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70 Progress Mindset Quotes To Encourage Laborious Work and Perseverance

March 22, 2023
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Looking for ways to encourage hard work and personal growth in the classroom? Try sharing some quotes about growth mindset with your students. As the name suggests, growth mindset encourages looking inward and recognizes that challenges and obstacles help you grow. When you fall, you get back up and try again. Especially in an age when students constantly see “perfection” on social media, it’s important to remind them that failures are normal and that they present an opportunity for improvement. While fostering a growth mindset isn’t the only way to help students succeed, sharing these quotes to motivate your students may be a good place to start! 

Our Favorite Growth Mindset Quotes

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford 

“With the right mindset, we can’t lose—we either practice what we’ve learned or we learn what we need to practice.” – Noura

With the right mindset, we can’t lose—we either practice what we’ve learned or we learn what we need to practice.

“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Winston Churchill

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

“Look for the good in every situation, seek the valuable lesson in every setback, look for the solution to every problem. Think and talk continually about your goals.” – Brian Tracy

Look for the good in every situation, seek the valuable lesson in every setback, look for the solution to every problem. Think and talk continually about your goals.

“You can achieve anything you want in life if you have the courage to dream it, the intelligence to make a realistic plan, and the will to see that plan through to the end. – Sidney A. Friedman

You can achieve anything you want in life if you have the courage to dream it, the intelligence to make a realistic plan, and the will to see that plan through to the end.

“Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of being.” – John Wooden

Success comes from knowing that you did your best to become the best that you are capable of being.

“Developing a growth mindset is really a journey. It’s a lifelong journey of monitoring your trigger points and trying to approach things in a more growth mindset way of taking on challenges, sticking to them, and learning from them.” –  Carol Dweck

Developing a growth mindset is really a journey. It’s a lifelong journey of monitoring your trigger points and trying to approach things in a more growth mindset way of taking on challenges, sticking to them, and learning from them.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible.’” – Audrey Hepburn

Nothing is impossible, the word itself says ‘I’m possible.

“Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better.” – Jim Rohn

Don’t wish it were easier, wish you were better.

“Live as is if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.” – Mahatma Gandhi

Live as is if you were to die tomorrow; learn as if you were to live forever.

“Test scores and measures of achievement tell you where a student is, but they don’t tell you where a student could end up.” – Carol Dweck

Test scores and measures of achievement tell you where a student is, but they don’t tell you where a student could end up.

“The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.” – Steve Jobs

The people who are crazy enough to think they can change the world are the ones who do.

“Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.” – Confucius

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“No matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment.” – Carol Dweck

No matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment.

“Improve by 1% a day, and in just 70 days, you’re twice as good.” – Alan Weiss

“Improve by 1% a day, and in just 70 days, you’re twice as good.” - Alan Weiss

“If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.” – Michelangelo

If people knew how hard I had to work to gain my mastery, it would not seem so wonderful at all.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.” – Oprah Winfrey

The big secret in life is that there is no big secret. Whatever your goal, you can get there if you’re willing to work.

“Success isn’t always about ‘greatness.’ It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.” – Dwayne Johnson

Success isn’t always about ‘greatness.’ It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work leads to success. Greatness will come.

“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt

Believe you can and you’re halfway there.

“Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.” – Napoleon Hill 

Patience, persistence, and perspiration make an unbeatable combination for success.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” – Charles Swindoll

“Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it.” - Charles Swindoll

“The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make a mistake.” – Elbert Hubbard

The greatest mistake you can make in life is to be continually fearing you will make a mistake.

“Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.” – Winston Churchill

Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the ones you did.” – Mark Twain

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you did not do than by the ones you did.

“The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.” – Wallace Wattles

The very best thing you can do for the whole world is to make the most of yourself.

“Don’t worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.” – Sherman Finesilver

Don’t worry about failure. Worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even try.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.” – Richard Branson

Do not be embarrassed by your failures, learn from them and start again.

“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” – Molière

The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.

“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” – Thomas Edison

Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“Mistakes aren’t mistakes, they are lessons!” – Israelmore Ayivor

Mistakes aren’t mistakes, they are lessons!

“If you are going through a time of discouragement, there is a time for great personal growth ahead.” – Oswald Chambers

“If you are going through a time of discouragement, there is a time for great personal growth ahead.” - Oswald Chambers

“The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” – Dolly Parton

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.

“Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock. – Unknown

Don’t be discouraged. It’s often the last key in the bunch that opens the lock.

“Remember, you were created to be a champion and ready for any battle.” – Pernell Stoney

Remember, you were created to be a champion and ready for any battle.

“Work hard now. Don’t wait. If you work hard enough, you’ll be given what you deserve.” – Shaquille O’Neal

Work hard now. Don’t wait. If you work hard enough, you’ll be given what you deserve.

“Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.” – Benjamin Spock

Trust yourself. You know more than you think you do.Growth Mindset Quotes

“Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.” – Joshua J. Marine

Challenges are what make life interesting. Overcoming them is what makes life meaningful.

“If at first you don’t succeed, try, try, try again.” – Thomas H. Palmer

If at first you don't succeed, try, try, try again.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” – J.M. Barrie

The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“You can have it all. Just not all at once.” – Oprah Winfrey

You can have it all. Just not all at once.

“Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there some day.” – A.A. Milne

Rivers know this: There is no hurry. We shall get there some day.

“Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.” – Roger Crawford

Being challenged in life is inevitable, being defeated is optional.

“A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.” – Vernon Howard

A truly strong person does not need the approval of others any more than a lion needs the approval of sheep.

“If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” – Frank A. Clark

If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“If you don’t give anything, don’t expect anything. Success is not coming to you. You must come get it.” – Marva Collins

If you don’t give anything, don’t expect anything. Success is not coming to you. You must come get it.

“Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are.” – Beyoncé

Your self-worth is determined by you. You don’t have to depend on someone telling you who you are

“Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.” – Warren Buffett

Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“Don’t give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half.” – Paul “Bear” Bryant

Don’t give up at halftime. Concentrate on winning the second half.

“The more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.” – Gisele Bundchen

The more you trust your intuition, the more empowered you become, the stronger you become, and the happier you become.

“Believe it is possible to solve your problem. Tremendous things happen to the believer. So believe the answer will come. It will.” – Norman Vincent Peale

Believe it is possible to solve your problem. Tremendous things happen to the believer. So believe the answer will come. It will.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.” – Truman Capote

Failure is the condiment that gives success its flavor.

“Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.” – Richard Bach

Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.

“Sometimes some people and some situations deserve a second chance.” – Germany Kent

Sometimes some people and some situations deserve a second chance.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.” – Arnold Palmer

The most rewarding things you do in life are often the ones that look like they cannot be done.

“Sometimes, instead of climbing over the barricades, you’ve got to walk around them.” – Bono

Sometimes, instead of climbing over the barricades, you’ve got to walk around them.

“Your thoughts don’t make you who you are, your actions do. Be better than your thoughts.” – Bucky Buckbinder

Your thoughts don't make you who you are, your actions do. Be better than your thoughts- Growth Mindset Quotes

“I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” – Michael Jordan

I can accept failure, everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” – Thomas A. Edison

“I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work.” - Thomas A. Edison

“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” – Maria Robinson

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“If at first, you don’t succeed, you’re normal.” – Kid President

If at first, you don’t succeed, you’re normal.

“Everything is figureoutable.” – Marie Forleo

Everything is figureoutable.

“After every game or practice, if you walk off the field knowing that you gave everything you had, you will always be a winner.” – Mia Hamm

After every game or practice, if you walk off the field knowing that you gave everything you had, you will always be a winner.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“DNA has nothing to do with success. Turn your genes into overalls and get to work.” – Darren Hardy

DNA has nothing to do with success. Turn your genes into overalls and get to work.

“Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.” – Robert Collier

Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out.

“Life is about being and becoming, not having and getting.” – Stephanie Seabrook Hedgepath

Life is about being and becoming, not having and getting.

“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.

“Don’t tell me how talented you are. Tell me how hard you work.” – Arthur Rubenstein

Don’t tell me how talented you are. Tell me how hard you work.

“You may have to fight a battle more than once in order to win it.” – Margaret Thatcher

You may have to fight a battle more than once in order to win it.- Growth Mindset Quotes

“When we give ourselves permission to fail, we, at the same time, give ourselves permission to excel.” – Eloise Ristad

When we give ourselves permission to fail, we, at the same time, give ourselves permission to excel.

“Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it.” – Steve Maraboli

Once your mindset changes, everything on the outside will change along with it.

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