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As a freelancer, you know the challenges of working independently. Whether you’re just starting or aiming to grow your business, staying inspired is important for reaching your goals. One of the best ways to stay motivated is by finding wisdom from successful motivational figures like Zig Ziglar. Zig Ziglar is known for his success, determination, and positive mindset. His words have motivated millions of people across various industries, and freelancers can benefit from his powerful insights. Here are 33 Zig Ziglar quotes that every freelancer should remember to stay focused, driven, and successful.

Zig Ziglar quotes On Success

  1. “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. If we do our best, we are a success.”
  1. “You can have everything in life that you want if you just give enough other people what they want.”
  1. “Ability can take you to the top, but it takes character to keep you there.”
  1. “Attitude, not Aptitude, determines Altitude.”
  1. “Some of us learn from other people’s mistakes and the rest of us have to be other people.”

On Taking Action

  1. “The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you think you can only do a little.”
  1. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”
  1. “Do it, and then you will feel motivated to do it.”
  1. “Outstanding people have one thing in common: an absolute sense of mission.”
  1. “You hit what you aim at, and if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time.”

On Failure and Not Giving Up

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  1. “It’s not how far you fall, but how high you bounce that counts.”
  1. “Make failure your teacher, not your undertaker.”
  1. “When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there.”
  1. “Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalise on what comes.”
  1. “If you learn from defeat, you haven’t really lost.”

On Mindset

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  1. “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.”
  1. “You cannot consistently perform in a manner which is inconsistent with the way you see yourself.”
  1. “Put all excuses aside and remember this: YOU are capable.”
  1. “You can succeed at almost anything for which you have unbridled enthusiasm.”
  1. “Rich people have small TVs and big libraries, and poor people have small libraries and big TVs.”
  1. “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four-hour days.”
  1. “People do not wander around and then find themselves at the top of Mount Everest.”
  1. “Most people who fail in their dream fail not from lack of ability but from lack of commitment.”
  1. “If you don’t plan your time, someone else will help you waste it.”

On Dealing with Negativity from Others

  1. “Don’t be distracted by criticism. Remember ~ the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.”
  1. “Life is too short to spend your precious time trying to convince a person who wants to live in gloom and doom otherwise. Give lifting that person your best shot, but don’t hang around long enough for his/her bad attitude to pull you down. Instead, surround yourself with optimistic people.”

On Having “Permission”

  1. “If God would have wanted us to live in a permissive society He would have given us Ten Suggestions and not Ten Commandments.”

On Staying Motivated

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  1. “Motivation gets you going, but discipline keeps you growing.”
  1. “When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you.”
  1. “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.”
  1. “There are no traffic jams on the extra mile.”
  1. “The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want right now.”
  1. “You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.”

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Final Thoughts

Whether you’re facing a tough client, dealing with a slow period, or simply looking for a boost in motivation, remember that the wisdom of Zig Ziglar can be your compass. Embrace these Zig Ziglar quotes, apply them to your freelance work, and watch as they transform your mindset and your business.