Eric Thomas (also known as ET The Hip Hop Preacher) is a motivational speaker, author and minister. His powerful words of wisdom have inspired thousands across the world, helping them push through their challenges and achieve success. Here are 20 of his most popular quotes that serve as great daily affirmations to keep you motivated:
1. “When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.”
2. “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 will take its place. If I quit, however, it will last forever.”
3. “The only way to get out of mediocrity is to keep pushing the envelope.”
4. “Greatness is upon you. Act like it.”
5. “Stop waiting for a producer. Produce yourself.”
6. “You are the executive director and screenwriter of your life.”
7. “Your being average is selfish.”
8. “Don’t read success stories, you will only get a message. Read failure stories, you will get some ideas to succeed.”
9. “You don’t set the bar. You are the bar.”
10. “If you’re going to go to your next level, your values are going to have to change.”
11. “Desire and imagination have the potential to position a person for greatness.”
12. “Both desire and imagination are stored in the mind of the individual and when stretched, both have the potential to position a person for greatness.”
13. “A setback is a setup for a comeback.”
14. “It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you’re not.”
15. “Success is not for the weak and uncommitted; It’s reserved for those who are willing to dream and find the courage to pursue excellence.”
16. “Success, meaningful success, begins when we take ownership and actively take responsibility for our part in the shortcomings of our life.”
17. “What you envision in your mind, how you see yourself, and how you envision the world around you is of great importance because those things become your focus.”
18. “You can’t cheat the grind, it knows how much you’ve invested and won’t give you anything you haven’t worked for.”
19. “Don’t cry to quit! You’re already in pain, get a reward from it!.”
20. “I didn’t quit, I’m just getting started.”
Eric Thomas’s motivational quotes serve as a reminder that we’re all capable of achieving greatness, provided we have the dedication and the drive. They show us that success comes when we push ourselves beyond our comfort zones, hold ourselves accountable for our shortcomings and constantly strive for excellence. Eric Thomas urges us all to dream big, work hard, and never give up. It’s up to us to decide how we use these powerful words to inspire our own journey towards success.