Rafer Johnson Quotes

When I think about parallels between myself and an Olympian, I believe that success in the world of business is underpinned by very similar principles of perseverance and hard work.

Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.

I try to do my best.

I always try and give my best effort.

If you work with determination and with perfection, success will follow.

If you put your mind to something, if you give 100 percent, if you sacrifice, and if you dedicate yourself, anything is truly possible.

I love to strive to be good at stuff that's really hard.

There are few things that you can't do as long as you are willing to apply yourself.

I've always thought that if you work really hard at something, you can get it.

The will to win is important, but the will to prepare is vital.

I've worked hard all my life. You have to if you want to get things done.

I think the best way to find out about something is to try to do it to the max. A lot of people take up a hobby or sport and then find an excuse not to carry on with it. Once I start something, I won't stop until I'm as good at it as I'll ever be.

I learned that the only way you are going to get anywhere in life is to work hard at it. Whether you're a musician, a writer, an athlete or a businessman, there is no getting around it. If you do, you'll win - if you don't, you won't.

Most people have the will to win, few have the will to prepare to win.

Success is dependent on effort.

I know what it takes to get to the top.

You aren't going to find anybody that's going to be successful without making a sacrifice and without perseverance.

For anyone aspiring to be anything, I would like them to realise dreams require work. So work big time.

If you really want it, you need to really work for it.

The most prepared are the most dedicated.

I want my kids to have a good work ethic. I believe you can achieve anything if you work hard enough to get it.

When it comes to success, there are no shortcuts.

My father really told me, seriously, if you want something, you can have it, but you may have to work harder than anyone else around you.

You know, many of you kids can't relate to what it takes to get to the top rung, the top of the heap, to have success. We're looking for things that come in a minute. It just doesn't happen.

If you start something, you shouldn't quit; that is what we were taught. If you're going to play, you might as well play to be your best.