153 quotes
"If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied."
- Dwayne Johnson
Courage
"Asking for help when you’re down or when you’re feeling wobbly or when you’re depressed is actually the most powerful thing you can do."
- Dwayne Johnson
Empowerment
"I like to use the hard times in the past to motivate me today."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"I love driving cool cars, but there is nothing like driving a pickup truck."
- Dwayne Johnson
Joy
"Be the person that when your feet touch the floor in the morning the devil says, 'Awe sh*t, they’re up.'"
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"Be the person that when your feet touch the floor in the morning the devil says, “Awe sh*t, they’re up”."
- Dwayne Johnson
Ambition
"Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"The wall! Your success is on the other side. Can’t jump over it or go around it. You know what to do."
- Dwayne Johnson
Courage
"“Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.”"
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"Becoming a father changes your life completely. It gives you a reason to live and a reason to want to do everything better."
- Dwayne Johnson
Transformation
"Not only do I think being nice and kind is easy but being kind, in my opinion, is important."
- Dwayne Johnson
Compassion
"There's no substitute for hard work."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"Don't just talk about your goals. Show them through your actions."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"In the gym, in life, I am always trying to be the hardest worker in the room."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"Life is anything but predictable."
- Dwayne Johnson
Awareness
"Attitude and enthusiasm play a big part in my life. I get excited about the things that inspire me. I also believe in laughing and having a good time."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"I found that with depression, one of the most important things you could realise is that you're not alone."
- Dwayne Johnson
Adversity
"I've learned never to say never."
- Dwayne Johnson
Determination
"If you tell me there's something I can't do, I'll want to do it even more. Especially when it comes to entertaining."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"I've never gone wrong trusting my gut."
- Dwayne Johnson
Belief in Self
"When I say I'm going to take care of a woman, I don't just mean physically or sexually or romantically. I'm going to take care of her emotionally and spiritually. I'm going to take care of her in all ways. I take a lot of pride in that today."
- Dwayne Johnson
Responsibility
"I want to be a man who is truthful and who won't let pride get in the way of my ripping myself open to my partner and saying, 'Here I am. This is me.' I feel there's something powerful when a man reaches a point in his life when he can be completely vulnerable."
- Dwayne Johnson
Vision
"The single most powerful thing I can be is to be myself."
- Dwayne Johnson
Belief in Self
"I'm always asked, 'What's the secret to success?' But there are no secrets. Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"Success at anything will always come down to this: focus and effort. And we control both."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"The best thing about me is that I'm always going to get better."
- Dwayne Johnson
Personal Growth
"Be the hardest worker in the room."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"Wake up determined. Go to bed satisfied."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"It's not about the money. It's about the people you help and the impact you make."
- Dwayne Johnson
Contribution
"Grind, don't stop."
- Dwayne Johnson
Persistence
"You don't have to be the smartest, but you have to be the hardest worker."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"The road to success and greatness is always paved with consistent hard work."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"Success is no accident. It's hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"Don't focus on the pain, focus on the progress."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"What's the key to success? The key is, there is no key. Be humble, hungry, and the hardest worker in any room."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"With drive and a bit of talent you can move mountains."
- Dwayne Johnson
Drive
"Don’t be afraid to be ambitious about your goals. Hard work never stops. Neither should your dreams."
- Dwayne Johnson
Ambition
"If something stands between you and your success, MOVE IT! Never be denied."
- Dwayne Johnson
Overcoming Obstacles
"Not only do I think being nice and kind is easy, but being kind, in my opinion is important."
- Dwayne Johnson
Compassion
"Failure's not an option. It's just a step."
- Dwayne Johnson
Failure
"You don’t need directions, just point yourself to the top and go!"
- Dwayne Johnson
Drive
"When life puts you in tough situations, don’t say ‘Why me?’ just say ‘Try me’."
- Dwayne Johnson
Facing Fears
"Success isn’t overnight. It’s when every day you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"There is no substitute for hard work. Always be humble and hungry."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"Blood, sweat and respect. First two you give, last one you earn."
- Dwayne Johnson
Respect
"When you walk up to opportunities door, don’t knock it. Kick that b!tch in, smile and introduce yourself."
- Dwayne Johnson
Taking Risks
"In 1995 I had $7 bucks in my pocket and I knew two things: I’m broke as hell and one day I won’t be."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hope
"I'll never, ever be full. I'll always be hungry. Obviously, I'm not talking about food. Growing up, I had nothing for such a long time. Someone told me a long time ago, and I've never forgotten it, 'Once you've ever been hungry, really, really hungry, then you'll never, ever be full.'"
- Dwayne Johnson
Drive
"Think back five years ago. Think of where you’re at today. Think ahead five years and what you want to accomplish. Be unstoppable."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"There's no substitute for hard work and getting out there and busting your butt at whatever it is. Nothing comes easy. You can overcome so much just through hard, focused work."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"I grew up where, when a door closed, a window didn't open. The only thing I had was cracks. I'd do everything to get through those cracks - scratch, claw, bite, push, bleed. Now the opportunity is here. The door is wide open, and it's as big as a garage."
- Dwayne Johnson
Perseverance
"All successes begin with Self-Discipline. It starts with you."
- Dwayne Johnson
Self-improvement
"Grind Hard, Shine Hard."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"One of the most important things you can accomplish is just being yourself."
- Dwayne Johnson
Self-awareness
"The first step to achieving your goal, is to take a moment to respect your goal. Know what it means to you to achieve it."
- Dwayne Johnson
Goals
"The wall! Your success is on the other side. Can't jump over it or go around it. You know what to do."
- Dwayne Johnson
Perseverance
"We do today what they won't, so tomorrow we accomplish what they can't."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"When life puts you in touchy situations, don't say "Why Me?" Just say "Try Me.""
- Dwayne Johnson
Facing Fears
"When you walk up to opportunities door, don't knock it… Kick that b*tch in, smile and introduce yourself."
- Dwayne Johnson
Taking Risks
"With drive and a bit of talent, you can move mountains."
- Dwayne Johnson
Drive
"Be the person that when your feet touch the floor in the morning the devil says, "Awe sh*t, they're up"."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"If something stands between you and your success – move it. Never be denied."
- Dwayne Johnson
Perseverance
"In 1995 I had $7 bucks in my pocket and knew two things: I'm broke as hell and one day I won't be."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"Success isn't always about 'Greatness', it's about consistency. Consistent, hard work gains success. Greatness will come."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"Think back 5 years ago. Think of where you're at today. Think ahead 5 years and what you want to accomplish. Be Unstoppable."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody – like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger – and I thought, 'That can be me.' So I started working out. The funny thing is I didn't realize back then that I was having a defining moment."
- Dwayne Johnson
Personal Growth
"Football changed my life and it gave me a platform to get out my aggression and it gave me a sense of value."
- Dwayne Johnson
Personal Growth
"I like the idea of working in different genres and transcending genres and hopefully finding success, and ultimately make movies people like."
- Dwayne Johnson
Ambition
"Our ancestors are always watching, so as long I have a heartbeat and two capable hands – we handle business and finish the job."
- Dwayne Johnson
Responsibility
"With drive and a bit of talent, you can move mountains. I know. I've done it."
- Dwayne Johnson
Drive
"I have depression. I’ve had it for years."
- Dwayne Johnson
Awareness
"All success begins with self-discipline. It starts with you."
- Dwayne Johnson
Self-improvement
"Check your ego at the door. The ego can be the great success inhibitor. It can kill opportunities, and it can kill success."
- Dwayne Johnson
Self-awareness
"Success is not overnight. It's when every day you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up."
- Dwayne Johnson
Persistence
"To some, it’s Hump Day. To us, it’s Wednesday’s getting its ass kicked and Thursday just asking Friday to switch places."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"Success isn’t overnight. It’s when everyday you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up."
- Dwayne Johnson
Persistence
"Greatness only comes before haters in the dictionary."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"Grind hard, shine hard."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"Success isn't always about greatness. It's about consistency."
- Dwayne Johnson
Persistence
"The wall! Your success is on the other side. Cant jump over it or go around it. You know what to do."
- Dwayne Johnson
Determination
""Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.""
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"I’ve learned over the years that when it comes to success, consistency is key. Consistent hard work that we may not like doing today, but for a payoff we’ll love tomorrow. Earn it. Enjoy it."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"Success at anything will always come down to this: Focus and effort, and we control both."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"The best thing about me is that I’m always going to get better."
- Dwayne Johnson
Personal Growth
"It’s not about the money. It’s about the people you help and the impact you make."
- Dwayne Johnson
Contribution
"Grind, don’t stop."
- Dwayne Johnson
Perseverance
"You don’t have to be the smartest, but you have to be the hardest worker."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"Success is no accident. It’s hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice, and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"Don’t focus on the pain, focus on the progress."
- Dwayne Johnson
Growth
"Don’t just talk about your goals. Show them through your actions."
- Dwayne Johnson
Goals
"We do today what they won’t, so tomorrow we accomplish what they can’t."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"When life puts you in touchy situations, don’t say “Why Me?” Just say “Try Me.”"
- Dwayne Johnson
Facing Fears
"When you walk up to opportunities door, don’t knock it… Kick that b*tch in, smile and introduce yourself."
- Dwayne Johnson
Boldness
"In 1995 I had $7 bucks in my pocket and knew two things: I’m broke as hell and one day I won’t be."
- Dwayne Johnson
Resilience
"Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent, hard work gains success. Greatness will come."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"Think back 5 years ago. Think of where you’re at today. Think ahead 5 years and what you want to accomplish. Be Unstoppable."
- Dwayne Johnson
Aspirations
"I grew up in a musical family; the majority of my growing up was done in Hawaii. It’s what we do. You sing, you dance, you play ukulele and you drink."
- Dwayne Johnson
Connection to Earth
"The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody – like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger – and I thought, ‘That can be me.’ So I started working out. The funny thing is I didn’t realize back then that I was having a defining moment."
- Dwayne Johnson
Personal Growth
"Wrestling was like stand-up comedy for me."
- Dwayne Johnson
Creativity
"I want someone who can trust that my big hands are going to take care of them."
- Dwayne Johnson
Relationships
"I’m very low-key. I don’t really blend in, so it’s difficult to go out in public. I like to do things that are kind of quiet, whether it’s a dinner at my house or a restaurant, or a movie night at home."
- Dwayne Johnson
Balance
"My philosophy is, it’s always very rewarding when you can make an audience laugh. I don’t mind making fun of myself. I like self-deprecating comedy. But I’d like you to laugh with me occasionally, too."
- Dwayne Johnson
Joy
"I like the idea of making a big, fun, adventure type of movie."
- Dwayne Johnson
Creativity
"When I was a kid at four years old, that’s when I started amateur wrestling with my dad and family. And when that’s instilled in you, it never goes away."
- Dwayne Johnson
Determination
"You don’t sign up for a divorce when you get married. It’s very painful. But it’s taught me a great deal about myself."
- Dwayne Johnson
Personal Growth
"WWE is a space where I thrived, and I loved, and I still do. I love connecting with an audience; that is the greatest thing about going back to WWE."
- Dwayne Johnson
Connection to Earth
"I’ve always loved the showmanship of professional wrestling. While I love making movies, I love that platform, too."
- Dwayne Johnson
Creativity
"My goal was never to be the loudest or the craziest. It was to be the most entertaining."
- Dwayne Johnson
Ambition
"The road to success and greatness is always paved with consistent hard work. Outwork your competitors, be authentic, and above all else, chase your greatness."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"Let your actions do your talking for you."
- Dwayne Johnson
Integrity
"Just bring it!"
- Dwayne Johnson
Boldness
"Two things happen when an athlete gets injured. Some guys say, ‘F*ck it, I’m going to wait it out 3-4 months.’ But with me and lots of other athletes, you find your eighth or ninth gear – a gear you’ve never gone to before – and say, ‘I’m going to come back.’"
- Dwayne Johnson
Resilience
"Training for me is a metaphor for life, period. The dedication, the determination, the desire, the work ethic, the great successes and the great failures – I take that into life."
- Dwayne Johnson
Personal Growth
"I’ll never, ever be full. I’ll always be hungry. Obviously, I’m not talking about food. Growing up I had nothing for such a long time. Someone told me a long time ago and I’ve never forgotten it, ‘Once you’ve ever been hungry, really, really hungry, then you’ll never, ever be full.’ So I’ll always be hungry in some way, driven and motivated to get what I want."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"I grew up where, when a door closed, a window didn’t open. The only thing I had was cracks. I’d do everything to get through those cracks – scratch, claw, bite, push, bleed. Now the opportunity is here. The door is wide open, and it’s as big as a garage."
- Dwayne Johnson
Resilience
"Blood, sweat, and respect. First two you give. Last one you earn."
- Dwayne Johnson
Respect
"It’s you vs. you."
- Dwayne Johnson
Personal Growth
"It’s not about the car your drive. It’s about the size of your arm hanging out of the window."
- Dwayne Johnson
Contentment
"Keep calm and shut your mouth."
- Dwayne Johnson
Inner Peace
"It’s simple. Do it."
- Dwayne Johnson
Determination
"I like to use the hard times of the past to motivate me today."
- Dwayne Johnson
Resilience
"You either play the game or let the game play you."
- Dwayne Johnson
Choice
"Unapologetically push for greater and always disrupt expectations."
- Dwayne Johnson
Ambition
"It ain’t the 99% who’s not putting in the relentless hard work that I care about. It’s the 1% who is."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"I never want to just play in the game, I want to change the way the game is played."
- Dwayne Johnson
Change
"Always be you, play chess, not checkers and always play the long game."
- Dwayne Johnson
Wisdom
"By 23yrs old, I failed at achieving the biggest dream of my life. My ass was kicked and I was down – but not out. I refused to give up, got back up and pushed on."
- Dwayne Johnson
Resilience
"Do not go gentle — cause that rent is always due."
- Dwayne Johnson
Courage
"Outwork all competition, be grateful for the grind, don’t run from your demons and if it ever becomes personal, then payback’s a bitch."
- Dwayne Johnson
Determination
"Vision, guts and enthusiasm. Three qualities I feel you always gotta have to have a shot at success."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"I have a little belief that success is never unrelenting. And if success is what we chase – then neither are we."
- Dwayne Johnson
Belief
"Success will always be driven by focus & effort — and we always control both."
- Dwayne Johnson
Focus
"Two hand philosophy. If I can’t earn it, then I don’t want it. My hands might be calloused up and scarred up with a knuckle or two missing (poor punching form;) but they’re mine and serve as my daily anchors for puttin’ in the work."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"Don’t focus on the pain. Focus on the progress."
- Dwayne Johnson
Growth
"Sometimes you find success and sometimes you don’t, but my satisfaction is knowing I’ll always control my effort with my own two hands."
- Dwayne Johnson
Self-awareness
"Being a true badass has no weight or gender requirement – just 100% commitment to greatness."
- Dwayne Johnson
Courage
"Getting up at four o’clock in the morning everyday before anybody else and grounding my thought process as in the ‘no one will outwork me. no one.’ I love and respect you guys. You motherfu****s won’t out work me."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"It all starts with this, two hands. Putting in work."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"My dad always said too that regardless of what you do in life, and where you go, respect is going to be given when it is earned, and you have to go out and earn it every single day."
- Dwayne Johnson
Respect
"Regardless of the success I’ve been a lucky son of a b**** to achieve, I operate every single day as if I am starving."
- Dwayne Johnson
Motivation
"Get you’re a** kicked, get back up and you put the gloves back on and you swing away."
- Dwayne Johnson
Courage
"What’s the key to success? The key is, there is no key. Be humble, hungry, and the hardest worker in any room."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"It’s one thing to be hungry it’s another thing when you’re starving for greatness and you’re starving for success."
- Dwayne Johnson
Ambition
"Failure’s not an option. It’s just a step."
- Dwayne Johnson
Failure
"We had some rough times. We had some fighting times. And my dad always knew that there were parts of his life that were fu**** up. And in the end, away from the noise, we had some pretty raw conversations about who he was, and who he always wanted me to be. And the good stuff is what will always be in the forefront of my mind, because I recognize that in our complicated testosterone-driven relationship, some of the best parts of me that I’ve been fortunate to share with the world I get from him. The resilience, the work ethic, the ‘No one’s gonna give it to you, so you got to get your ass out there and work it, earn respect’ type of credo, I get from him. And I will always carry that with me."
- Dwayne Johnson
Resilience
"Hard work never stops. Neither should your dreams."
- Dwayne Johnson
Hard Work
"When you walk up to opportunity’s door, don’t knock. Kick that bitch in, smile, and introduce yourself."
- Dwayne Johnson
Ambition
"When life puts you in touchy situations, don’t say ‘Why me?’ Just say ‘Try me.’"
- Dwayne Johnson
Courage
"What’s a key to success? One of the things is the willingness to put in the hard work when you’re alone. Everyone works hard when eyes are on them: boss watching, teachers, trainers, co-workers, etc. Pushing yourself past your limits and working extremely hard when no one is watching is what makes all the difference in the world and sets you up for success. Best thing about being alone is that no one can judge you—but you."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success
"Vision, guts and, enthusiasm are three qualities I feel you always got to have to have a shot at success."
- Dwayne Johnson
Vision
"My work, my goal, my life, it’s like a treadmill. And there’s no stop-button on my treadmill. Once I get on, I just keep going."
- Dwayne Johnson
Determination
"Training for me is a metaphor for life, period. The dedication, the determination, the desire, the work ethic, the great successes, and the great failures—I take that into life."
- Dwayne Johnson
Personal Growth
"Success isn’t always about ‘greatness’; it’s about consistency. Consistent, hard work gains success. Greatness will come."
- Dwayne Johnson
Success