Anybody that knows about the area pf motivational speaking and inspiration will be sure to smile when you say the name Eric Thomas. Eric is one of the leading motivational speakers in the fitness industry and has been helping to motivate gym-goers and athletes for years.
The Chicago native is known for his speaking, his role as a minister, and his authorship skills. Worth a staggering $2.5 million, Thomas has worked hard over his time as a speaker to build up a loyal fanbase, and with his Ph.D. in Education Administration from Michigan State University, he sure has the credentials to back it up!
Eric has his own website named ‘ET Inspires’ and he offers premium packages that allow people to work with him too. Eric brings results, and the 100 quotes below will show this.
This article looks to bring together a collection of Eric’s best quotes that will be sure to inspire you if you are having a bad day, need a little inspiration, or are looking to motivate yourself even more.
How is Eric Thomas such a good speaker?
Thomas has a powerful voice, a strong message, and a tone of delivery that is unmatched. He offers a unique perspective that encourages everyone to stay motivated and level headed regardless of the obstacles that they have in front of them. This relatability can be very powerful for those listening and explains why he is such a popular figure.
Best Eric Thomas Quotes
- “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.”
- “You can’t cheat the grind, it knows how much you’ve invested. It won’t give you anything you haven’t worked for.”
- “Pain is temporary. It may last for a minute, or an hour or a day, or even a year. But eventually, it will subside. And something else takes its place. If I quit however, it will last forever.”
- “If you’re not where you are, if you’re not where you want to be, if you don’t have what you want, want to have, if you’re not where you think you should be at this particular place… it has nothing to do with the system but it has everything to do with the fact that you’re not making the sacrifice.”
- “The only way to get out of mediocrity is to keep shooting for excellence.”
- “You can’t get to the next level of your life until you’re willing to let go of the things that are holding you back.”
- If you don’t develop the mindset and the willpower and the focus and the dedication to stop making excuses and to stop feeling sorry for yourself, there is nothing you can do.
- It’s not the situation, but whether we react negative or respond positive to the situation that is important.
- “I dare you to be great. I challenge you to be great in every aspect of your life.”
- “Stop being average. You’re not even good. You were born to be great.”
- “You are the designer of your destiny; you are the author of your story.”
- “If you want to be successful, you have to take the road less traveled.”
- “The difference between those who succeed and those who fail isn’t in the circumstances they face, but in the way they react to those circumstances.”
- “It’s not about having the skill to do something. It’s about having the will, desire, and commitment to be your best.”
- “You can’t change your destination overnight, but you can change your direction overnight.”
- “I can. I will. End of story.”
- “You are the only one who can limit your greatness.”
- “Don’t cry to quit, cry to keep going. You’re already in pain, you’re already hurt, get a reward from it.”
- “Adversity introduces a man to himself.”
- Success is not for the weak and uncommitted. Sometimes it’s gonna hurt, sometimes it’s gonna take sweat and tears.”
- “Winners focus on winning, losers focus on winners.”
- “Greatness is upon you. You better act like it.”
- “Success is not a marathon, it’s a sprint.”
- “When you’re great, you attract great. When you’re average, you attract average.”
- “You are the result of your choices, not your circumstances.”
- “If you’re not progressing, you’re regressing.”
- “The only way to get to the top is to earn it.”
- “Stop looking for shortcuts. Embrace the grind and you will thrive.”
- “Success is not easy and that’s why you’ll never have it.”
- “The harder you work, the harder it is to surrender.”
- “Don’t be afraid to fail, be afraid not to try.”
- “If you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.”
- “The only limit to your impact is your imagination and commitment.”
- “You can’t get to the top by sitting on your bottom.”
- “You are the master of your destiny. You can influence, direct and control your own environment. You can make your life what you want it to be.”
- “You can’t expect to hit the jackpot if you don’t put a few nickels in the machine.”
- “I believe that I can accomplish anything I set my mind to.”
- “If you want to change the world, you have to change the metaphor.”
- “There is no substitute for hard work, persistence and determination.”
- “If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you.”
- “It’s not about having the skill to do something. It’s about having the will, desire, and commitment to be your best.”
- “Believe in yourself, your abilities and your own potential. Never let self-doubt hold you captive.”
- Your willingness to take risks, to try new things, to be vulnerable, and to step outside of your comfort zone is directly proportional to your success in life.
- “I’ve never seen a champion who wasn’t a fighter.”
- “Don’t wait for opportunity to knock. Create your own door.”
- “You can’t be average and expect to have above-average results.”
- “The dream is free, but the hustle is sold separately.”
- “The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.”
- The greatest tragedy in life is not death, but a life without purpose.
- “It’s not the circumstances that shape us, but our beliefs as to what those circumstances mean.”
- “You can either let your circumstances define you, or you can define your circumstances.”
- “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself.”
- “The key to success is to start before you’re ready.”
- If you don’t give up, you still have a chance. Giving up is the greatest failure.
- “Success is not just about what you accomplish in your life, it’s about what you inspire others to do.”
- “Your time is limited, don’t waste it living someone else’s life.”
- “Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from pursuing your dreams.”
- “You can’t live a positive life with a negative mind.”
- “You can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum-wage work ethic.”
- “The most important thing you can do is to always be yourself. Never let anyone tell you that you can’t do something.”
- “The only thing that stands between you and what you want out of life is the will to try and the faith to believe that it’s possible.”
- “If you don’t have a goal in life, you’re just wandering around aimlessly.”
- “Don’t let your failures define you. Let them teach you.”
- “You have to want it, not just think about it.”
- “The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a person’s determination.”
- “Champions don’t become champions in the ring, they are merely recognized there.”
- “The only way to achieve greatness is to surround yourself with greatness.”
- “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey.”
- “If you want to be successful, find someone who has achieved the results you want and copy what they do and you’ll achieve the same results.”
- “Success is not about the destination, it’s about the journey of growth and development.”
- “Your success is determined by how much you are willing to sacrifice for it.”
- “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
- “Be stronger than your excuses.”
- “Motivation is what gets you started. Habit is what keeps you going.”
- “There is no shortcut to success. It takes hard work, perseverance, and dedication.”
- “In order to be successful, you have to be willing to do the things others won’t do.”
- “Your life is a reflection of your thoughts. If you change your thoughts, you change your life.”
- “The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday.”
- “Every great accomplishment starts with a decision to try.”
- “You are the only person who can change your life. No one else can do it for you.”
- “You are the architect of your destiny. You have the power to shape your future.”
- “Success is not determined by your background, but by your determination.”
- “The most important thing is not where you start, but where you finish.”
- “Your destiny is determined by the choices you make today, not tomorrow.”
- “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”
- “If you don’t have a plan for your life, someone else will.”
- “The greatest challenge in life is discovering who you are; the second greatest is being happy with what you find.”
- “Don’t let anyone tell you that you can’t do something. If you have a dream, go for it with all your heart.”
- “Success is not a gift, it is earned through hard work and dedication.”
- “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
- “The only thing worse than failure is not trying at all.”
- “Don’t let the fear of failure stop you from pursuing your dreams.”
- “Success is not a destination, it’s a journey of self-discovery and growth.”
- “Your dreams are achievable if you are willing to put in the work to make them a reality.”
- “The only way to predict your future is to create it.”
- “Success is not about what you have, but who you become.”
- “The biggest obstacle to success is the fear of failure.”
- “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.”
- “The more you dream, the farther you get.”
