Wisdom Wednesday: Determination and Drive

Happy Wednesday! With Wednesday comes the inevitable "hump day" blues, sense of disillusionment, exhaustion, and longing for the weekend. Like a good shot of espresso, an inspiring quote can often inspire and perk me up, ready to take on what the rest of the day and week holds. Each Wednesday here on notsosimplestyle features a few bits of wisdom on varying topics, in the hopes you may find humor, inspiration, solace and affirmation.

This Wednesday is all about determination and drive. As I continue on my job search, I have continually reminded myself to have patience but also to not give up. A sense of determination in the face of challenges can be applied in many situations but has been particularly apropos for me lately. Below are some quotes that have inspired and consoled me.

The difference between the impossible and the possible lies in a man's determination.

                        ~ Tommy Lasorda

Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.

                       ~ Matt Biondi

Nothing befalls a man except what is in his nature to endure.

                       ~ Marcus Aurelius

Our strength is often composed of the weakness that we're damned if we are going to show.

                       ~ Mignon McLaughlin

Those who live are those who fight.

                       ~ Victor Hugo

Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else.

                       ~ Tennessee Williams

If you really want something, and really work hard, and take advantage of opportunities, and never give up, you will find a way.

                      ~ Jane Goodall

The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.

                      ~ Walter Bagehot

Nothing splendid has ever been achieved except by those who dare believe that something inside them was superior to circumstances.

                      ~ Bruce Barton

There's a wonderful story. There was little sparrow, lying out on the ground with his feet up in the air. Somebody asked him what he was doing, and he said, "The sky is going to fall." And this person said "What do you think you can do about it?" And the little sparrow said, "One must do what one can."

                       ~ Elizabeth Layton

Hope your Wednesday is going well. See you later this week!