that the first impression lasts. Unless that person sees a significant change with his or her preference, they will still see you the way they want it to be. Psychology Today explains that perception is really not reality.
16. “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie
‘Try and try until you succeed’ may sound funny to others, but many famous personalities followed this saying. If you failed once, do not give up easily. Indeed’s career guide includes a ‘keep on trying no matter what’ attitude to be successful.
17. “I have always believed, and I still believe, that whatever good or bad fortune may come our way, we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.” – Hermann Hesse
Being optimistic does not always mean being happy. It is by looking at the brighter side of things, even if other people see it negatively. Another article from Forbes explains that “we can recognize that the darkness is only possible in the absence of light”.
18. “The best way out is always through.” – Robert Frost
Things get harder when we avoid the possible consequences of certain life struggles. Face your problem instead of finding another way out. The social enterprise Kuza will make you realize that “you cannot run away from yourself, as you are always right behind you”.
The quotes stated above is proof that life and struggles always go together. Whatever problem you are facing, always make sure that you stay positive. These quotes will remind you to always stay optimistic and you will succeed in whatever you do.
