Everyone needs a motto. On dark days, a motto can help you see the light. On good days, it can remind you to be thankful.
Whether it’s your Grandma’s best advice, an inspirational Steve Jobs musing, or a classic Marilyn Monroe quote, words can give you a boost of motivation to remind you of what’s most important.
Here are few of our favorite Backstory quotes from about.me users and why they’re so powerful.
1. Because one day, you want to be just like Beyoncé.
Piper Browne
2. Because victory isn’t as sweet if you didn’t suffer.
Griffin Sinn
3. Because you need a reminder that you can do anything.
Katerina Britzolaki
4. Because your passion has no boundaries.
Sam Getliffe
5. Because there’s no secret to success.
Nick Chmura
6. Because luck doesn’t just happen.
Xavier Conrad
7. Because you need to know that you’re better than a copy.
Meghan Lydon
8. Because only you can push yourself.
Lars Schmiedgen
9. Because sometimes, a simple reminder is all you need to keep going.
Kim Campbell
10. Because you won’t go anywhere if you don’t dream.
Peter Anchel
What’s your motto? Share it with us on Twitter!
In the famous words Aubrey Drake Graham, “You only live once, that’s the motto, YOLO.”
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Zoë Björnson is a College Outreach Coordinator with about.me. She is a graduate of Tulane University. You can find her on Twitter @kzoeb.