I trained 4 years to run only 9 seconds. There are people who do not see results in two months, give up and quit.

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"Learning the mind is as important as understanding the body."

- Usain Bolt

Awareness

"Anybody who steps into the lane beside you is the biggest competition."

- Usain Bolt

Awareness

"Worrying gets you nowhere. If you turn up worrying about how you’re going to perform, you’ve already lost. Train hard, turn up, run your best and the rest will take care of itself."

- Usain Bolt

Courage

"I work hard. And I do good. And I’m going to enjoy myself. I’m not going to let you restrict me."

- Usain Bolt

Motivation

"Time, Effort, Sacrifice, and Sweat. How will you pay for your goals?"

- Usain Bolt

Motivation

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"Nothing in the world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. The slogan ‘Press On’ has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race."

- Calvin Coolidge

Persistence

"I have stood on a mountain of no’s for one yes."

- Barbara Elaine Smith

Persistence

"First, forget inspiration. Habit is more dependable. Habit will sustain you whether you’re inspired or not. Habit will help you finish and polish your stories. Inspiration won’t. Habit is persistence in practice."

- Octavia Butler

Persistence

"A dragonfly's journey is proof that persistence carves canyons from cliffs"

Persistence

"Persistence pays off, buzz on like the dragonfly"

Persistence