156 Start Quotes That Will Have You Taking First Steps Today

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Start today, tomorrow is too late. A month from now, you will wish you started today. And if you start right away, a year from now you will not be at the same place you are today. The thing about starting is that it pushes you ahead. You can never start and remain at the same spot.

It doesn't matter what you are starting. It could be a business idea you have had for the longest time. It could be going back to school. It could be a weight loss journey. The point is to just start. Don't convince yourself that tomorrow is better, or that next month you will be in a better position to do it.

The more you postpone starting, the longer it will take you to actually start. No time will ever seem good enough to begin. You will always have less money, less time, and less energy to begin. The secret is to just start no matter the point you are at.

The first step is very important as it paves way to the steps ahead. It may seem daunting and tough. You may even be scared but you must get the courage to. You will always look back at that moment and be proud of yourself for taking that first step.

Avoid excuses and, instead, find encouragement from your surroundings. Read stories of others ahead of you, watch inspirational videos, and read our motivating quotes. Remember why you want to do what you want to do and let that motivate you too.

Think of your goal and imagine where you want to be in the coming days. Keep in mind that the dream will not work unless you do. Here is a carefully curated collection of start quotes that will encourage and inspire you to take the first step.

Start Quotes

New Year’s Day. A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and loved. Answers to be discovered and then lived in this transformative year of delight and self-discovery. Today carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in which to dream, pen in hand. Only dreams give birth to change.

New Year’s Day. A fresh start. A new chapter in life waiting to be written. New questions to be asked, embraced, and loved. Answers to be discovered and then lived in this transformative year of delight and self-discovery. Today carve out a quiet interlude for yourself in which to dream, pen in hand. Only dreams give birth to change.

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Don’t give up on your dreams. Every morning gives you another bite at the cherry. Best of luck in your exploits. Have a wonderful morning.

Don’t give up on your dreams. Every morning gives you another bite at the cherry. Best of luck in your exploits. Have a wonderful morning.

Start your day with remembering God’s countless blessings and paying gratitude to him, and stay blessed throughout the day!

Start your day with remembering God’s countless blessings and paying gratitude to him, and stay blessed throughout the day!

It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a shelf & tell it to be quiet.

It’s humbling to start fresh. It takes a lot of courage. But it can be reinvigorating. You just have to put your ego on a

Good morning, Lord! Today’s a new day, a chance for a new start. Yesterday is gone, and with it any regrets, mistakes, or failures I may have experienced. It’s a good day to be glad and give thanks, and I do, Lord. Thank you for today, a new opportunity to love, give, and be all that you want me to be. Amen.

Good morning, Lord! Today’s a new day, a chance for a new start. Yesterday is gone, and with it any regrets, mistakes, or failures I may have experienced. It’s a good day to be glad and give thanks, and I do, Lord. Thank you for today, a new opportunity to love, give, and be all that you want me to be. Amen.

Sometimes you just need a fresh start. A new beginning. A clean slate. Just get rid of everything going wrong and make it go right. Color your hair. Quit your job. Purge all the negative things and focus on all the positive. Just do it.

Sometimes you just need a fresh start. A new beginning. A clean slate. Just get rid of everything going wrong and make it go right. Color your hair. Quit your job. Purge all the negative things and focus on all the positive. Just do it.

If you're constantly having to wonder where you stand with someone, maybe it's time to stop standing and start walking.

If you’re constantly having to wonder where you stand with someone, maybe it’s time to stop standing and start walking.

Starting fresh is not impossible. It takes time and effort, but it is never an impossible task. All you have to do is to take the first step.

Starting fresh is not impossible. It takes time and effort, but it is never an impossible task. All you have to do is to take the first step.

And then she realized that a fresh start was hers for the taking, that she could be the woman she’s always seen on the distant horizon – her future self. One step at a time. Starting today.

And then she realized that a fresh start was hers for the taking, that she could be the woman she’s always seen on the distant horizon – her future self. One step at a time. Starting today.

I always started a job with the feeling that I'd soon quit or be fired, and this gave me a relaxed manner that was mistaken for intelligence or some secret power.

I always started a job with the feeling that I’d soon quit or be fired, and this gave me a relaxed manner that was mistaken for intelligence or some secret power.

Where you end up does not depend on where you start; it depends on which direction you choose to take from where you currently stand.

Where you end up does not depend on where you start; it depends on which direction you choose to take from where you currently stand.

Start the day with prayers. Live the day with effort. End the day with gratitude. Be aware of God’s presence in your heart at all times. Have a good morning, and know I am thinking of you.

Start the day with prayers. Live the day with effort. End the day with gratitude. Be aware of God’s presence in your heart at all times. Have a good morning, and know I am thinking of you.

Let’s make some resolutions and get started on them. January is the perfect time to start fresh. Let’s be better this year.

Let’s make some resolutions and get started on them. January is the perfect time to start fresh. Let’s be better this year.

I count my blessings each day and all my blessings start with you, love. So grateful to have amazing support in my life!

I count my blessings each day and all my blessings start with you, love. So grateful to have amazing support in my life!

Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.

Desire is the starting point of all achievement, not a hope, not a wish, but a keen pulsating desire which transcends everything.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one.

God has granted you yet another day to make your dreams come true. Accept it with all your heart. Let’s give your life a new start. Good morning!

God has granted you yet another day to make your dreams come true. Accept it with all your heart. Let’s give your life a new start. Good morning!

I ask for love and peace of God upon your heart as you wake up this morning, may Almighty God bless you with a wonderful day.

I ask for love and peace of God upon your heart as you wake up this morning, may Almighty God bless you with a wonderful day.

For the rest of the world, a day starts with the rising sun. But mine doesn’t begin until I hear your voice. Good morning to the sun of my sky! May God bless us and our relationship.

For the rest of the world, a day starts with the rising sun. But mine doesn’t begin until I hear your voice. Good morning to the sun of my sky! May God bless us and our relationship.

Start your day by asking God to help you to be a blessing to somebody and through somebody. Then, expect Him to do really big things for you. Each and every day have an attitude of expectancy with an Ephesians 3:20 mindset.

Start your day by asking God to help you to be a blessing to somebody and through somebody. Then, expect Him to do really big things for you. Each and every day have an attitude of expectancy with an Ephesians 3:20 mindset.

“I have one. You start.” “Okay. Knock knock.” “Who’s there?” said Alaska. I looked at her blankly. About a minute later, I got it, and laughed.

“I have one. You start.”
“Okay. Knock knock.”
“Who’s there?” said Alaska.
I looked at her blankly. About a minute later, I got it, and laughed.

Every breath I take is a new beginning. I can decide to start fresh from any point I want, any moment I want. I can use every obstacle as a stepping-stone. I can choose that tomorrow will be different.

Every breath I take is a new beginning. I can decide to start fresh from any point I want, any moment I want. I can use every obstacle as a stepping-stone. I can choose that tomorrow will be different.

Now I've gone for too long Living like I'm not alive So I'm going to start over tonight Beginning with you and I.

Now I’ve gone for too long
Living like I’m not alive
So I’m going to start over tonight
Beginning with you and I.

I love the big fresh starts, the clean slates like birthdays and new years, but I also really like the idea that we can get up every morning and start over.

I love the big fresh starts, the clean slates like birthdays and new years, but I also really like the idea that we can get up every morning and start over.

I am where I am and it's the perfect place to start. I have what I have and it's more than enough. I'm creating what I'm creating by what I think, say and do. I'm going where I'm going, and a thousand angels are with me too.

I am where I am and it’s the perfect place to start.
I have what I have and it’s more than enough.
I’m creating what I’m creating by what I think, say and do.
I’m going where I’m going, and a thousand angels are with me too.

A new month is supposed to be a fresh start. As you turn the pages of your calendar, remember to also turn the pages of your life. A new month means a new you.

A new month is supposed to be a fresh start. As you turn the pages of your calendar, remember to also turn the pages of your life. A new month means a new you.

It took six days from start to finish for the totality of Creation; but within three days He cut His schedule in half to save you.

It took six days from start to finish for the totality of Creation; but within three days He cut His schedule in half to save you.

It’s never too late to start running in the morning, to fall in love, to change something in your life and open for new opportunities, a great chance for any endeavor.

It’s never too late to start running in the morning, to fall in love, to change something in your life and open for new opportunities, a great chance for any endeavor.

Everything in life starts as a seed - a relationship, a marriage, a business, a church. And nothing happens until the seed is planted.

Everything in life starts as a seed – a relationship, a marriage, a business, a church. And nothing happens until the seed is planted.

You can start anew at any given moment. Life is just the passage of time and it’s up to you to pass it as you please.

You can start anew at any given moment. Life is just the passage of time and it’s up to you to pass it as you please.

Anyway, I know looking for a job is important and all. But Summer break's just starting. Let's spends lots...and lots...of time out together.

Anyway, I know looking for a job is important and all. But Summer break’s just starting. Let’s spends lots…and lots…of time out together.

Don’t procrastinate. Don’t waste your time wishing for a “better” starting point. Instead, make use of the real and present starting point you have, and get going.

Don’t procrastinate. Don’t waste your time wishing for a “better” starting point. Instead, make use of the real and present starting point you have, and get going.

Sometimes, it takes a completely fresh start for us to get a better life. This does not come easy, but you really will have to work for it.

Sometimes, it takes a completely fresh start for us to get a better life. This does not come easy, but you really will have to work for it.

We all have fresh starts. Every new morning is a fresh start if you just knew how to learn and apply new things that day.

We all have fresh starts. Every new morning is a fresh start if you just knew how to learn and apply new things that day.

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 white sheep will not walk one by one, slowly counted, over green lawns through the gap in the hedge. You can count the stars in the dark pond up to twenty but no further without rebellion. The nursery-taught methods of courting sleep fail one by one.

The white sheep will not walk one by one, slowly counted, over green lawns through the gap in the hedge. You can count the stars in the dark pond up to twenty but no further without rebellion. The nursery-taught methods of courting sleep fail one by one.

The bad news is that most people give up; they settle for second best; they don't start over; they stay stuck. Please don't allow that to be you.

The bad news is that most people give up; they settle for second best; they don’t start over; they stay stuck. Please don’t allow that to be you.

I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.

I hope you realize that every day is a fresh start for you. That every sunrise is a new chapter in your life waiting to be written.

So what do we do? Anything. Something. So long as we just don't sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we've satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late.

So what do we do? Anything. Something. So long as we just don’t sit there. If we screw it up, start over. Try something else. If we wait until we’ve satisfied all the uncertainties, it may be too late.

Everything good or bad in my life had started and ended within the limits of that town. It was over now, though, and a new chapter was beginning. Nothing would ever be the same as it had been before. I just hoped this chapter wouldn't be the final one in the book.

Everything good or bad in my life had started and ended within the limits of that town. It was over now, though, and a new chapter was beginning. Nothing would ever be the same as it had been before. I just hoped this chapter wouldn’t be the final one in the book.

May the light from heaven shine upon your heart as you enter into another beautiful day, I keep you under the custody of God Almighty, wishing you a very beautiful day.

May the light from heaven shine upon your heart as you enter into another beautiful day, I keep you under the custody of God Almighty, wishing you a very beautiful day.

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