51 Positive Quotes for Work

Let these positive quotes for work be ones that give you an uplifting thought as you start your day. Share them with those who need some encouragement.

1. Work for something because it is good, not just because it stands a chance to succeed. Vaclav Havel
2. Everyone knows a person who is consistently empathetic, seemingly without any effort. These people know how to connect with others in a positive way, using empathy to grow trust and construct meaningful bonds. These are the people who can foster positive team environments that work toward benefiting the common goal. Tuan Luu, Coaching
3. I want to measure twice, and cut once; therefore, the vast majority of my important work is deciding what to work on.Tim Ferriss
4. Man becomes great exactly in the degree in which he works for the welfare of his fellow-men.Gandhi
5. The work you do while you procrastinate is probably the work you should be doing for the rest of your life. Jessica Hische
6. There is no greater thing you can do with your life and your work than follow your passions – in a way that serves the world and you. Richard Branson
7. . . . there is a recursive and positive relationship between wellness, happiness and productivity, and innovation and creativity in the workplace. Dr. Rachel Talton, Flourish
8. Make it a habit to notice the positive things from your workmates and soon, you will be more productive when working together. Mark Snyder, Productive Makeover Success
9. Three rules of work:
   Out of clutter find simplicity;
   From discord find harmony;
   In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.Albert Einstein



10. When you are inspired in your work, everything seems to fall into place. Wayne Dyer
11. Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus. Alexander Graham Bell
12. The best career choice is can make is one in which you hate to see Friday come because you love your work. Catherine Pulsifer
13. Amateurs wait for inspiration. The real pros get up and go to work. Harvey Mackay
14. Let your work speak for you, and then just keep working. Mel Robbins
15. Perseverance is the hard work you do after you get tired of doing the hard work you already did. Newt Gingrich
16. It is better to have one person working with you than three people working for you.Dwight D. Eisenhower
17. Doing interesting work when nobody notices takes patience and belief. Brian Knapp, Creative Pursuit
18. Guard against drudgery and discouragement in everything you do. Know that your work contributes to your well-being, as well as that of others. Jay Rifenbary, No Excuse!
19. The work praises the man. Irish Proverb
20. I don’t believe that man was born to work for a living; I believe he was born to make what he lives for HIS WORK. Les Brown
21. Take advantage of the work climate and learn new things on the job when possible. If you have spare time or periods of low activity while at work, don’t waste it. Use that time to expand your understanding of your work.C. Robledo, No One Ever Taught Me How to Learn
22. My life will be the best illustration of all my work. Hans Christian Andersen
23. Losing is a learning experience. It teaches you humility. It teaches you to work harder. It’s also a powerful motivator. Yogi Berra



24. Whatever your life’s work is, do it well. Martin Luther King Jr.
25. You can surrender your destiny to the desires of others, or you can control your own destiny by establishing your goals and working steadily to attain them. Catherine Pulsifer, Your Destiny
26. Be prepared, work hard, and hope for a little luck. Recognize that the harder you work and the better prepared you are, the more luck you might have. Ed Bradley
27. I find that a man is as old as his work. If his work keeps him from moving forward, he will look forward with the work. William Ernest Hocking
28. It takes courage to be your whole self so you can do your best work so you can be the change you want to see so you can do what your worthy cause most needs you to do. Shelly Francis, The Courage Way
29. Retirement is not just walking away from work; it is also walking toward something new. Sara Yogev, A Couple’s Guide to Happy Retirement
30. Sometimes it’s important to work for that pot of gold. But other times it’s essential to take time off and to make sure that your most important decision in the day simply consists of choosing which color to slide down on the rainbow. Douglas Pagels
31. To fail is to give up. But you are in the midst of a moving process. Nothing fails then. All goes on. Work is done. If good, you learn from it. If bad, you learn even more. Ray Bradbury
32. The important thing is that I am personally satisfied with my work. If it is a piece of junk, I will only regret it.Bruce Lee
33. Work hard, stay positive, and get up early. It’s the best part of the day. George Allen Sr
34. “To prevent criticisms from damaging your relationship with your team members, you need to phrase them so that they sound like encouragement. You should also sandwich your constructive comments in between two positive comments.” Gavin McGinnis, Coaching
35. You reach a point where you don’t work for money.Walt Disney
36. Real success is finding your lifework in the work that you love.David McCullough
37. Positive leadership has been associated with outcomes that include happy relationships, teamwork, learning, recognition, and staff retention. John Errigo, Making Teams Stick Together



38. Dreams don’t work unless you do. John C. Maxwell
39. Maturity, objective assessment on project suggestions, and positive assertiveness are the main characteristics to possess in conversing with workmates. Josh David, People Skills Guide
40. But let me be clear, success in anything it will take focus and sustained work on your part. Only you can make it happen. Christopher Babson, Bold!
41. If you do the work you get rewarded. There are no shortcuts in life. Michael Jordan
42. Nothing happens until people go to work. Work creates the world we live in. Wilferd Peterson
43. We work to become, not to acquire. Elbert Hubbard
44. What I know is, is that if you do work that you love, and the work fulfills you, the rest will come. Oprah Winfrey
45. If you don’t love something, you’re not going to go the extra mile, work the extra weekend, challenge the status quo as much.” Steve Jobs
46. You have to have a dream, a goal, and you have to be willing to work for it.” Jim Valvano, Basketball Coach
47. Laziness may appear attractive, but work gives satisfaction. Anne Frank



48. Work hard, be kind, and amazing things will happen. Conan O’Brien
49. Doing the work to improve your life is simple, you can do it, and it’s work you want to do- because it’s the most important work that there is. Mel Robbins, The 5 Second Rule
50. Positive work environments outperform negative work environments. Daniel Goleman
51. Things may come to those who wait, but only the things left by those who hustle. Abraham Lincoln

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