140 Motivating Action Quotes To Inspire You To Take A Leap

Action

How many times have you wished for something but never done anything towards getting it? Did you get what you wanted?

Well, the thing about the universe is that you can ask for something with your thoughts or words, but it only gives you what you ask for with your actions.

Actions produce results. Without actions we wouldn't get what we wanted. You may deeply yearn for success, and your positive thoughts could present you with opportunities.

However, if you don't get up and actually open those doors, you will remain in that same spot. Maybe you lost hope after something terrible happened to you or after trying for so long without amounting to anything.

Maybe you are looking for motivation from other people's success stories and inspirational quotes. That's totally okay.

However, at the end of the day, if you don't do anything with all the motivation and inspiration you have gathered, it will all be pointless. Words may inspire, but only action creates change.

Unless you get up and do it, it will remain undone. Until you work on your dreams, they will remain to be imaginary. Begin making movements towards your dreams and goals.

Slow, steady movements can get you there as long as you don't stop. Remember, every action has a reaction and a reward. If you work hard persistently towards something, the reward comes when you achieve it.

If your actions are positive, they will get positive reactions. But if your actions are negative, they will only draw negative reactions. This collection of action quotes will motivate you to take action towards that dream or goal.

Like one Irish proverb says, ‘you will never plow a field by turning it over in your head.' So you must take action if you need to see a change in any part of your life.

Action Quotes

Anything lost, can be found again, except for time wasted A vision without action is merely a dream It's the action, it's the grind, it's the hustle, it's the persistence.

Anything lost, can be found again, except for time wasted
A vision without action is merely a dream
It’s the action, it’s the grind, it’s the hustle, it’s the persistence.

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We are the good news that we have been looking for, Demonstrating that every dusk holds a dawn disguised within it. Today we don't burst into a new world. We begin it.

We are the good news that we have been looking for,
Demonstrating that every dusk holds a dawn disguised within it.
Today we don’t burst into a new world.
We begin it.

You can’t make great plays in life if you’re always looking down. Always look up because that’s when you will see your breakthroughs.

You can’t make great plays in life if you’re always looking down. Always look up because that’s when you will see your breakthroughs.

The story you tell yourself defines the life you live and the actions you take. It's important to tell yourself a positive story.

The story you tell yourself defines the life you live and the actions you take. It’s important to tell yourself a positive story.

For it’s our grief that gives us our gratitude, Shows us how to find hope, if we ever lose it. So ensure that this ache wasn’t endured in vain: Do not ignore the pain. Give it purpose. Use it.

For it’s our grief that gives us our gratitude,
Shows us how to find hope, if we ever lose it.
So ensure that this ache wasn’t endured in vain:
Do not ignore the pain.
Give it purpose.
Use it.

If it's your job to eat a frog, it's best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it's your job to eat two frogs, it's best to eat the biggest one first.0

If it’s your job to eat a frog, it’s best to do it first thing in the morning. And if it’s your job to eat two frogs, it’s best to eat the biggest one first.

Much though he recites the sacred texts, but acts not accordingly, that heedless man is like a cowherd who only counts the cows of others — he does not partake of the blessings of the holy life. Little though he recites the sacred texts, but puts the Teaching into practice, forsaking lust, hatred, and delusion, with true wisdom and emancipated mind, clinging to nothing of this or any other world — he indeed partakes of the blessings of a holy life.

Much though he recites the sacred texts, but acts not accordingly, that heedless man is like a cowherd who only counts the cows of others — he does not partake of the blessings of the holy life.

Little though he recites the sacred texts, but puts the Teaching into practice, forsaking lust, hatred, and delusion, with true wisdom and emancipated mind, clinging to nothing of this or any other world — he indeed partakes of the blessings of a holy life.

You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.

You can’t just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You’ve got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.

Life is like a fruit basket. You can eat some of it or wast it and throw some of it out. Only you can chose on wat to do with that fruit basket.

Life is like a fruit basket. You can eat some of it or wast it and throw some of it out. Only you can chose on wat to do with that fruit basket.

I am not merely satisfied in making money for myself, for I am endeavoring to provide employment for hundreds of women of my race. ... I want to say to every Negro woman present, don't sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them!

I am not merely satisfied in making money for myself, for I am endeavoring to provide employment for hundreds of women of my race. … I want to say to every Negro woman present, don’t sit down and wait for the opportunities to come. Get up and make them!

What holds most people back in taking action is not laziness or a lack of willpower. It’s our FEARS & PARADIGMS that stop us from taking the first step or making that first move. We procrastinate and make excuses time and time again, just start. Take action on that thing you’ve imagined and begin to move decisively in the direction of your dreams. To get to where you want to be you must believe in yourself. Unlock this secret and you will achieve anything you set your mind to!

What holds most people back in taking action is not laziness or a lack of willpower. It’s our FEARS & PARADIGMS that stop us from taking the first step or making that first move. We procrastinate and make excuses time and time again, just start.

Take action on that thing you’ve imagined and begin to move decisively in the direction of your dreams. To get to where you want to be you must believe in yourself. Unlock this secret and you will achieve anything you set your mind to!

The true beauty of life lies in the act of constantly moving forward toward one’s goals, no matter what the obstacles are. May you enjoy your life to the fullest, dear friend. Good Morning and have a great day ahead!

The true beauty of life lies in the act of constantly moving forward toward one’s goals, no matter what the obstacles are. May you enjoy

I'm sick of doing bad things and liking it and then wondering what's wrong with me. I want it to be over. I want to start again.

I’m sick of doing bad things and liking it and then wondering what’s wrong with me. I want it to be over. I want to start again.

Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!

Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don’t complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and

Be careful. You're still accountable for your words and actions, love is no excuse. Having feelings for someone doesn't give you the right to control them or the people in their lives. Love can become as much of a burden as it is a blessing, especially if it's one sided, forcing the full weight of your affection onto someone else can cause great pain. However intense your own may be, don't ever forget to respect their feelings, if you do, they may come to despise you in the end.

Be careful. You’re still accountable for your words and actions, love is no excuse. Having feelings for someone doesn’t give you the right to control

The littlest things make her happy. She's always smiling. Always finding something to laugh about. She's selfless. Constantly giving more than she gets in return, never realizing. She deserves so much more than what she has. She think she's stupid, a burden, that there's nothing good about her.

The littlest things make her happy. She’s always smiling. Always finding something to laugh about. She’s selfless. Constantly giving more than she gets in return,

It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.

It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.

Rather than exist each day in some dull, boring habitual manner, move into action on a big idea. Everyone is on the brink of possibility. Your responsibility is to discover what that possibility is for you. Ideas can turn you on, they can wind you up. The right idea can and will add a new dimension to your life.

Rather than exist each day in some dull, boring habitual manner, move into action on a big idea. Everyone is on the brink of possibility. Your responsibility is to discover what that possibility is for you. Ideas can turn you on, they can wind you up. The right idea can and will add a new dimension to your life.

If you can’t sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It’s the worry that gets you, not the loss of sleep.

If you can’t sleep, then get up and do something instead of lying there and worrying. It’s the worry that gets you, not the loss of sleep.

Doubt and worry freezes people. Don’t sit wondering if you can do something, go and do it! Doubt of any kind can be ended with action!

Doubt and worry freezes people. Don’t sit wondering if you can do something, go and do it! Doubt of any kind can be ended with action!

Action is the key! Don't let your present results dictate your way of thinking. Define what you want, and take action! Don’t let anything get in the way of where you are now compared to where you want to be. Don’t be fooled - It’s not the money, it’s not the people, it’s not the situation... It’s you and your mindset. Make the decision today to make your dreams a reality.

Action is the key! Don’t let your present results dictate your way of thinking. Define what you want, and take action!

Don’t let anything get in the way of where you are now compared to where you want to be.

Don’t be fooled – It’s not the money, it’s not the people, it’s not the situation… It’s you and your mindset. Make the decision today to make your dreams a reality.

There is no erratic power or action or motion in creatures but they are governed by God's secret plan in such a way that nothing happens except what is knowingly and willingly decreed by Him.

There is no erratic power or action or motion in creatures but they are governed by God’s secret plan in such a way that nothing happens except what is knowingly and willingly decreed by Him.

A coward can be identified by his actions. The main characteristic he has is that he accepts defeat without even trying. Always try not have this characteristic and always keep your head up.

A coward can be identified by his actions. The main characteristic he has is that he accepts defeat without even trying. Always try not have this characteristic and always keep your head up.

Many things--such as loving, going to sleep, or behaving unaffectedly--are done worst when we try hardest to do them.

Many things–such as loving, going to sleep, or behaving unaffectedly–are done worst when we try hardest to do them.

No matter where you are or what you’re doing, I hope you know that God is with you always. Good morning and have a blessed day.

No matter where you are or what you’re doing, I hope you know that God is with you always. Good morning and have a blessed day.

Today and right now is the day and time you have power over. Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. So take things one day at a time and really focus on doing what you can today to improve upon your current situation.

Today and right now is the day and time you have power over. Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. So take things one day at a time and really focus on doing what you can today to improve upon your current situation.

Pudge: She must have been wasted. Why did we believe her when she said she wasn't? Takumi: Because we never knew if she was drunk or not. If she was happy or not, and we always did what she wanted.

Pudge: She must have been wasted. Why did we believe her when she said she wasn’t?
Takumi: Because we never knew if she was drunk or not. If she was happy or not, and we always did what she wanted.

"Potential," I said, "doesn't mean a thing. You've got to do it. Almost every baby in a crib has more potential than I have."

“Potential,” I said, “doesn’t mean a thing. You’ve got to do it. Almost every baby in a crib has more potential than I have.”

We eventually learn that emotional closure is our own action. We can be responsible for it. In any moment, we can choose to open or to close.

We eventually learn that emotional closure is our own action. We can be responsible for it. In any moment, we can choose to open or to close.

Wake Up Winners are wide awake; they are alive. Every day you will find them in the marketplace making things happen. The real winners are not just dreamers. Although they have dreams, they are doers: They realize their dreams. They are the bell ringers, always attempting to wake others up to the numerous opportunities life offers.

Wake Up Winners are wide awake; they are alive. Every day you will find them in the marketplace making things happen. The real winners are not just dreamers. Although they have dreams, they are doers: They realize their dreams. They are the bell ringers, always attempting to wake others up to the numerous opportunities life offers.

Don't be an extra in your own movie. Move out of your comfort zone. Don't be afraid of feeling uncomfortable or awkward. Step-out and make it happen.

Don’t be an extra in your own movie. Move out of your comfort zone. Don’t be afraid of feeling uncomfortable or awkward. Step-out and make it happen.

Knowing all about the right way to live and not acting on what you know, on a daily basis, can prove to be very destructive for anyone.

Knowing all about the right way to live and not acting on what you know, on a daily basis, can prove to be very destructive for anyone.

If you worry about yesterday's failures, then today's successes will be few. The future depends on what we do in the present.

If you worry about yesterday’s failures, then today’s successes will be few. The future depends on what we do in the present.

We must move past indecision to action. We must find new ways to speak for peace in Vietnam and for justice throughout the developing world, a world that borders on our doors. If we do not act, we shall surely be dragged down the long, dark, and shameful corridors of time reserved for those who possess power without compassion, might without morality, and strength without sight.

We must move past indecision to action. We must find new ways to speak for peace in Vietnam and for justice throughout the developing world,

There are two things that you are going to have to know if you are going to create wealth: (1) you have to know where you are, and (2) you have to know where you are going. And then you have to get moving.

There are two things that you are going to have to know if you are going to create wealth: (1) you have to know where you are, and (2) you have to know where you are going. And then you have to get moving.

All of the great achievers of the past have been visionary figures; they were men and women who projected into the future. They thought of what could be, rather than what already was, and then they moved themselves into action, to bring these things into fruition.

All of the great achievers of the past have been visionary figures; they were men and women who projected into the future. They thought of what could be, rather than what already was, and then they moved themselves into action, to bring these things into fruition.

I could call everything the Colonel said and did "fine." I could try to pretend that I didn't care anymore, but it could never be true again.

I could call everything the Colonel said and did “fine.” I could try to pretend that I didn’t care anymore, but it could never be true again.

There is no perfect time to start. You do not have to know everything to get going. Just get into the game. You will learn by doing.

There is no perfect time to start. You do not have to know everything to get going. Just get into the game. You will learn by doing.

Good Morning! A kind gesture earns you happiness that lasts a long time. So, friend, I hope you can be kind and humble towards everyone today!

Good Morning! A kind gesture earns you happiness that lasts a long time. So, friend, I hope you can be kind and humble towards everyone today!

So she became impulsive, scared by her inaction into perpetual action. When the Eagle confronted her with the expulsion, maybe she blurted out Marya's name because it was the first that came to mind, because in that moment she didn't want to get expelled and she couldn't think past that moment. She was scared, sure. But more importantly, maybe she'd been scared of being paralyzed by fear again.

So she became impulsive, scared by her inaction into perpetual action. When the Eagle confronted her with the expulsion, maybe she blurted out Marya’s name because it was the first that came to mind, because in that moment she didn’t want to get expelled and she couldn’t think past that moment. She was scared, sure. But more importantly, maybe she’d been scared of being paralyzed by fear again.

You praise man who has the ability to perform great actions. I admire man who can deal with great pain and knows no despair.

You praise man who has the ability to perform great actions. I admire man who can deal with great pain and knows no despair.

Play songs and words that will train your mind to think more positive. The subconscious mind looks at whatever you give it to look at.

Play songs and words that will train your mind to think more positive. The subconscious mind looks at whatever you give it to look at.

I was taught to act my shoe size, never my age. I always judge a book by the cover, never the page. I never judge a murder by weapons, only the rage.

I was taught to act my shoe size, never my age. I always judge a book by the cover, never the page. I never judge a murder by weapons, only the rage.

My favorite kind of people are those who keep their head up in every situation and let everyone know who is the boss by their actions, not words.

My favorite kind of people are those who keep their head up in every situation and let everyone know who is the boss by their actions, not words.

4 Steps To Gain Financial Confidence: 1. Determine where you are. 2. Determine where you want to go. 3. Define the steps to get there. 4. TAKE ACTION.

4 Steps To Gain Financial Confidence:
1. Determine where you are.
2. Determine where you want to go.
3. Define the steps to get there.
4. TAKE ACTION.

See it - Believe it - Do it. What are you attracting into your life right now? Look at your results for the answer.

See it – Believe it – Do it. What are you attracting into your life right now? Look at your results for the answer.

Realizing the power that I have in my words and my actions, they really hurt people. It’s a sad world when people look at such a great person and you place your fears and traumas on others because of what you’ve been through. Everybody has not walked the same life that I have. Taking accountability is saying, ‘What can I do to make myself better?

Realizing the power that I have in my words and my actions, they really hurt people. It’s a sad world when people look at such a great person and you place your fears and traumas on others because of what you’ve been through. Everybody has not walked the same life that I have. Taking accountability is saying, ‘What can I do to make myself better?

If there is anything you can do, it may just be to smile for them. Because when you smile, the world seems just a little kinder. For you to just be yourself is a very important thing, I think.

If there is anything you can do, it may just be to smile for them. Because when you smile, the world seems just a little kinder. For you to just be yourself is a very important thing, I think.

The second step to achieving your goals in the New Year involves action and this is where many people run off track. The life we are living and have known to this point is comfortable and easy. Therefore we find it hard to establish new habits and routines even if we know they will bring us a better life. Our old belief system drags us back into the familiar. It is hard to overcome and we often experience small setbacks. This is the time to go back and look at your goals. Read your goal statement repeatedly and remind yourself of what you want and why.

The second step to achieving your goals in the New Year involves action and this is where many people run off track. The life we are living and have known to this point is comfortable and easy. Therefore we find it hard to establish new habits and routines even if we know they will bring us a better life. Our old belief system drags us back into the familiar. It is hard to overcome and we often experience small setbacks. This is the time to go back and look at your goals. Read your goal statement repeatedly and remind yourself of what you want and why.

Our elders said back then that if Black folks really wanted to see Change, they had to step up to the plate and do it themselves. Somebody has to be First. Will that be you?

Our elders said back then that if Black folks really wanted to see Change, they had to step up to the plate and do it themselves. Somebody has to be First. Will that be you?

The thing that keeps me going is that I love what I am doing. And I stay young because I don't hang around old people, if you hang around old people you are going to become old!

The thing that keeps me going is that I love what I am doing. And I stay young because I don’t hang around old people, if you hang around old people you are going to become old!

Jesus, I’m not going to be one of those people who sits around talking about what they’re gonna do. I’m just going to do it. Imagining the future is a kind of nostalgia.

Jesus, I’m not going to be one of those people who sits around talking about what they’re gonna do. I’m just going to do it. Imagining the future is a kind of nostalgia.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.

Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.

Thankfulness is the beginning of gratitude. Gratitude is the completion of thankfulness. Thankfulness may consist merely of words. Gratitude is shown in acts.

Gratitude begins with thankfulness. Gratitude is the final step in the process of expressing gratitude. Gratitude doesn't have to be more than words. Gratitude is shown via deeds.

Gratitude begins with thankfulness. Gratitude is the final step in the process of expressing gratitude. Gratitude doesn’t have to be more than words. Gratitude is shown via deeds.

When the deepest part of you becomes engaged in what you are doing, when your activities and actions become gratifying and purposeful, when what you do serves both yourself and others, when you do not tire within but seek the sweet satisfaction of your life and your work, you are doing what you were meant to be doing.

When the deepest part of you becomes engaged in what you are doing, when your activities and actions become gratifying and purposeful, when what you do serves both yourself and others, when you do not tire within but seek the sweet satisfaction of your life and your work, you are doing what you were meant to be doing.

I am sincere; and my intentions are perfectly honourable. I think you will accept the fact that I'm an Englishman as a guarantee that I am not a man to act hastily or romantically.

I am sincere; and my intentions are perfectly honourable. I think you will accept the fact that I’m an Englishman as a guarantee that I am not a man to act hastily or romantically.

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