Charles M. Schwab Quotes

You just have to set a goal and go for it.

More men fail through lack of purpose than lack of talent.

Everything boils down to motivation.

Without ambition, drive and the willingness to make sacrifices, I don't think you get anywhere.

I'm a great believer in setting myself goals, and I like to think that, once I've a goal to aim for, I'll do whatever it takes to achieve it.

Having drive is a big part of success, along with integrity. You need to have a clear vision of what you want and take the steps to achieve it, even if that sometimes means playing gigs in tiny clubs.

If four things are followed - having a great aim, acquiring knowledge, hard work, and perseverance - then anything can be achieved.

I think my motto is to always remain focused on what it is that you're trying to accomplish.

Definiteness of purpose is the starting point of all achievement.

I was always fiercely determined and driven to succeed.

My mind's never gone very far away from what I wanted to accomplish.

Goals provide the energy source that powers our lives. One of the best ways we can get the most from the energy we have is to focus it. That is what goals can do for us; concentrate our energy.

You can have all the talent in the world, but without determination, you won't get very far.

Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals and charge after them in an unstoppable manner.

To succeed, you need to find something to hold on to, something to motivate you, something to inspire you.

Never quit. It is the easiest cop-out in the world. Set a goal and don't quit until you attain it. When you do attain it, set another goal, and don't quit until you reach it. Never quit.

People with goals succeed because they know where they're going.

Anything you really want, you can attain, if you really go after it.

We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.

Aim higher. Stay focused.

I'll do whatever it takes to win.

Commit yourself to a mighty purpose.

The key to all things is determination.

The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.

It's important to work really hard to get what you want.