Top 50 Short Quotes That Will Inspire You (Fast)

Life is like a mystery that everyone seems to be trying so hard to crack. It goes beyond simply passing through the time of birth up until death. Life is about living.

Everyone has diverse definitions of what life means to them and there is no one reason to live.

Finding the “why” is the first hurdle to pass, and the next is the “how”.

The why and how is what keeps us trying harder than the last because we realize that we were not brought to earth to just make some sort of attendance.

The realization process is a whole journey and the questions cannot be fully answered but as years go by we tend to see clearer.

Here are short quotes that could lead you in the right direction in your realization journey.

Positive Short Quotes About Life

Everyone needs positivity in their lives, especially in the face of challenges. This section contains positive short quotes to inspire you to carry on with life.

Dreams are imaginations we have of what we want the future to look like. It is simply the activation of the mind to think in ways that could propel one to action.

However, dreams, unfortunately, come with a lot of fears. Most of the time, we are emotionally invested in our dreams and most people tend to put a lot of energy into achieving their dreams.

Hence, there is the fear of everything being a waste. This fear is so strong that it could cripple one to a state of no motivation and inaction till you find yourself living way below your full potential.

Many prospective entrepreneurs are scared of taking the bold step of starting their businesses. They overanalyze the situation and look for ways to justify why they would fail.

So they keep procrastinating and telling themselves that there is no point in trying. If only they know the millions they are throwing away.

The truth is that there will never be a “perfect situation” to launch a business. It is you that creates the perfect situation.

Do you know that while people were contemplating if they should launch their business during the pandemic, others actually launched?

People challenged their inner creativity and saw opportunities to launch their businesses. Even if some may not succeed, at least they were bold enough to start. They didn't let fear cripple them.

What we need to realize is that fear can be good sometimes and we can use it to our advantage.

To stay motivated against the fear of failure, focus on some inspirational fear of failure quotes. These quotes are so powerful that they motivate your mind to see the strength in failure.

This is a powerful inspirational quote I live by every day. We can never really step into places that we don't see ourselves stepping into. The mind has so much power and could either attract or repel good things.

Many people live a limited life that starts from their minds. You won't magically become what you don't see yourself becoming.

Dreams are vital because they are the determinants of how our life turns out.

We should all learn to challenge ourselves to keep having dreams because this is what makes life worth living.

Everyone has their unique destiny and tries to value what they are meant to bring to the world. Our existence is not a mistake or coincidence and realizing this translates into us giving our best in all situations.

Success means different things to different people because we all have different goals and purposes.

However, the general meaning of success is to fully utilize and use what we have inside of us to make an impact on society.

Self-reflection helps to identify what is inside of you. The tendency of humans to be so focused on other people is high after all our eyes are faced outward not inwards.

However, we can make conscious decisions to focus on our thoughts, ideas, talents, and everything that is inside of us.

The popular saying that goes “forward ever, backward never” should be everyone's goal in life.

There will be times when life will seem too slow and you will feel as though the people around you are making so much progress and you are not moving with the same speed.

During times like this, it is consequential to remember that there is no need to rush or compete with anybody because we each have different paths.

As long as you keep showing up and giving your best, be rest assured that eventually, all your hard work will pay off.

Letting go is one of the hardest things to do but we need to understand that time is a valuable asset and crying about something we have lost will not bring it back.

Instead, we should always look to the future for brighter things that are ahead of us.

Even closed doors could be blessings in disguise but if we are so focused on the disappointment of the door being closed, we will not get to see the blessing in it.

You should learn to always take advantage of opportunities. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of opportunities (especially business opportunities) in the world. You don't have to

The term “impossible” simply means something that has never been done before but this does not in any way mean that it cannot be done.

People tend to tag things they failed to do or are scared of doing as impossible but this is a narrative that needs to be fixed especially in our minds.

It does more harm than good by setting limitations as to what we can or cannot do and because we are only able to do what our mind can imagine, it ends up trapping us in fear.

You should be the sole determinant of what you do or don't do and when you learn to live doing what you want to do regardless of people calling it impossible, you will realize that nothing is impossible.

Time is a limiting factor that sometimes holds us back but the truth is that we can only be held back when we refuse to stand up and take control of our lives.

Control means a lot of things to different people but in this context, it means challenging yourself to do the right things at the right time. It is very easy to keep procrastinating or keep being lazy toward your dreams. Taking control is the only thing that can shake us to do better.

So how do you take control of your life?

First, develop a vision board. A vision is very similar to a dream. It is an image of what you want from yourself in the coming years. What do you want your life to be in the next 10 years? What does success mean to you?

These questions will assist you in developing a vision board. When you develop it, write them down to always remind yourself in times of distraction.

Secondly, separate the intrinsic motivation from the extrinsic one. Find a reason within yourself to go after your goals because if you are not motivated from the inside or just keep doing things because of people, you will not put your heart into it.

A good question that could help is; Why do you want what you claim you want?

Thirdly, set tiny goals. Although you should set big goals for yourself, it is crucial to break them down into simple steps just so that it does not feel or get too overwhelming.

Nobody can make you do the things you do not motivate yourself enough to do.

Believing in your dreams can be very tricky because some people have a lot of self-doubts and have not even learned to believe in them.

Hence, this self-esteem issue translates into the effort you put in and which also translates into the result you get out.

The guaranteed result of unbelieve is failure and if you ever want to achieve anything, you must first believe that you can.

The first step to overcoming self-doubt is to try to track down what you have been thinking.

The cognitive theory of emotions says that our feelings are a result of our thought process and we need to learn to control what we think about.

The next thing to do is talk yourself out of the negative thinking and into positivity.

Two ways to do this are;

• Practice daily affirmations: say things like I am good enough, I am strong enough to achieve my goals, I am not a quitter and I will not give up on myself.
• Do the mirror exercise: Stand in front of your mirror and say the direct opposite of what you are thinking it feeling. If you feel like a failure, scream it at the top of your voice and tell yourself that you are not a failure.

The brain is programmed to listen to our words and so doing this helps a whole lot.

Setting smart goals is a simple and effective way to achieve your dreams. It could spur you up into activity and hence productivity.

As humans, we need some sort of compelling force to push us. It is very important to set achievable goals but even more important to work towards achieving your goals.

Without setting goals, you won't be able to recognize the things that are priorities and the things that are not.

Goals help you to work harder and stimulate you to sharpen your vision and always focus on the important.

However, for your goals to be effective, it has to be as clear as possible. Be very specific as to what exactly you want to achieve.

Being specific helps you to easily measure and assess your accomplishments to see if you exceeded your goals or underperformed.

Lastly, goal setting would help you to make smarter decisions because you would be more focused on what you want to see and hence would easily work towards it.

In life, there are optimistic people and pessimistic people. Optimistic people tend to see the best in everything while pessimistic people on the other hand see the worst in everything.

Being pessimistic is not the best way to live life because most times we attract what we think we will attract and whatever you believe is what will work for you.

Push yourself to see the good in every situation. It is better to see the glass half full as opposed to half empty because it builds hopeful thinking and hope is all we need sometimes.

The people around us affect us in so many ways. They could either push us to be better or hold us back.

We all need a community of like-minded people around us. This creates a family that not only supports us and motivates us to keep striving but also tells us the truth even when it is not very comfortable.

Nobody is an island and so it is important to surround yourself with optimistic people that believe in your dreams, applaud and support you in the good times and bad times.

Success is a journey and the early stages (having dreams and setting goals) are always the easiest part. Anybody can decide that their biggest dream is to own a house but not everybody can put their feet down and do the work.

Hard work is what distinguishes dreamers from actual goal-getters. In the journey leading to success, there will be so many obstacles and disappointments and it takes courage and resilience to say no to giving up.

We get to read so many success stories and even get envious of people's achievements without realizing that the person passed through a tough process.

If you want to be great, then be willing to work extremely hard.

People run away from responsibility but they are steps that lead to a good direction.

Being responsible for certain tasks helps perform better because you know that there is an expectation that other people have.

Even if you are not a leader or responsible for anybody, you are responsible for your own choices and actions. This should be a reminder for you to sit up and do your best.

One of the best ways to accept responsibility is by admitting your faults or shortcomings and working hard to achieve them.

Short Inspirational Quotes For Significant Life Changes

In life, change is inevitable. Everything in life is susceptible to change, even you. But the most significant changes are the ones that inspire and change your life for the better.

The short quotes in this section will inspire you to embrace positive change in your life.

It is often said that “change is the only constant thing that happens in nature”. What this means is that change is normal and it is okay if some things in life change from time to time.

A change could mean growth in some cases. For instance; a person that gets married will have to live a different lifestyle because he now has new responsibility but this is a positive kind of change.

However, some changes are harder to take in than others but gratitude is a good way to approach change whether positive or negative.

Courage is not the absence of fear but taking action towards your goals even amid the fear you feel.

This action is what shrinks or expands your life and it is so easy to be discouraged because of fear but we must never let fear control or determine the outcome of our lives.

To deal with fear, you must first recognize where the fear stems from before learning how to cope with it because fear never really disappears.

There is always going to be something to be afraid of but we can decide to move regardless of the fear and this is the true definition of courage.

Failure could be helpful because it pushes you to work harder next time. The fact that you know how it feels to fail at something would make you extra careful when next you try something else.

There is always the right perspective to look at situations and we can choose to see failure as a lead to a different path that we never even considered.

All you need is a growth mindset. A growth mindset sees failure and challenges as opportunities to become better, unlike a fixed mindset that prefers to avoid challenges and settle for mediocrity.

People with a growth mindset are eager to learn and develop their skills.

A growth mindset is critical to success. When you fail, this mindset tells you that the next thing to do is not to give up but to learn from your failures and become better.

To fuel your growth mindset, you need to meditate on some inspiring growth mindset quotes. As you spend each day meditating, you slowly but surely strengthen your growth mindset.

It also brings you closer to success because the more times you fail equals the number of lessons you learn from something. When these lessons are applied, it ushers one to a place of victory.

Life is all about taking risks but the biggest risk is not enjoying life or taking life as it comes.

Go on adventures, visit nice restaurants, laugh, and be happy because, at the end of the day, all that matters is that we celebrated the journey of life, and we tried out everything we wanted to try.

When we live life to the fullest, we will be so grateful that we gave ourselves such freedom.

Passion and purpose are two different things. They are very related and one leads to the other but it is important to know the difference between your purpose and your passion.

Your purpose is the reason why you are on earth, it is about your “why”. Questions like why am I here? Why do I have these talents? could help you easily locate your purpose.

Your passion on the other hand is what you love to do, it is your “what”. Questions like what do I love to do that others find stressful? What brings me joy? Could help you locate your passion.

Your passion is what leads you to find your purpose. The more about yourself you discover, the closer you are to finding your purpose.

Everyone has a unique purpose and to find them, we should engage in a lot of introspection and inner reflection.

Finding your purpose is a hard process but it is worth all the stress because it leads you to a place of peace knowing exactly what you bring to the world and it boosts your self-confidence as a person.

Nobody is perfect or flawless and this is the beauty of life. Everyone has some level of imperfection or madness in them and this is fine.

Having dreams should not make you a rigid or cold person but someone that is very willing to embrace all your flaws because they are part of what makes you you and also would contribute to your success as a person.

One of the saddest truths about life is that it goes on; it never stops for a break, we just keep racing along with it.

It is easy to get carried away by trying so hard to run the race and win that we forget the true essence of life; to live, love and laugh.

There's no need to over-pressure yourself because if you achieve every single one of your goals and do not enjoy the process, it would be a waste.

Human beings are naturally selfish beings and it is popularly said nobody ever does anything free of charge which has some elements of truth in it but is not the absolute truth.

Selfishness is when one constantly thinks about only himself or herself sometimes to the detriment of others.

Selflessness is the act of showing love and kindness to people. It means going out of your way to make someone smile and brings happiness to their lives. Selflessness brings about a greater quality of relationships and better connections with people.

The benefits of selflessness are that it rewards with inner peace and that is the only payment you get in return for your kindness. The key to being selfless is patience and this can be very much learned by everyone.

Simple acts of selflessness are; Giving a listening ear, donations, volunteering to give blood to people in need, and little random acts of service here and there.

Giving is one of the many acts of selflessness and it is equally as important to know how to receive.

We should simply be grateful for even the little things instead of feeling entitled or finding reasons why we don't deserve what is being given to us.

Our actions and reactions are very important and play a huge role in affecting us and the people around us.

In life, some things are important and some things are not. Most times, what we do is focus on the things that are not important and leave out the important ones. We end up putting more emphasis on things that will not matter much at the end of our lives.

Emotions like anger, hate, and jealousy hinder one from actually making an impact on his immediate environment and society.

We should try to be more conscious and aware of the energy we give out to other people.

Life is too short to be wasted on things that don't matter. If we only knew how fickle life can be, we would not let a second go by being wasted.

Life is too short to be depressed, sad, and upset because eventually, we will not even remember the reasons behind these emotions.

Here's a trick I've learned: Always look at life from a positive perspective. This means you should always have a positive attitude towards life and all it comes with.

A positive attitude fuels your creating and constructive thinking. You can solve problems when your mind is focused on positivity. A negative attitude fuels negative thoughts. In turn, these negative thoughts cause fear and hinder you from enjoying life.

Learn to develop a positive attitude toward life. Not just you but your team too. You can encourage your team members to have a positive attitude by building a habit of meditating on positive attitude quotes.

People with a positive attitude toward life are free to dream big. We should always aim to live a life of quality.

The decisions that we make during the dark periods of our lives are the pointers as to whether or not we want to succeed.

You should not give up during this period but rather try to concentrate more on what your goals are and why you want to achieve them.

Meditate on the reasons as they will lead you into the light of hope. This would give you an insight as to how much you want to succeed and conceive determination to go even harder within you.

Our attitude and our knowledge are the driving forces that could either lead to a successful path or a doomed path.

We need a bit of everything; hard work, good luck, talents, and a positive attitude to achieve our dreams because, without any of these attributes, the chances will be much lower.

However, the most important attributes are our attitudes and hard work.

Many people are so comfortable with worrying about things they have no control over and this is a very unhealthy habit as studies have shown that anxiety and worry affect both the nervous and the immune systems.

When life seems so stressful, the easiest thing to do is to start pondering on why bad things are happening or even go as far as assuming that it is punishment for something we did in the past.

This is not a good way to live and here are some simple ways to let go of anxiety and worry;

• Find out what your fears are.
• Find out why you are afraid of those things.
• Understand that fear is normal and nothing to be ashamed of.
• Share your fears with friends
• If it gets too serious, see a doctor or a therapist.
• Sleep and eat better.
• Practice gratitude and positive thinking.

Emotional intelligence is a very essential skill that everybody should learn.

Emotional intelligence is a consciousness of your emotions, thoughts, and ideas while still maintaining a healthy balance of consciousness of other people's emotions, thoughts, and ideas.

It helps us to understand people better and relate better with them.

Emotional intelligence encompasses 5 elements; self-awareness, self-regulation, internal motivation, empathy, and social skills.

Each of these is very important and helps to build healthier relationships with people

We have the power to determine the outcome of our lives and to give our lives meanings.

Destiny cannot be fully actualized without a conscious decision to activate your purpose and pursue your dreams.

Short Inspirational Quotes

We become more powerful when we are inspired to do the things we never thought we could do. Inspirational horses beyond the mind, it down to the heart — the core of our being.

The power of inspiration triumphs over fear. When you feel afraid to launch your business or pitch your startup idea, always remember to seek for inspiration.

In this section, I selected the best short inspirational quotes to light up your inner fire.

The day of our physical birth is important because it is the day the journey of life starts but since we are still infants we do not realize the importance of what happened. We do not understand that our birth is either the start of something great.

It takes a lot of growing up to realize who we are and the time of our actual birth is when we discover the “why” behind our lives. This reason is what will push us for the rest of our lives.

Some people find the reason for their existence while some people do not and end up living purposeless lives. It is essential to discover for ourselves the reason we were brought to the earth.

To be a successful entrepreneur, you have to develop the right entrepreneurial mindset. One of the top qualities of such a mindset is the willingness to always learn.

Entrepreneurs should always be open to learning and experiencing new things because, with every new experience, we are forced to grow and evolve into beautiful individuals.

You cannot dream big if you are not ready to

Even if we do not understand why we failed, we can always try to see what we did wrong whilst acknowledging that we did some things right.

We can also learn a different way to do things since the first way did not work out.

Goals give us so much direction because it clearly defines what our focus should be.

Setting goals also aids discovery in the sense that because it involves a lot of thinking, you will find patterns and behaviors that will not lead to a prosperous future and you can easily work on them.

This work might be hard but it will help to increase your productivity both in your personal life and in your work life.

The only thing stronger than darkness is light and this is why it takes light to take out darkness. If you find yourself in a dark place whether you can't seem to identify your purpose or find a reason to live, it is because you have not found the light that would lead you out of that darkness.

This light is your purpose; it shines into every aspect of your life.

Here are some steps to fully identify your purpose;

• Find out the things that you love
• Write them down
• Find out the things that you hate
• Write them down
• Find a way to connect what you love with what you hate.

How can you use what you love doing to stop or change the things you hate?

It takes patience and honesty to identify your purpose. Many people live life without knowing who they are or what they are made for.

Understanding who you are makes it easier to stick to your values and life principles.

Every dream is valid but not every dream is actualized and this is because it takes a lot of faith and work to turn your dream into a reality.

Having dreams is the first step to being successful but don't just stop at having dreams.

Also, have the guts to stand believing every single one of your dreams even if the whole world does not believe in them.

Many people are hungry for success and while this can be a good thing, it could also be misleading.

It is better to focus on the value you give than the reward that success brings.

A person that is in pursuit of dishing value out will eventually be successful but not everyone chasing success will get it.

Motivation is very important and it will always tell in the quality of success you attain.

It is not about being known but what exactly are you known for? It is better to build a personality and brand that will stand the test of time instead of being rewarded and praised immediately.

Opportunities can be created just as much as they can be found.

Through creating great connections and relationships, you can establish openings for the future without even knowing.

This is why we should place a lot of importance on meeting new people and forming amazing connections with them.

Being average saves you from a lot of stress but it is not the best option when it comes to attaining a successful life.

The question is why should you settle for an option that is not the best? Normalcy is a limit that is placed on our minds hence hindering us from thinking big or taking actionable steps that would lead to an extraordinary life.

Let go of the temptation to be normal because it does not lead to a very good place.

Most people will try harder, smile more and love freely if they were told that they will not get to see the next day. We need to learn that nobody knows what the future holds and thus nobody can warn you to live now that you can.

The truth is that tomorrow is not promised and you never know what could happen so let this be a sign for you to do whatever it is you have always wanted to do as long as that thing is positive and adds value to yourself and your immediate community.

There are times in life when you feel as though you are alone or nobody has walked the path you chose but you have to realize that not many people follow the path leading to success because it is not a comfortable path.

However, you must be willing to stick your neck out and endure the hardships and the lonely feeling that comes with it if you want to get to where you have in mind.

However, it takes courage to do this. You need to dare yourself to form your own path instead of following the crowd all the time.

It takes a lot of courage to stay resilient irrespective of how challenging situations may be. You do not compromise, instead, you stay pushing.

Short Quotes About Life

Life should be enjoyed not confined in a box. There are so many things we can achieve while we are living. There is no point living in fear while you are young and in regret when are old.

There is so much life has to offer and its up to you to reach out and grab the opportunities. Here are powerful short quotes about life you should enjoy. Meditating on these inspirational quotes will change your perspective about life.

Success requires a lot of intentionality because it needs a lot of constant and consistent action.

Being intentional means giving your best in everything from time to effort.

The journey to finding success pushes you beyond your comfort zone to a place of action.

This action is what leads to success and it has a few benefits which are;

• It fosters the use of valuable knowledge.
• It motivates you to take even more action.
• It builds trust in one's abilities.
• It proves that you can do whatever you place your mind to do.

Life is full of endless possibilities but if you decide to see things as impossible, they will indeed be impossible to you.

You can only attain heights that you believe are attainable and this leaves the ball in your court.

Will you see the possibilities or the impossibilities?

The first step to success is starting. Once you start, every other thing will fall into place and this is what many people do not realize.

Yes, there will be fears and there is no 100% guarantee of success. But one thing is sure, if you never give up on your dreams and keep learning and growing, you will ultimately succeed.

Passion is enough motivating force to go after your dreams. Your love for what you do is what will keep you standing even when everything else is failing.

This is why we have to develop an intrinsic love for whatever it is that we are doing.

People around us can push us but not forever.

At some point, we will have to do the pushing and if we do not have a genuine love for what we do, we might not make it past the dark times.

There is always hope if you open your eyes long enough to see it and if you don't you won't see a future. Many people have ended up committing suicide not necessarily because they wanted to die but because they could not see any hope.

It's easier to endure something when you know that it will soon come to an end but if you don't see any light in the darkness things will be harder.

Try to find positive things that you can be grateful for regardless of the negatives.

Dig deeper in finding reasons to be grateful and when you do find those reasons, hold them, dear.

We get so many chances to try again because every morning is another chance to start all over but most times we are too consumed by the failures of the past or the fears of the future.

This is not a great way to live life because we won't get to experience what living in the moment feels like.

Take your chance every morning and make a conscious decision to start again and do better than you did yesterday.

During difficult situations and disappointing moments, we often close our eyes to see other doors that are opened to us but we need to be ready to pick ourselves up and start again anytime we face a breakdown.

One way to approach difficult situations is gratitude.

Be grateful for the good times that you experienced and be hopeful for the future and what it would bring.

Take action even if in the middle of that difficulty, it could be an opportunity that would lead to greatness.

One of the major reasons for writing down your goals is for constant evaluation to see if you are making progress or not.

Make it a point of duty to always examine yourself and your goals to see where needs improvements or adjustments and where you need to applaud yourself for.

The goal of life is to live it to the fullest, without worrying or doubting yourself. This is the kind of life worth living.

Unfortunately, only a few people know how to live their best life.

Nobody can discover your purpose for you. Even your supporters and role models can only point you in the right direction, but they can never find it for you.

What this means is that you are the captain of your boat and you should never let other people's voices be louder than your voice.

It's okay to appreciate people's opinions but never run your life by them because they are not the ones that determine who you are or who you turn out to be, you are.

There is a need to place value on good relationships and friendships because the true proof of an incredible life is that you touched lives and transformed people in different ways.

You can only measure the quality of your life by the way you positively influenced the people around you to be a better version of themselves.

Since people are important we should always know the boundaries and respect them. Balance is the master key.

Value your relationships with people but do not attach your value as a person to people or even things.

Your growth can be measured through assessing your goals and seeing for yourself how much you accomplished, not from the feeling you get from the appreciation that comes from others.

Conclusion

Life is all about the information we receive and how well we make use of the knowledge that we get each day.

It is fundamental to have goals and dreams but we must never forget to take the right actions else everything will be a big waste.

Life can be everything and nothing depending on what you choose to see. This is why it is important to sharpen your vision to see things in ways that add value to your life not take from it.

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