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600 Motivational Hustle Quotes For Women (2023)

1. “A man’s got to do what a man’s got to do. A woman must do what he can’t.” – Rhonda Hansome


2. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.”


3. “A penguin cannot become a giraffe, so just be the best penguin you can be.”- Gary Vaynerchuk


4. ‘The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.’ – Amelia Earhart


5. “Planet earth is a ground for the hustle for those who choose to fight over the defeat, winning over losing and surviving over dying.”


6. People: You look so unapproachable. - Me: And yet, here you are. ~ Fuckology


7. “There is only one thing that makes a dream impossible to achieve: the fear of failure.” – Paulo Coelho


8. “Determine that the thing can and shall be done, and then we shall find the way.” – Abraham Lincoln


9. “I’m convinced that about half of what separates successful entrepreneurs from the non-successful ones is pure perseverance.” – Steve Jobs


10. “Don’t be intimidated by what you don’t know. That can be your greatest strength and ensure that you do things differently from everyone else.” Sara Blakely, founder of Spanx


11. “If they say “it’s impossible”, remember that it’s impossible for them. Not for you.”


12. Don't mistake silence for weakness. Smart people don't plan big moves out loud.


13. ‘Some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something unless you have lived so cautiously that you may have not lived at all, in which case you fail by default.’ – J.K.Rowling


14. ‘Note to self: you gotta do this for you. This isn’t about anybody. Live for you. Honour you. Never lose sight of that.’


15. “Do something instead of killing time because time is killing you.”- Paulo Coelho


16. ‘I’m not even going to talk about my goals for the new year, just sit back and watch boo.’


17. “You are strong enough to face it all, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.” – BossBabe


18. “Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.” — Thomas Edison


19. “Outstanding people have one thing in common: An absolute sense of mission.” – Zig Ziglar


20. “When you have only a single dream it is more than likely to come true – because you keep working toward it without getting mixed up.” – Marilyn Monroe


21. “Be the boss lady who embraces Mondays with enthusiasm and sets the tone for a remarkable week.”


22. “I’m not afraid of storms, for I’m learning to sail my ship.” – Louisa May Alcott


23. “Once upon a time you were a little girl with big dreams that you promised you’d make real one day. Don’t disappoint yourself.”


24. “We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.” ― Sheryl Sandberg


25. “A strong woman stands up for herself. A stronger woman stands up for everyone else.” — Unknown


26. ‘To all the girls out there that are showing up every day and refusing to quit despite all the sh*t life throws at you, I see you and I’m proud of you. Keep going, sis.’


27. “You mightn’t think you know how to do this but something inside of you does – trust.” – BossBabe


28. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that count.”


29. ‘What we’re talking about is what happens when you make up your mind that something matters enough for you to care about it. And when you care about it truly you will make it happen.’


30. “Someday I want to be perfect; until then, I’ll be happy being incredible.” — Maxine Cartoons


31. ‘A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows she has none.’ – Marilyn Monroe


32. “I wear a lot of pink cos seeing pink activates endorphins and energizes my creativity. It is a colour of femininity and fierceness” Janna Cachola


33. “Boss chicks don't have time to worry about what you are doing. They are too focused on their own hustle.”


34. “Pretend that every single person you meet has a sign around his or her neck that says, ‘Make me feel important.’ Not only will you succeed in sales, you will succeed in life.” – Mary Kay Ash


35. “Maybe, if you put your disbelief aside, roll up your sleeves, take some risks, and totally go for it, you’ll wake up one day and realize you’re living the kind of life you used to be jealous of.” ~ Jen Sincero


36. “Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” – Oprah Winfrey


37. ‘Be the girl who smiles politely when people look at her. Be the girl that say positive things when everyone is complaining. Be the girl that gives advice from the heart. Be the girl that tips generously. Be that girl.’


38. “When you approach everything as if it’s a big, fun experiment, then it’s not that big of a deal if things don’t work out.”


39. ‘I succeed because I just don’t talk about making things happen. I actually go ahead and make them happen.’


40. “I can tell when you’re messing with my head because I let you, because sometimes my head needs to be messed with. But right now, just don’t. Okay?” – Nola


41. “Rooting for other people’s failure does get in the way of your success.” — Amy Poehler


42. “There are so many things out there that can’t be explained, so start believing in magic and understanding that you are capable of making it happen.” – BossBabe


43. “Ninety percent of leadership is the ability to communicate something people want.” — Dianne Feinstein


44. “You’re never as good as everyone tells you when you win, and you’re never as bad as they say when you lose.” – Lou Holtz


45. ‘When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, I used everything you gave me.’ – Erma Bombeck


46. ‘Remember – the rumours you hear about me are true as the ones I hear about you.’


47. “Think like a wise man but communicate in the language of the people.” – W.B. Yeats


48. “If you feel like giving up, give up on that feeling and give into the realization there are endless possibilities waiting to be discovered before you.” – Tom Althouse


49. “I want every little girl who’s been told she’s bossy to be told again she has leadership skills.” — Sheryl Sandberg


50. “10 years from now, make sure you can say “I chose my lifestyle” not “I settled for it.” – BossBabe


51. “The thing women have yet to learn is nobody gives you power. You just take it. ” ― Roseanne Barr


52. “Free yourself and take your power back by being secure in who you are – flaws and all.” – Yvonne Pierre


53. ‘Standing up and speaking up for myself means I value who I am and what I stand for.’


54. ‘The goal is to be valuable, not successful. Once you are valuable, the success will attract itself to you.’


55. “Believe in yourself! Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy.” – Norman Vincent Peale


56. “I’d rather regret the risks that didn’t work out than the chances I didn’t take at all.” — Simone Biles


57. “I stopped waiting for the light at the end of the tunnel. I lit that bitch up myself.”


58. “You’re gonna find, if you stay loyal in this business, you’re gonna move up. You’re gonna move up fast.” – Frank Lopez


59. ‘A huge part in my growth has been in surrounding myself with other like-minded Boss Babes and people who understand the journey, find your tribe ladies.’


60. “The strongest actions for a woman is to love herself, be herself and shine amongst those who never believed she could.” — Unknown


61. “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” Oprah Winfrey


62. “They first said they were crazy, but today they wish they were them. If you have a vision, then it is your own mission to fulfill it, not everybody’s mission. People won’t see what you see or the way you see things. Let them not stop you, when they mock you, underestimate you , insult you or making fun of you. Once you reach your destination . They will understand and will wish they were you or they should have supported you from the beginning.”


63. “It took me quite a long time to develop a voice, and now that I have it, I am not going to be silent.” – Madeleine Albright


64. “If people are doubting how far you can go, go so far that you can’t hear them anymore.” — Michele Ruiz


65. “The longer you take to start, the longer it’ll be until you get results.” – BossBabe


66. “Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.” – Tony Robbins


67. “Stop trying to control everything! It’s probably going to work out way better than you imagined anyway.” – BossBabe


68. “Do not be obsessed with expensive things. Instead, be obsessed with excellence. Things don’t make you excellent. However, excellence will make you expensive.” ― Janna Cachola


69. “Success is not about having all the answers; it’s about having the courage to ask the right questions.”


70. “I’m the one who’s supposed to survive, I’m the one who’s supposed to be alive” – 2Pac


71. “You must understand: they fear you. There is nothing scarier in their minds than a girl who knows the power of her flames.” ― Nikita Gill


72. “Everyone has some kind of mantra he or she lives by. Mine just happens to be that I see this life as a game, or as some would say, 'the game of life.”


73. ‘Be so committed to your dreams that you’re willing to endure discomfort, pain, growth, and change. Refuse to accept anything less than complete love and alignment.’


74. “MENstruation, MENopause, MENtal breakdown: notice how all women’s problems begin with MEN.”


75. ‘The very fastest way to not get there, ever, is to constantly harp on about why you’re not there yet, and how you want to get there.’


76. “When we speak we are afraid our words will not be heard or welcomed. But when we are silent, we are still afraid. So it is better to speak.” – Audre Lorde


77. “Leadership should be born out of the understanding of the needs of those who would be affected by it.” — Marian Anderson


78. ‘Remember, most of the challenges and adversity you’ll face in trying to live your best life will come from within. It will be the little voice inside your head, the devil on your shoulder, the long-held belief patterns saying you can’t or aren’t good enough, that you don’t have what it takes, you’re not worthy, or you should be happy with your lot as it is.’


79. “Everyone has inside of her a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be, how much you can love, what you can accomplish, and what your potential is.” – Anne Frank


80. “The reality is: sometimes you lose. And you’re never too good to lose. You’re never too big to lose. You’re never too smart to lose. It happens.” — Beyoncé


81. ‘Women creating wealth, financial freedom and having an impact from what they love – That’s the sh*t I live for.’


82. “I wear a lot of pink cos’ seeing pink activates endorphins and energizes my creativity. It is a color of femininity and fierceness” ― Janna Cachola


83. “Abandon anything about your life and habits that might be holding you back. Learn to create your own opportunities. Know that there is no finish line; fortune favors action. Race balls-out toward the extraordinary life that you’ve always dreamed of, or still haven’t had time to dream up. And prepare to have a hell of a lot of fun along the way.” Sophia Amoruso, Nastygal founder and author of #GIRLBOSS


84. “Never interrupt someone doing what you said couldn’t be done.” — Amelia Earhart


85. “Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.”


86. ‘If you leave your growth to chance, you are not going to make the progress you want.’


87. “I just love bossy women. I could be around them all day. To me, bossy is not a pejorative term at all. It means somebody’s passionate and engaged and ambitious and doesn’t mind leading.” — Amy Poehler


88. ” A woman is like a tea bag – You can’t tell how strong she is until you put her in hot water.” – Eleanor Roosevelt


89. “Believe that there are no limitations, no barriers to your success — you will be empowered and you will achieve.” Ursula Burns, CEO of Xerox


90. ‘You can find me somewhere between inspiring others, working on myself, dodging negativity and slaying my goals.’


91. “She overcame everything that was meant to destroy her.” ― Sylvester McNutt III


92. “I was never afraid of failure; for I would sooner fail than not be among the greatest.” – John Keats


93. “Just don’t give up trying to do what you really want to do. Where there is love and inspiration, I don’t think you can go wrong.” – Ella Fitzgerald


94. ‘I like it when people tell me that I’ve changed. That’s the point. I’m not trying to be the same as me doing the same stuff that I’ve always been doing. That’s not going to get me the results I want.’


95. ‘When you put faith in yourself and it pays off, you get evidence that you can trust yourself.’


96. “Just wait. If they say you can’t do something, show them how you can do it even better than they ever imagined.”


97. “Girl, how many times do you need to be told you got this before you believe it?” – BossBabe


98. “A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows she has none.” — Marilyn Monroe


99. “The difference between skill and talent: A skill is something you learn. Talent is what you can’t help doing.” Caroline Ghosen, founder and CEO of career site Levo


100. “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” Oprah Winfrey


101. “Don’t cut off your career branches too early. Don’t step away from your career based on what ‘might’ happen.” — Mary Barra


102. “I am not a failure because I have failed. I am a failure because I gave up.” – Thomas Edison


103. ‘Girl boss – An ambitious woman determined to succeed in her business or career.’


104. ‘If you had it all figured out today, then there would be nothing to learn tomorrow. Enjoy being a work in progress.’


105. “The success of every woman should be an inspiration to another. We’re strongest when we cheer each other on.” – Serena Williams


106. “Negative results are just what I want. They’re just as valuable to me as positive results. I can never find the thing that does the job best until I find the ones that don’t.” – Thomas A. Edison


107. “Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.” – John D. Rockefeller


108. “The main reason why people don’t have what they want is because of their own procrastination.” – BossBabe


109. ‘Girlboss – A woman who is in control, taking charge of her own circumstances and decisions in work and life. Someone who knows her worth and won’t accept anything less.’


110. “Having a confident expectation of success can make obstacles melt before your eyes.” – Daniel Lieberman


111. “There’s no such thing as failure. Failure is just a life trying to move us in another direction.” Oprah Winfrey


112. “I wake up every morning and think to myself, ‘How far can I push the company forward in the next 24 hours?’” Leah Busque, founder and CEO of TaskRabbit


113. Stop telling yourself you don't know what to do. Yes, you do. Listen to your intuition and trust yourself. — Katherine Sullivan


114. “Partner, let me upgrade you. Flip a new page, Introduce you to some new things.” — Beyoncé


115. ‘The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.’ – Ayn Rand


116. “A boss girl is not defined by her job title but by her ambition, passion, and resilience.”


117. “Define success in your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.” Anne Sweeney, co-chair of Disney Media Networks


118. When life shuts a door....open it again. It's a door. That's how they work. ~ Unknown


119. “Failure is only the opportunity more intelligently to begin again.” – Henry Ford


120. “It is not the fall that kills you, it is the sudden stop at the bottom.” – Unknown


121. “Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it were easier; wish you were better.” – Jim Rohn


122. “You’ve always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself”. -The Wizard of Oz


123. “Never apologize for being ambitious, passionate and strong-minded. If it offends them, show them the door.”


124. ‘Stop pretending you’re happy or content if you’re not. Lying to yourself is only going to hurt yourself and other people, and the aftermath could be ugly. In the end, you can’t outrun your own desires. They’re going to pull at you until you respond. So choose to give in now. Choose to make space to figure out who you really are. Choose to ignore what the world tells you will make you happy, fulfilled, and enough. Choose you and start now.’


125. “It’s not about better time management. It’s about better life management” — Alexandra of The Productivity Zone


126. ‘No rich parents. No handouts. No favours. No Assistance. Straight hustle. All-day. Every day.’


127. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” — Oprah Winfrey


128. “Success is not just about making money. It’s about making a difference, pursuing your passions, and living life on your own terms.”


129. “When you find an idea that you just can’t stop thinking about, that’s probably a good one to pursue.” — Josh James


130. “You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through.” – Rosalynn Carter


131. “The thing women have yet to learn is that nobody gives you power. You just take it.” — Roseanne Barr


132. “Always remember to smile and look up at what you got in life.” – Marilyn Monroe


133. “Women have been trained to speak softly and carry a lipstick. Those days are over.” — Bella Abzug


134. “In whatever you do, you’re not going to stand out unless you think big and have ideas that are truly original. That comes from tapping into your own creativity, not obsessing over what everyone else is doing.” ― Sophia Amoruso


135. ‘What’s more, it’s going to be at least a little bit painful because you’re going to have to quit stuff. Let go of the wrong things. And make space for the activities and tasks that truly matter.’


136. “Mondays are the fuel that ignites the fire within boss ladies to achieve their goals.”


137. “I like to write music for fun. That’s my hustle, my grind, my means of stayin’ alive, and it’s also my recreation, too.” — Rick Ross


138. “Success is not about luck; it’s about hard work, persistence, and the relentless pursuit of your goals.”


139. “It is not true that people stop pursuing dreams because they grow old. They grow old because they stop pursuing dreams.” – Gabriel García Márquez


140. “Live the Life of Your Dreams: Be brave enough to live the life of your dreams according to your vision and purpose instead of the expectations and opinions of others.” – Roy T. Bennett


141. “If you are always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be.” ― Maya Angelou


142. “The ladder of success is best climbed by stepping on the rungs of opportunity.” – Ayn Rand


143. “You can’t be content with mediocrity. If you are, then you’re in trouble.” – Unknown


144. “If they say ‘it’s impossible’ remember that it’s impossible for them; not for you.”


145. ‘You will never. ever. ever. Create success if you haven’t first fully defined it. In detail. To the letter. And based on precisely what you actually want! Another way of saying it: if your dreams and goals are vague, then what you will get will be vague.’


146. ‘The main reason why people don’t have what they want is because of their own procrastination.’


147. “Failure doesn’t define you. It’s what you do after you fail that determines whether you are a leader or a waste of perfectly good air.” – Sabaa Tahir


148. ‘Hustle until people know your face! It’s a strange feeling the first time a stranger walks up to you at the mall and says they follow you and love your work. But it’s a good strange.’


149. ‘Create the highest, grandest vision for your life, because you become what you believe.’ – Oprah Winfrey


150. “People think at the end of the day that a man is the only answer to fulfillment. Actually, a job is better for me.” — Princess Diana


151. “Don’t be pushed around by the fears in your mind. Be led by the dreams in your heart.” – Roy T. Bennett


152. “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.


153. “When you make a decision, own it. Never apologize for your decision – even if you have to revisit it later or the results are not what you wanted. When I’ve made a decision that didn’t garner positive results, I’ve said, “We made the best decision we could based on the facts at the time, but given where we are now as a company and what our goals are, we now need to revisit this decision.” ― Fran Hauser


154. “A boss babe’s confidence is contagious, inspiring others to believe in themselves.”


155. “Build your business success around something that you love — something that is inherently and endlessly interesting to you.” Martha Stewart, businesswoman, writer, and television personality


156. “All of old. Nothing else ever. Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett


157. ‘Surround yourself only with people who are going to take you higher.’ – Oprah Winfrey


158. “If they don’t give you a seat at the table, bring a folding chair.” – Shirley Chisholm


159. Have goals so big you get uncomfortable telling small minded people. ~ Stone & Stars


160. “The effect you have on others is the most valuable currency there is.” – Jim Carrey


161. ‘It doesn’t matter how many people do what you do. What matters is no one does it like you.’


162. “Good morning. Eyes up. Hearts up. Minds sharp. Compassion on full blast. (Sips coffee) Okay, let’s go.”


163. “Confidence is not about being perfect; it’s about embracing your imperfections with grace.”


164. “Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson


165. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.” – Will Rogers


166. “Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.” – Les Brown


167. “If you want something you’ve never had, you must be willing to do something you’ve never done.” – Unknown


168. “Today’s accomplishments were yesterday’s impossibilities.” – Robert H. Schuller


169. “When you want to make your dreams come true, the first task is to wake up.” – Walt Disney


170. “I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.” — Maya Angelou


171. ‘Each day I wake up is another chance to make this thing called Life very amazing.’


172. ‘Businesswomen are changing. We build digital empires. We make money from our phones. We change the world with wifi.’


173. “Don’t have no fear of death. My only fear is coming back reincarnated.” – Tupac


174. ‘Be so committed to your dreams that you willing to endure discomfort, change and growth. Refuse to accept anything less than complete love and alignment.’


175. “If they keep bringing up the past, they shouldn’t be in your future.” ― Janna Cachola


176. “I asked God for a bike, but I know God doesn’t work that way. So I stole a bike and asked for forgiveness.” – Al Pacino


177. “People who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” – Rob Siltanen


178. “There’s something so special about a woman who dominates in a man’s world. It takes a certain grace, strength, intelligence, fearlessness, and the nerve to never take no for an answer.” ― Rihanna


179. “And you, you scare people because you are whole all by yourself.” ― Lauren Alex Cooper


180. “We need to understand that there is no formula for how women should lead their lives. That is why we must respect the choices that each woman makes for herself and her family. Every woman deserves the chance to realize her God-given potential.” — Hillary Clinton


181. “The leadership instinct you are born with is the backbone. You develop the funny bone and the wishbone that go with it.” — Elaine Agather


182. The more we can break the rules, the better off we're going to be. — Indra Nooyi


183. “Life is full of screwups. You’re supposed to fail sometimes. It’s a required part of the human existence.” – Sarah Dessen,


184. “A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows she has none.” —​ Marilyn Monroe


185. “Motivation is what gets you started. It’s what makes you keep going when the going gets tough.” – Unknown.


186. ‘Your talents, ambitions and ideas count for nothing if you don’t do anything with them.’


187. ‘Be stubborn and thick-skinned. Because I think even if you are passionate, even if you are good at what you do, I think you are likely to be subject to preconceived notions of who can do what.’


188. “The hustle brings the dollar. The experience brings knowledge. Persistence brings success.” – Ross Simmonds


189. “Most people think ‘selling’ is the same as ‘talking’. But the most effective salespeople know that listening is the most important part of their job.” – Roy Bartell


190. Real self love: Calling yourself out on your shit in order to grow ~ @bossladiesmindset


191. “I was the brave little girl who dared to believe I could change the world. And I am.” ― Christina J. Daniels


192. ‘We need to get women to the point where they aren’t apologizing. It is time to take ownership of our success.’


193. “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” ― Oprah


194. “If someone else can do it, there is absolutely no reason you can’t do it.” – BossBabe


195. “Your talents, ambitions and ideas count for nothing if you don’t actually do anything with them.” – BossBabe


196. “Women don’t need to find a voice. They have a voice. They need to feel empowered to use it, and people need to be encouraged to listen.” — Meghan Markle


197. “If you’re comfortable, I’m not teaching and you’re not learning.” Brené Brown, Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead


198. “Success is not about how many times you fall; it’s about how many times you get back up.”


199. “Two things that have been around before us and will be after us, and while we are here you will always choose one... EXCUSES or HUSTLE”


200. “The first step to being successful is being a professional optimist.” – BossBabe


201. “If they're not breaking the law, don't ridicule their hustle. We're all trying to eat.”


202. “You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt


203. One week they love me...Next week they hate me...Both weeks I got paid. ~ @badass_business_women


204. “Just do what works for you, because there will always be someone who thinks differently.” – Michelle Obama


205. “We need women at all levels, including the top, to change the dynamic, reshape the conversation, to make sure women’s voices are heard and heeded, not overlooked and ignored.” ― Sheryl Sandberg


206. ‘To you who’s not feeling like you’re enough today. Remember everything you feel isn’t true. And everything you feel isn’t you. You are enough just as yourself. Don’t accept anything less.’


207. ‘Bravery is the audacity to be unhindered by failures and to walk with freedom, strength, and hope, in the face of unknown.’


208. Once upon a time you were a little girl with big dreams that you promised you'd make real one day. Don't disappoint yourself.


209. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” — A.A. Milne


210. “Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all.” – Dale Carnegie


211. “You can’t act like you’ve arrived when you’re only just receiving the invitation.” ― Sophia Amoruso


212. “Entrepreneurship is living a few years of your life like most people won’t, so that you can spend the rest of your life like most people can’t.” – Anonymous


213. ‘Confidence is like “Show up in every single moment like you’re meant to be there.” – Unknown


214. “Start each day with a positive thought and a grateful heart.” – Roy T. Bennett


215. “Keep your eyes on the stars, and your feet on the ground.” – Theodore Roosevelt


216. ‘If there is any part of you instantly trying to make excuses or allowances or any sort of ‘reason’ why it’s outside of your control and things are just that way right now, then honey you are just gonna keep on learning that same lesson. Aka: don’t expect anything to change sister.’


217. “Just because you fail once doesn’t mean you’re gonna fail at everything.” – Marilyn Monroe


218. “Remember, no one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt


219. “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” – Oscar Wilde


220. “Don’t let fear or insecurity stop you from trying new things. Believe in yourself. Do what you love. And most importantly, be kind to others, even if you don’t like them.” – Stacy London


221. “True leaders understand that leadership is not about them, but about those they serve. It is not about exalting themselves but about lifting others up.” — Sheri L. Dew


222. “Nobody talks about entrepreneurship as a survival, but that’s exactly what it is and what nurtures creative thinking. Running that first shop taught me business is not financial science; it’s about trading: buying and selling.” Anita Roddick, founder of The Body Shop


223. “Don’t limit yourself all our thoughts can come true but the best time is now.”


224. “You can’t have a million-dollar dream with a minimum wage work ethic.” —​ Stephen C. Hogan


225. “Sijafika. Ndio maana simdharau MTU wala hassle yake. Na nitakapofika, bado nitakumbuka Mwenyezi Mungu ndiye mwenye kupeana riziki.”


226. “I don’t follow trends or try to compete with anyone. Everything I do stems from following my passion and my love for design.” — Guo Pei


227. “The only differentiator in the game is your passion and your hustle.” ― Gary Vaynerchuk


228. “Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.” — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson


229. ‘I am not lucky. Do you know what I am? I am smart, I am talented, I take advantage of the opportunities that come my way and I work really, really hard. Don’t call me lucky. Call me a badass.’ – Shonda Rhimes


230. ‘You create the world, blink by blink. It is entirely yours to discover and yours to create.’


231. “Live your truth. Express your love. Share your enthusiasm. Take action towards your dreams. Walk your talk. Dance and sing to your music. Embrace your blessings. Make today worth remembering.” – Steve Maraboli


232. “Never let success get to your head and never let failure get to your heart”- Drake


233. “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” – Maya Angelou


234. ‘Be the woman that fixes another woman’s crown without telling the world it was crooked.’


235. Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain, and still succeed ~ Behappy.me


236. “My key to surviving and winning is hustle. I think once you lose your hustle, you lost everything.” — Yo Gotti


237. If your path demands you walk through Hell, walk as if you own the place. ~ Unknown


238. ‘I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.’ – Florence Nightingale


239. “Success means doing the best we can with what we have. Success is the doing, not the getting; in the trying, not the triumph. Success is a personal standard, reaching for the highest that is in us, becoming all that we can be.” – Zig Ziglar


240. “Stop talking about how you will build an empire, and start building it right at this very moment. Time never waits for anyone to feel perfectly ready.” ― Edmond Mbiaka


241. “One of the best things that ever happened to me is that I’m a woman. That is the way all females should feel.” ― Marilyn Monroe


242. “Be so confident in who you are and where you’re going, that no ones opinion or behavior can rock you.” – BossBabe


243. “Never lose hope. Storms make people stronger and never last forever.” – Roy T. Bennett


244. “We need women who are so strong they can be gentle, so educated they can be humble, so fierce they can be compassionate, so passionate they can be rational, and so disciplined they can be free.” ― Kavita Ramdas


245. “You cannot afford to live in potential for the rest of your life; at some point, you have to unleash the potential and make your move.” – Eric Thomas


246. “I am an undisputed gangster. To me, that means playing by my own rules.” – Katherine Ryan


247. Abandon anything about your life and habits that might be holding you back. Learn to create your own opportunities. — Sophia Amoruso


248. “Challenges are what make life interesting and overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine


249. “Leadership should be more participative than directive, more enabling than performing.” — Mary D. Poole


250. “You’ve got to believe you can do it, even when things seem impossible.” Carrie Green, founder of Female Entrepreneur Association


251. “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently.” — Marie Forleo


252. ‘Don’t hate them for it, recognise their weakness, accept it for what it is and move onwards and upwards.’


253. ‘I started treating myself as a boss and it let others with no choice but to treat me like one too.’


254. “The struggle you’re in today is developing the strength you need for tomorrow. Don’t give up.” Robert Tew


255. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.” – Steve Jobs


256. “Don’t ever make decisions based on fear. Make decisions based on hope and possibility.” — Michelle Obama


257. “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” — Oprah Winfrey


258. “Every time you state what you want or believe, you’re the first to hear it. It’s a message to both you and others about what you think is possible. Don’t put a ceiling on yourself.” Oprah Winfrey


259. “Control your fears, build your self-esteem, radiate positivity, and the world will be yours.” – BossBabe


260. ‘Have high standards and people will recognise you as a Boss Babe who doesn’t compromise.’


261. “As a new entrepreneur, you're probably gonna have to hustle hard to get things going at first. And you gotta be comitted to that hustle until it's not necessary anymore.”


262. “There is a lot of action behind the scenes that you don't see that makes powerful and successful people who they are. Your admiration and respect should be for the hustle and sacrifice not the glam and glow-up.”


263. “I would rather be a superb meteor, every atom of me in magnificent glow, than a sleepy and permanent planet.” – Jack London


264. ‘Instead of letting your hardships and failures discourage or exhaust you, let them inspire you.’ – Michelle Obama


265. Sometimes hustle is just you, all alone, grinding, while no one hears a sound.”


266. ’10 years from now, you will look back and say, damn, I am glad that I hustled.’


267. ‘Where you are here a year from now is the reflection of the choices you make now.’


268. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” – Zig Ziglar


269. “Don't give your energy to people whose loyalty is controlled by opportunity.”- Alex Quin


270. “Even if your dream seems unattainable, you can achieve it if you stay focused, driven, and diligent.” — Rebecca Minkoff


271. “The biggest adventure you can take is to live the life of your dreams” – Oprah Winfrey


272. “It takes only one event in life , then your whole life changes completely. That event, it doesn’t find you . You find it by going out there and doing something, not by just sitting and doing nothing.”


273. “A gangster doesn’t think of himself a hustler; I assume he thinks of himself as a businessman.”- Delroy Lindo


274. ‘I realized it was only me that was stopping myself from living my life.’ – Jennifer Aniston


275. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” ― Oprah Winfrey


276. ‘Don’t make excuses. If the plan doesn’t work don’t change the goal, change the plan.’


277. “Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way.” – Les Brown


278. “The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act.” — Barbara Sher


279. “Success is not a competition with the world. It’s a competition with yourself. When you can sit down in your own silence and feel truly amazing about yourself, you’ve won.” – BossBabe


280. “Leadership is a series of behaviors rather than a role for heroes.” — Margaret Wheatley


281. “And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” ― Mark Anthony


282. “When you are a kid, and you see gangsters living life, you entirely want to be like that – Unknown


283. “The trouble with opportunity is that it always comes disguised as hard work.”- Herbert V. Prochnow


284. “When you learn how much you’re worth, you’ll stop giving people discounts.” —​ Karen Salmansohn


285. “If you have no confidence in self, you are twice defeated in the race of life. With confidence, you have won even before you have started.” – Cicero


286. “When you learn how much you’re worth, you’ll stop giving people discounts.” —​ Karen Salmansohn


287. “Leadership is about making others better as a result of your presence and making sure that impact lasts in your absence.” — Sheryl Sandberg


288. “It’s not about perfect. It’s about effort. And when you bring that effort every single day, that’s where transformation happens. That’s how change occurs.” – Jillian Michaels


289. To become A queen, you have to give up playing the princess. ~ @crowned4success


290. “Remembering that you are going to die is the best way I know to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose.” Steve Jobs


291. ‘There is a purpose in the struggle because it unleashes your full power. You are being pushed to thrive.’


292. “Put your excuses to bed and get comfortable with being uncomfortable.” – BossBabe


293. ‘Striving for excellence motivates you; striving for perfection is demoralizing.’ – Harriet Braiker


294. ‘I just want to hustle in peace, surround myself with positive vibes only, eat good food, and define my own version of happiness and success.’


295. “Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.” – Helen Keller


296. “Confidence is knowing that if your brain says ‘no’, your body will respond with ‘yes’.” – Alex Stojanovic


297. “When is real Motivation realized? It is when you and your things are on brink of extinction that's where you get to know what real motivation was, it was never outside of you it was always within inside that you were looking outside always.”


298. “Now that you’re outta my life, I’m so much better. You thought that I’d be weak without ya, but I’m stronger. You thought that I’d be broke without ya, but I’m richer. You thought that I’d be sad without ya, I love harder. You thought I wouldn’t grow without ya, now I’m wiser! You thought that I’d be helpless without ya but I’m smarter. You thought that I’d be stressed without ya, but I’m chillin’. You thought I wouldn’t sell without ya, sold nine million.” — Beyoncé


299. “Learning is the beginning of wealth. Learning is the beginning of health. Learning is the beginning of spirituality. Searching and learning is where the miracle process all begins.” – Jim Rohn


300. “Success is not about fitting into someone else’s mold; it’s about embracing your unique path and purpose.”


301. “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy, not on fighting the old, but on building the new.” – Socrates


302. “Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.” – Harriet Beecher Stow


303. “I wear a lot of pink cos’ seeing pink activates endorphins and energizes my creativity. It is a colour of femininity and fierceness” ― Janna Cachola


304. ‘Buckle up, and know that it’s going to be a tremendous amount of work, but embrace it.’ –Tory Burch


305. “I’m tough, I’m ambitious, and I know exactly what I want. If that makes me a bitch, okay.” — Madonna


306. “Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women who have her back.”


307. “I kill a communist for fun, but for a green card, I gonna carve him up real nice.” – Tony Montana


308. “Do not wait; the time will never be ‘just right.’ Start where you stand, and work with whatever tools you may have at your command, and better tools will be found as you go along.” – George Herbert


309. ‘Dear Self, Remember to slow down and enjoy the journey. You don’t have to constantly hustle to prove that you deserve this. The fact that you’re trying your best every day is proof enough, you’re enough. All of this will pay off and you’ll be grateful for everything. Love, Me’


310. “Don’t give up, don’t take anything personally, and don’t take no for an answer.” — Sophia Amoruso


311. “If you don’t value your time, neither will others. Stop giving away your time and talents. Value what you know and start charging for it.” – Kim Garst


312. “It’s not whether you get knocked down, it’s whether you get up.” – Vince Lombardi


313. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou


314. “It’s not about having a perfect plan. It’s about being able to adapt and pivot when things don’t go as planned.” – Unknown


315. “You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” – Maya Angelou


316. “Leadership is hard to define and good leadership even harder. But if you can get people to follow you to the ends of the earth, you are a great leader.” — Indra Nooyi


317. “The most powerful weapon on earth is the human soul on fire.” – Marshall Ferdinand Foch


318. “Resolve that whatever you do, you will bring the whole man to it; that you will fling the whole weight of your being into it.” – Orison Swett Marden


319. ‘I learned to always take on things I’d never done before. Growth and comfort do not coexist.’


320. Cutting people out of my life doesn't mean I hate them. It means I respect myself.


321. “Learn from the past, set vivid, detailed goals for the future, and live in the only moment of time over which you have any control: now.” – Denis Waitley


322. “The idea that a woman can be as powerful as a man is something that our society can’t deal with. But I am as powerful as a man and it drives them crazy.” Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez


323. Don't get upset with people or situations. Both are powerless without your reaction.


324. “A wise girl knows her limits, a smart girl knows she has none.” – Marilyn Monroe


325. “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” – Zig Ziglar


326. ‘I love to see a young girl go out and grab the world by the lapels. Life’s a bitch. You’ve got to go out and kick ass.’ – Maya Angelou


327. The goal isn't more money. The goal is living life on your terms. ~ Chris Brogan


328. “Putting work in for your business is good. Your business needs you to put that work in. But don't exhaust yourself because if you drain yourself to the point of exhaustion then you become a liability to your business.”


329. “I’m a boss! A diamond in the rough! A Queen of Queens and I do dare say this, a magical and mysterious mermicorn.” ― Helen Edwards


330. “All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.” – Walt Disney


331. “In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man. If you want anything done, ask a woman.”


332. “A boss girl doesn’t wait for opportunities; she creates them with her hard work and determination.”


333. “He was what they called a Swiss Army knife. He could and would get whatever products the team at the café needed.”


334. “A woman who walks in purpose doesn’t have to chase people or opportunities. Her light causes people and opportunities to pursue her.”


335. “I stay true to myself and my style, and I am always pushing myself to be aware of that and be original.” — Aaliyah


336. “Be bravely ambitious.” Michelle Kinsman, Real-World Feminist Handbook: Practical Advice on How to Find, Win & Kick Ass at Your First Job


337. ‘Trust yourself. You are innately programmed to reach for your highest and best possibility.’


338. “Beneath the makeup and behind the smile, I am just a boss babe with big dreams.”


339. “You wanna know what I’m feeling? I’m thrilled! Okay, thrilled. What woman wouldn’t want her husband spending all day in a house full of hoes?” – Yevette


340. “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.” – Dale Carnegie


341. “People underestimate me. They always have, and maybe that’s for the best. It’s fun to prove them wrong.” – Jennifer Lopez


342. ‘Know that when you feel as though everything about your life sucks and is so incredibly tough that you don’t know if you can keep going, stay the course. You’re exactly where you’re supposed to be.’


343. “In whatever you do, you’re not going to stand out unless you think big and have ideas that are truly original. That comes from tapping into your own creativity, not obsessing over what everyone else is doing.” Sophia Amoruso, founder of Nasty Gal.


344. ‘I wasn’t ready for half the sh*t I went through, but I’m clearly ready for it.’


345. ‘If you hang out with me I’m going to ask you what your life goals are every week.’


346. “When I started flirting with the hustle, failure became my ex. Now engaged to the game and married to success.” – Unknown


347. ‘If they are offended by your strength and unapologetic self, trust me when I tell you that you should never waste time on or thinking about them.’


348. “What you lack in talent can be made up with desire, hustle and giving 110 percent all the time.” – Don Zimmer


349. “When you look in the mirror, fall in love with the woman who has been through so much, but still stands there smiling.” – BossBabe


350. “She walks with confidence because she knows she’s a force to be reckoned with.”


351. “You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis


352. “She’s not waiting for someone to bring her flowers. She’s planting her own garden.”


353. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.


354. “I am who I am. Not who you think I am. Not who you want me to be. I am me.” – Unknown


355. “Success is not about being better than someone else, it’s about being better than you used to be.” – Wayne Dyer


356. ‘This is the year I will be stronger, kinder, braver and unstoppable. This is the year I will be fierce.’


357. “A thug only understands you when you speak his language.”- Alexander Lukashenko


358. ‘If you are giving a lot of value, if you are making an impact on people’s lives, it will be reflected in your bank account.’


359. “Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.” – Leo Buscaglia


360. “You shouldn’t lie till ten. There’s the very prime of the morning gone long before that time. A person who has not done one-half his day’s work by ten o’clock, runs a chance of leaving the other half undone.”


361. “My confidence comes from the daily grind – training my butt off day in and day out.” Hope Solo


362. ‘There’s room for all of us to win. if you don’t live by that, prepare to lose.’


363. “Got a big vision? You better get used to people thinking you are crazy.” – BossBabe


364. “Whatever it is that you think you want to do, and whatever it is that you think stands between you and that, stop making excuses. You can do anything.” Katia Beauchamp, co-founder and CEO of Birchbox


365. “You need a real woman in your life, taking care home and still fly, and I’ma help you build up your account (that’s a good look).” — Beyoncé


366. ‘The woman you are becoming is a piece of art, so be patient, it takes time to be a masterpiece.’


367. “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” – Oprah Winfrey


368. ‘Repeat daily: I will remain focused on my goals. Even if I have a moment of difficulty, I will not give up. I know success comes with consistency. I know that I will make. Things will get better. No problem or challenge will stop me. Everything I deserve is coming my way.’


369. ‘At this point in my life, if it’s not making me money, making me better or making me happy, then I don’t have time for it.’


370. “Do the one thing you think you cannot do. Fail at it. Try again. Do better the second time. The only people who never tumble are those who never mount the high wire. This is your moment. Own it.” – Oprah Winfrey


371. “Success is not about fitting into someone else’s mold; it’s about defining your own path.”


372. ‘Open your mind to the reality that you are allowed to live an extraordinary life! Decide right now, as of this very moment, that you are going to choose what you really want from life, and then you’re going to figure out how to get it. Making that decision is half the battle won!’


373. Don't give up, don't take anything personally, and don't take no for an answer. — Sophia Amoruso


374. “Be the woman who fixes another woman’s crown without telling the world it was crooked.”


375. ‘I love celebrating other people’s wins as much as my own. It doesn’t intimidate me when others are winning. I believe there’s enough success to go around for everyone.’


376. “Your mind is going to believe what you continuously tell it. So tell it that you’re smart, ambitious, cute, and not afraid to go for it.” – BossBabe


377. “You’ve always had the power, my dear, you just had to learn it for yourself.” — The Wizard of Oz


378. ‘Of course, it’s hard. Of course, you’re stressed, but these are all things that are putting you ahead.’


379. ‘Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.’- Elizabeth Taylor.


380. “Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world.” – Hillary Clinton


381. “When someone tells me “no,” it doesn’t mean I can’t do it, it simply means I can’t do it with them.” – Karen E. Quinones Miller


382. ‘Behind every successful woman is a tribe of other successful women, who have her back.’


383. “A strong woman is a woman determined to do something others are determined not to do.” ― Marge Piercy


384. “Opportunities are always present. You just have to go out and get it. Stop complaining and start doing.”


385. ‘Your small wins are just as important as your big wins. It’s because of those small wins like getting out of bed and showing up even when didn’t want to, that big wins are possible. Be grateful for every win.’


386. “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle.” – Steve Jobs


387. “Hustle is the most important word in the world of business.” – Gary Vaynerchuk


388. “Develop success from failures. Discouragement and failure are two of the surest stepping stones to success.” —Dale Carnegie


389. “Procrastination is a hustler’s worst enemy.” Lilly Singh, How to be a bawse: A guide to conquering life


390. “The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.” – Vidal Sassoon


391. “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle


392. “What we really want to do is what we are really meant to do. When we do what we are meant to do, money comes to us, doors open for us, we feel useful, and the work we do feels like play to us.” – Julia Cameron


393. “The world is yours, chico, and everything in it. So say goodnight to the bad guy.” – Tony Montana


394. “Entrepreneurism is simply taking nothing, applying talent, brains, financial creativity and hustle, and turning that into something.” — Brock Pierce


395. “Discipline is just choosing between what you want now and what you want most.”


396. “The hustle boss lady knows that success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston Churchill


397. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.”


398. Success doesn't come from what you do occasionally. It comes from what you do consistently. — Marie Forleo


399. “Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” -Winston Churchill


400. Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you. — Oprah Winfrey


401. “If you are always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be.” Maya Angelou


402. “I am a strong woman with or without this other person, with or without this job, and with or without these tight pants.” ― Queen Latifah


403. “If you're an entrepreneur, I encourage you to have meaningful conversations with other entrepreneurs and with all kinds of people working in all kinds of industries. With time, this will give you greater clarity about how the world works and you'll start to have more of an eye for business opportunities.”


404. “Success makes so many people hate you. I wish it wasn’t that way. It would be wonderful to enjoy success without seeing envy in the eyes of those around you.” – Marilyn Monroe


405. “Mondays are for boss ladies who are ready to make their mark and leave a legacy.”


406. “Ability takes you to the top, but it takes character to stay there.”- Zig Ziglar


407. “You’re either changing your life or you’re not. No waiting for this or that or better weather or other hurdles. Hurdles are the change.” Terri Guillemets


408. ‘In whatever you do, you’re not going to stand out unless you think big and have ideas that are truly original. That comes from tapping into your own creativity, not obsessing over what everyone else is doing.’


409. “Some women choose to follow men, and some women choose to follow their dreams.” — Lady Gaga


410. “We weren’t born to create excuses, we were born to create excellence.” – Janna Cachola


411. “I’ve come to believe that each of us has a personal calling that’s as unique as a fingerprint.” ― Oprah Winfrey


412. “It’s not about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you get hit and keep moving.” – Babe Ruth.


413. ‘Once upon a time you were a little girl with big dreams that you promised you’d make real one day. Don’t disappoint yourself.’


414. “I am not a perfectionist, but still I seek perfection. I am not a great romantic, but yet I yearn for affection”


415. “Start your Monday with the mindset of a boss lady and watch the week unfold with success.”


416. ‘A woman is like a teabag. You can’t tell her how strong she is until you put her in hot water.’ – Eleanor Roosevelt


417. “On Mondays, boss ladies set the tone for the rest of the week with their ambition and determination.”


418. If you don't like the road you're walking, start paving another one. — Dolly Parton


419. “Remove “I don’t” and “I can’t” from your vocabulary and watch how quickly things change.” – BossBabe


420. ‘I got tired of my sh*t and started to form new habits, thoughts and behaviour that would take me to the next version of myself. Growing is one of the hardest things to do, but staying the same hurts more.’


421. “The biggest risk is not taking any risk… In a world that’s changing really quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” – Mark Zuckerberg


422. “Don’t try to lessen yourself for the world; let the world catch up to you.“— Beyoncé


423. “Be patient with yourself. Self-growth is tender; it’s holy ground. There’s no greater investment.” – Stephen Covey


424. “If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things.” – Albert Einstein


425. “She was powerful not because she wasn’t scared, but because she went on so strongly, despite the fear.” ― Atticus


426. “I never really like to see myself as the queen. I’m not playing queen, I don’t want to be the queen. I’m the boss. I’m the mother, I’m the boss, I’m in charge of my decisions with my team. I try to make the best of myself, to accomplish something, to always put the bar as high as I can.” Celine Dion


427. “There is no magic to achievement. It’s really about hard work, choices and persistence.” – Michelle Obama


428. “Do not wait to strike till the iron is hot; but make it hot by striking.” – W. B. Yeats


429. “I pay my own bills. Always 50/50 in relationships. I worked hard and sacrificed to get what I get.” — Beyoncé


430. If you want it bad enough, you have to be willing to fight for it. — Charlene Johnson


431. “Success is not determined by the size of your bank account but by the impact you have on others.”


432. “Stay on your game and keep going for your dreams. The World needs that special gift that only you have.” — Marie Forleo


433. “Success is not about proving others wrong; it’s about proving yourself right.”


434. “Success does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” – Mahatma Gandhi


435. “Success is not luck; it’s the result of preparation, hard work, and learning from failure.”


436. “Born through hard times, Ghetto child of mine. I wonder if you have to suffer for your father’s crimes”. – Tu Pac


437. ‘Thank the haters and thank the critics. They gave you thick skin and the people with thick skin are the ones who get things done.’


438. “We are what we repeatedly do. Therefore, excellence is not an act, but a habit.” – Aristotle


439. “The power lunch is no longer just for men. We all deserve a seat at the table.” Whitney Wolfe Herd, CEO of Bumble


440. “Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.” — Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson


441. “Women have to harness their power—it’s absolutely true. It’s just learning not to take the first ‘no’. And if you can’t go straight ahead, you go around the corner.” ―Cher


442. Women are the largest untapped reservoir of talent in the world. — Hillary Clinton


443. “Do you want to know who you are? Don’t ask. Act! Action will delineate and define you.” – Thomas Jefferson


444. Throw me to the wolves and I will return leading the pack. ~WomenWhoChangeTheWorld


445. ‘Don’t get angry, get money. Choose yourself, focus on improving your life and get committed to your goals. You are in control here.’


446. ‘You know what’s different? Seeing a girl who intentionally decides her surroundings. Seeing a girl when to remove herself from a room and when to walk into one. She walks in power, close deals in heels.’


447. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt


448. ‘Deep down inside you know the truth. The truth is you can do this. If you would give it 100% you get 100%. The truth is, it is all up to you.’


449. “Learn to love the sound of your feet walking away from things not meant for you.”


450. “One important key to success is self-confidence. An important key to self-confidence is preparation.” – Arthur Ashe


451. “If you hang out with me I’m going to ask you what your life goals are like every week.” – BossBabe


452. Pray. Set Goals. Make a Plan. Work Hard. Succeed. Thank God. Be Humble. Repeat.


453. “You can find me somewhere in between inspiring others, working on myself, dodging negativity, and slaying my goals.”


454. “You never change your life until you step out of your comfort zone; change begins at the end of your comfort zone.” – Roy T. Bennett


455. “Hustle isn’t just working on the things you like. It means doing the things you don’t enjoy so you can do the things you love.” – Unknown


456. “She’s got dreams bigger than her fears, and that’s what makes her a boss girl.”


457. Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness. — Oprah Winfrey


458. ‘To see a change, you need to become a living, breathing asset to everyone you know and a true advocate to everything you believe in.’


459. “Be a Boss Lady busy building her empire until her king arrives.” ― Garima Pradhan


460. “The man who has confidence in himself gains the confidence of others.” – Hasidic Proverb


461. “I felt like it was time to set up my future, so I set a goal. My goal was independence.” — Beyoncé


462. “Great things happen to those who don’t stop believing, trying, learning, and being grateful.” – Roy T. Bennett


463. “Blessed is the woman that chases no one, needs no validation, and handles her business like a boss.”


464. “Self-belief is the key to success. It’s confidence in your ability that will take you wherever you want to go.” – Unknown


465. ‘I am currently creating the woman I want to be. Excuse me while I become super selfish with my time and energy.’


466. “Start your Monday with a boss lady mindset and watch the week unfold with possibilities.”


467. “Define success on your own terms, achieve it by your own rules, and build a life you’re proud to live.” – Anne Sweeney


468. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as being stuck somewhere you don't belong.


469. ‘A secret to seeing growth? Focus on fewer things and commit to doing each of them better.’


470. “Often we don’t even realize who we’re meant to be because we’re so busy trying to live out someone else’s ideas. But other people and their opinions hold no power in defining our destiny.” — Oprah Winfrey


471. “She’s not afraid to take risks, because she knows that’s where the magic happens.”


472. ‘Try to live every day like Elle Woods after Warner told her she was not smart enough for law school.’


473. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Christian D. Larson


474. ‘You have to accept a life of uncertainty if you truly want to live a life that is exceptional.’


475. ‘Oh, are you here to me what I can’t do? Please take a number, have a seat and join the other people who think they have a right to put a cap on my dreams. The viewing of me proving you all terribly wrong is starting shortly.’


476. “She was a wild one; always stomping on eggshells that everyone else tip-toed on.” — Kaitlin Foster


477. “Success is peace of mind, which is a direct result of self-satisfaction in knowing you made the effort to become the best of which you are capable.” —John Wooden


478. “Many people think they want things, but they don’t really have the strength, the discipline. They are weak. I believe that you get what you want if you want it badly enough.” Sophia Loren


479. “The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.” – Franklin D. Roosevelt


480. ‘You passed every test you have faced, and you are still standing. Take this moment to marvel at how extraordinary that position is.’


481. “If you play an aggressive, hustling game, it forces your opponents into errors.” — Pete Rose


482. “The first step in being successful is being a professional optimist.” – BossBabe


483. ‘It’s the age-old concept of like attracts like, or the law of attraction. You get back what you put out, so you might as well think positively, focus on visualizing what you want instead of getting distracted by what you don’t want, and send the universe your good intentions so that it can send them right back.’ ― Sophia Amoruso


484. “Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally; it comes from what you do consistently.”


485. “The question is not whether you have the money. It is whether you have the hustle.” Nicky Verd


486. “No matter how you feel, get up, dress up, show up, and never give up.” – BossBabe


487. “Contrary to popular opinion, the hustle is not a dance step – it’s an old business procedure.” – Fran Lebowitz


488. “Don’t limit yourself all our thoughts can come true but the second best time is now.”


489. “The only way to enjoy anything in this life is to earn it first.” – Ginger Rogers


490. “Press forward. Do not stop, do not linger in your journey, but strive for the mark set before you.” – George Whitefield


491. “A dream does not become reality through magic; it takes sweat, determination, and hard work.” Colin Powell


492. “I’d rather regret the things I’ve done than regret the things I haven’t done.” – Lucille Ball


493. “The most important thing is to enjoy your life – to be happy – it’s all that matters.” – Dalai Lama


494. “Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is what dies inside while still alive. Never surrender.” – Tupac


495. “A leader takes people where they want to go. A great leader takes people where they don’t necessarily want to go, but ought to be.” — Rosalynn Carter


496. If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.” — Dhirubhai Ambani


497. “A woman with vision is unstoppable, a woman who is always increasing her skills multiplies. Along with passion, this woman is undeniable.” — Janna Cachola


498. If you’re too comfortable, it’s time to move on. Terrified of what’s next? You’re on the right track.” — Susan Fales Hill


499. “I talk a lot about taking risks, and then I follow that up very quickly by saying, ‘Take prudent risks.’” — Irene Rosenfeld


500. “If you’re dreaming big, #GIRLBOSS, don’t be discouraged if you have to start small. It worked for me.” ― Sophia Amoruso


501. “You don’t need to be the most talented. You just need to be prepared to work hard, keep learning, and don’t be afraid to set goals that scare you.” – BossBabe


502. “Women are leaders everywhere you look, from a CEO to a housewife that holds together a home. Our country was built by women who stand alone.” — Denise Clark


503. ‘Honestly, the greatest key to success is deciding that what you want will happen. Just make sure you don’t leave out the description of what you want!! I know for me when I ‘wanted something different,’ I got something different but it was not necessarily awesome.’


504. “As women, we must stand up for ourselves. We must stand up for each other. We must stand up for justice for all.” — Michelle Obama


505. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt


506. ‘If you’re frustrated because you’re not getting what you want, stop for a second: Have you actually flat-out asked for it? If you haven’t, stop complaining. You can’t expect the world to read your mind. You have to put it out there, and sometimes putting it out there is as simple as just saying, “Hey, can I have that?’ – Sophia Amoruso


507. “Be open to the amazing changes which are occurring in the field that interests you.” – Leigh Steinberg


508. “I’m not a one in a million kind of girl; I’m a once in a lifetime kind of woman.”


509. ‘Because if you don’t believe it can work for you – and belief is a choice baby! Then it won’t work for you.’


510. “The most successful entrepreneurs are those who are willing to put in the most hours and work the hardest.” – Mark Cuban


511. “Smile and Slay. You have to slay it in life or life will slay you.” — Janna Cachola


512. “My theory is that if you look confident you can pull off anything – even if you have no clue what you’re doing.” Jessica Alba


513. “I am thankful for all of those who said no to me. It’s because of them I’m doing it myself.” — Albert Einstein


514. ‘Love yourself enough to set boundaries. Your time and energy are precious. You get to choose how you use it. You teach people how to treat you by deciding what you will and won’t accept.’ – Anna Taylor.


515. “Start the week strong, boss ladies, and let your success be the answer to any Monday blues.”


516. “Mondays are the perfect canvas for boss ladies to paint their vision of success.”


517. “Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle.” – Helen Keller


518. “Let us realize that: the privilege to work is a gift, the power to work is a blessing and the love of work is a success!” – David O. McKay


519. “There should be a little gap between you and your friends, though you’ll miss their companionship and you’ll also miss their disrespect. –Michael Bassey Johnson


520. “How dare you settle for less when the world has made it so easy for you to be remarkable?” – Seth Godin


521. “Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain and still succeed.”


522. ‘If you truly want to make your dreams a reality, you’re going to need to deal with whatever the world throws at you to try to stop you from getting there. Most of what you’ll have to deal with will come from you.’


523. “And one day she discovered that she was fierce, and strong, and full of fire, and that not even she could hold herself back because her passion burned brighter than her fears.” ―Mark Anthony


524. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.” – Steve Jobs


525. “If you really want it, you’ll not stop for anyone or anything until you have it.” – Boss Babe


526. “Failure after long perseverance is much grander than never to have a striving good enough to be called a failure.” – George Eliot


527. ‘There’s no such thing as being committed to your goals while you’re still in your comfort zone.’


528. “Today be responsible, fearless, open, pretty, honest, and most importantly… slay.” – BossBabe


529. Know that there is no finish line; fortune favors action. Race balls-out toward the extraordinary life that you've always dreamed of, or still haven't had time to dream up. And prepare to have a hell of a lot of fun along the way. — Sophia Amoruso


530. “The most valuable thing you can make is a mistake – you can’t learn anything from being perfect.” – Adam Osborne


531. “Do whatever brings you to life, then. Follow your own fascinations, obsessions, and compulsions. Trust them. Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart.” Elizabeth Gilbert


532. “I can’t change the direction of the wind, but I can adjust my sails to always reach my destination.”


533. “If you keep waiting until you’re ready, prepare to keep seeing other people get ahead.” – BossBabe


534. “Success is often achieved by those who don’t know that failure is inevitable.” – Coco Chanel


535. “Of course, it’s hard. Of course, you’re stressed, but these are all things that are putting you ahead.” – BossBabe


536. “I wake up and grind like the whole world owes me money. I'm taking that money like I'm owed.”


537. “Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” ― Maya Angelou


538. “Permanence, perseverance and persistence in spite of all obstacles, discouragements, and impossibilities: It is this, that in all things distinguishes the strong soul from the weak.” – Thomas Carlyle


539. Successful women don't wait for opportunities, they make them. ~ @bossladiesmindset


540. “The road to success is not easy to navigate, but with hard work, drive and passion, it’s possible to achieve the American dream.” – Tommy Hilfiger


541. “You will always be too much of something for someone: too big, too loud, too soft, too edgy. If you round out your edges, you lose your edge. Apologize for mistakes. Apologize for unintentionally hurting someone-profusely. But don’t apologize being who are you.” Danielle LaPorte


542. “If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.” — Dolly Parton


543. “Don't expect god to come down and water your flowers for you, but expect that god will make them grow while you water those flowers.”


544. “Do not wait for leaders; do it alone, person to person. Be faithful in small things because it is in them that your strength lies.” — Mother Teresa


545. “And where I excel is ridiculous, sickening, work ethic. You know, while the other guy’s sleeping? I’m working.” – Will Smith


546. ‘Posting less, doing more. Comparing less, reflecting more. Discussing less, accomplishing more.’


547. ‘Harvard Business School professor Howard Stevenson famously defined “entrepreneurship” as “the pursuit of opportunity without regard to resources currently controlled.” I give a “hell yes” to that definition — you should take that spirit with you to whatever job you’re doing or whatever project you’re undertaking.’


548. ‘Welcome challenges into your life. They help you become better than what you already are.’


549. “Look like a girl, act like a lady, think like a man and work like a boss”. – Unknown


550. “Any woman who understands the problems of running a home will be nearer to understanding the problems of running a country.” — Margaret Thatcher


551. “I attribute my success to this: I never gave or took any excuse.” – Florence Nightingale


552. “I dream it, I work hard, I grind ’til I own it. I twirl on them haters. ” ― Beyoncé


553. “When everything seems to be going against you, remember that the airplane takes off against the wind, not with it.” – Henry Ford


554. “Every morning you have two choices: continue to sleep with your dreams or get up and chase them.” – BossBabe


555. “I think perfection is ugly. Somewhere in the things humans make, I want to see scars, failure, disorder, distortion.” – Yohji Yamamoto


556. ‘You can tell how much a woman loves her business by how much she relaxes on a Sunday.’


557. At 70 Years old, if I could give my younger self one piece of advice, it would be to use the phrase 'F*ck Off' much more frequently. ~ Helen Mirren


558. The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit. ~ Fabienne Fredrickson


559. “You’re so busy doubting yourself while others are intimidated by your potential.”


560. “Knowing is not enough; we must apply. Wishing is not enough; we must do.” – Johann Von Goethe


561. “Without a customer, you don’t have a business – all you have is a hobby.” – Don Peppers


562. “Chase down your passion like it’s the last bus of the night.” Terri Guillemets


563. “There’s no such thing as good money or bad money. There’s just money.” – Lucky Luciano


564. “Remember the difference between a boss and a leader: a boss says ‘go’ and a leader says ‘let’s go!’” E. M. Kelly


565. “We weren’t born to create excuses, we were born to create excellence.” ― Janna Cachola


566. “I like to play a strong woman, but a strong woman can also be very fragile and vulnerable at the same time.” ― Carice van Houten


567. ‘I’m not going to be the girl who didn’t pursue her dreams because she didn’t have money.’


568. “You might never fail on the scale I did, but some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all — in which case, you fail by default.” J.K. Rowling, author of Harry Potter


569. “I don’t forgive people because I’m weak; i forgive them because i am strong enough to know people make mistakes.” – Marilyn Monroe


570. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.”


571. ‘A moment of appreciation for all the women who will give a firm handshake today with a stunning manicure.’


572. “How much you can learn when you fail determines how far you will go into achieving your goals.” – Roy T. Bennett


573. “It is hard to fail, but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.” – Theodore Roosevelt


574. ‘Growth is often messy, uncomfortable and full of feelings you weren’t expecting, but it is necessary.’


575. ‘In politics, if you want anything said, ask a man; if you want anything done, ask a woman.’ – Margaret Thatcher


576. “You don’t have to like me, but you will respect me. Cause I’m the boss.” — Kelis


577. “I began to realize how important it was to be an enthusiast in life. He taught me that if you are interested in something, no matter what it is, go at it full speed ahead. Embrace it with both arms, hug it, love it, and above all become passionate about it. Lukewarm is no good. Hot is no good either. White hot and passionate is the only thing to be.” – Roald Dahl


578. “If you don’t build your dream, someone else will hire you to help them build theirs.” ― Dhirubhai Ambani


579. “When you learn how much you’re worth, you’ll stop giving people discounts.” — Karen Salmansohn


580. “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” Melinda Gates


581. “In this country, you gotta make the money first. Then when you get the money, you get the power. Then when you get the power, then you get the woman.” – Tony Montana


582. “Success is not how high you have climbed, but how you make a positive difference to the world.” – Roy T. Bennett


583. ‘We must believe that we are gifted for something and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained.’ – Marie Curie


584. “A noble leader answers not to the trumpet calls of self-promotion, but to the hushed whispers of necessity.” — Mollie Marti


585. Some days I amaze myself. Other days I look for my phone while I'm talking on it. ~ Unknown


586. ‘You are getting better each, even if you can’t feel like it or can’t see it right away. Progress is Progress.’


587. “Life-fulfilling work is never about the money — when you feel true passion for something, you instinctively find ways to nurture it.” Eileen Fisher, fashion designer


588. What if....everything you are going through is preparing you for what you asked for.


589. “We need to get women to the point where they aren’t apologizing. It’s time to take ownership in our success.” – Tory Burch


590. “The question isn’t who is going to let me; it’s who is going to stop me.” – Ayn Rand


591. “A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult.” ― Melinda Gates


592. ‘Success doesn’t come from what you do occasionally, but what you do consistently.’ – Marie Foleo


593. ‘I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.’ – Serena Williams


594. “Don’t doubt yourself trust me, you need me. This ain’t no shoulder with a chip, or an ego. But what you think they all mad at me for?” — Beyoncé


595. “March on. Do not tarry. To go forward is to move toward perfection. March on, and fear not the thorns, or the sharp stones on life’s path.” – Khalil Gibran


596. “Courage, sacrifice, determination, commitment, toughness, heart, talent, guts. That’s what little girls are made of; the heck with sugar and spice.” – Bethany Hamilton


597. “I have chosen to no longer be apologetic for my femaleness and my femininity. And I want to be respected for all of my femaleness because I deserve to be.” ― Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie


598. “You need to hustle. When you want something, hustle for it.” — Martisha Glover


599. “If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you.” – Steve Jobs.


600. ‘I’m a woman of my word. If I’m going to say I will make it happen, best believe it. It is only a matter of when.’


601. “Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.” – Samuel Beckett


602. “Of course, motivation is not permanent. But then, neither is bathing; but it is something you should do on a regular basis.” – Zig Ziglar


603. “Women has been trained to ask for what we want instead of taking it. We’ve been indoctrinated in a culture of permission. But that time has passed.” – Ava Duvernay


604. “I didn’t fail the test, I just found 100 ways to do it wrong.” – Benjamin Franklin


605. ‘Change the world, help people with your business. Close deals that will make a difference.’


606. “Success isn’t about how much money you make; it’s about the difference you make in people’s lives.”


607. ‘Find something that you are passionate about and keep tremendously interested in it.’ – Julia Child


608. “Don’t waste your energy trying to change opinions… Do your thing and don’t care if they like it.” — Tina Fey


609. “Instead of looking for all of the reasons it won’t work—start counting all the reasons it will.” — Reese Evans


610. “A goal without a plan is just a wish. A hustle boss lady makes it happen.” – Unknown


611. “There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.” —Mister Rogers


612. “Once upon a time, you were a little girl with big dreams that you promised you’d make real one day. Don’t disappoint yourself.” – BossBabe


613. “The biggest risk is not taking any risk… In a world that’s changing quickly, the only strategy that is guaranteed to fail is not taking risks.” – Mark Zuckerberg


614. “Your life is going to change in a thousand different ways. It's okay to not love the way it is today. It's okay the work and hope for a better day.”


615. “Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful.” – Albert Schweitzer


616. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fall. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” – Oprah Winfrey


617. “Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain, and still succeed.”

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