You must always be prepared to place a bet on yourself, on your future, by heading in a direction that others seem to fear.

Robert Greene

I'm always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning. Every day I find something creative to do with my life.

Miles Davis

The will to persevere is often the difference between failure and success.

David Sarnoff

If you're not failing, you're not pushing your limits, and if you're not pushing your limits, you're not maximizing your potential.

Ray Dalio

A worker without genius is better than a genius who won't work.

Leopold Auer

Each moment of my life I was dreaming of how great I could be, and continued working hard. Each time I closed my eyes I could see me shining bright like a sun.

Kobe Bryant