Top 15 most motivational sports quotes
The world of sports is a lot like business. There’s training. Competition. Wins and losses. Passion. Hard work. Shall I go on?
Given the nature of sports, it’s not surprising that athletes have had some inspiring and motivational things to say about hard work, leadership, perseverance, winning, and much more.
While sports are known for producing the most remarkable athletes, influential leaders and memorable heroes; its fans have only seen a small throng of individuals leave as significant a legacy with their words as they have with their ability.
Here are the top 15 most motivational sports quotes in history:
“You can’t put a limit on anything. The more you dream, the farther you get.”
Michael Phelps, Olympic medal winning swimmer
Michael Phelps, Olympic medal winning swimmer
“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.”
Michael Jordan, Basketball Player
Michael Jordan, Basketball Player
“Age is no barrier. It’s a limitation you put on your mind.”
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Athlete
Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Athlete
“There may be people that have more talent than you, but there’s no excuse for anyone to work harder than you do.”
Derek Jeter, Professional baseball
Derek Jeter, Professional baseball
“I’ve learned that something constructive comes from every defeat.”
Tom Landry, Football Player and Coach
Tom Landry, Football Player and Coach
“Continuous effort — not strength or intelligence — is the key to unlocking our potential.”
Liane Cardes
Liane Cardes
“The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.”
Tommy Lasorda, Baseball player
Tommy Lasorda, Baseball player
“The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.”
Pele, The Greatest Football Player of all time
Pele, The Greatest Football Player of all time
“The mind is the limit. As long as the mind can envision the fact that you can do something, you can do it, as long as you really believe 100 percent.”
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Professional Bodybuilder
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Professional Bodybuilder
“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.”
Michael Jordan, Basketball Player
Michael Jordan, Basketball Player
“You find that you have peace of mind and can enjoy yourself, get more sleep, and rest when you know that it was a one hundred percent effort that you gave–win or lose.”
Gordie Howe, Professional Ice Hockey player
Gordie Howe, Professional Ice Hockey player
“Set your goals high, and don’t stop till you get there.”
Bo Jackson, Baseball and Football player
Bo Jackson, Baseball and Football player
“Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.”
Arnold Palmer, Professional Golfer
Arnold Palmer, Professional Golfer
“Remember this. Hold on to this. This is the only perfection there is the perfection of helping others. This is the only thing we can do that has any lasting meaning. This is why we’re here.”
Andre Agassi, Professional Tennis Player
Andre Agassi, Professional Tennis Player
“It isn’t the mountains ahead to climb that wear you out; it’s the pebble in your shoe.”
Muhammad Ali, World Heavyweight Champion boxer
Muhammad Ali, World Heavyweight Champion boxer