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These popular motivational speakers can cover such topics as overcoming adversity, following your dreams, succeeding in business, believing in yourself, finding your purpose, developing courage, building strong habits, and creating a positive mindset.
These individuals are considered leading experts in the art of personal development, business, psychology, personal finance, entrepreneurship, sports, and spirituality.
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Tony Robbins
Widely considered the world’s most famous motivational speaker, Tony Robbins spent over 40 years delivering motivational speeches, hosting seminars and coaching to help entrepreneurs overcome their personal and professional challenges.
He is a life coach as well as an author and philanthropist who is known around the world for his seminars, infomercials, and books in the self-help genre.
He teaches leadership, business mastery, wealth management, and driving your life towards success.
In 1987, he authored the book Unlimited Powers and later released the book Awaken the Giant Within in 1993.
Worth Magazine included Robbins on its Power 100 list and he has worked with prominent individuals such as Bill Clinton, Hugh Jackman, Serena Williams, and Wayne Gretzky.
Some of his quotes include:
“If you do what you’ve always done, you’ll get what you’ve always gotten.”
“It is in your moments of decision that your destiny is shaped.”
“Setting goals is the first step in turning the invisible into the visible.”
Les Brown
Les Brown is highly popular motivational speaker and a renowned resource among Fortune 500 companies, small businesses, non-profits and community leaders in all sectors.
He is a truly inspirational figure, having overcome adversity in early life to achieve success in a variety of different fields, such as community leader, community activist, broadcast manager, and political commentator.
He served three terms as an Ohio State legislator where he was passionate about serving the community in which he was raised in.
As a motivational keynote speaker, Brown has spoken at conferences around the world and was awarded the Council of Peers Award of Excellence by the National Speakers Association
He studies and teaches the science of achievement, empowering his audience to dream big, overcome challenges, and make an impact in the world.
Some of his quotes include:
“Shoot for the moon, because even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”
“Most people fail in life not because they aim too high and miss, but because they aim too low and hit.”
“If you set goals and go after them with all the determination you can muster, your gifts will take you places that will amaze you.”
Eric Thomas
Eric Thomas, Ph.D. is a minister and well-known around the world as “the hip-hop preacher” who overcame significant adversity to achieve success and is a good professional motivational speaker.
His autobiography, The Secret to Success, has been nominated for multiple awards and he has authored, Greatness Is Upon You, where he shares fundamental principles that readers can use to change their lives.
Eric works in the area of athletic development, delivering motivational speeches to athletes at both the collegiate and professional levels.
With his energetic and creative style, he delivers motivational speeches about the pursuit of greatness and success, which he drew from his personal struggles with homelessness, growing up without a father, etc.
Some of his quotes include:
“When you want to succeed as bad as you want to breathe, then you’ll be successful.”
“Pain is temporary. It may last for a minute, or an hour, or a day, or even a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit however, it will last forever.”
Nick Vujicic
Nick Vujicic is a positive speaker who was born without arms or legs and has found ways to transcend his disability, sharing his experience and wisdom with others.
Not only did he manage to overcome his immense physical struggle, he is now traveling around the world to spread his message of hope, strength, and faith in Jesus.
He runs a motivational speaking company called Attitude is Attitude and has met many of the most influential people in the world, all of whom admire him and see him as an inspirational figure.
Some of his quotes include:
“I’m officially disabled, but I’m truly enabled because of my lack of limbs. My unique challenges have opened up unique opportunities to reach so many in need. ”
“Hope and purpose in this world is living as best as you can and maybe having a life that gives back. But simply giving back isn’t purpose; it’s a branch of purpose, but it is not the trunk or root of the tree.”
Daymond John
Most recognized as a Shark on the ABC’s award-winning show Shark Tank, Daymond’s story of building his million-dollar business starting with $40 in his pocket has inspired millions.
He founded FUBU Clothing, a company of which he is CEO where he grew it into an internationally recognized brand.
He authored a New York Times bestseller – The Power of Broke: How Empty Pockets, a Tight Budget, and a Hunger for Success Can Become Your Greatest Competitive Advantage, a book that helps young entrepreneurs overcome great odds.
He is the winner of many awards, such as NAACP Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Brandweek Marketer of the Year, the Congressional Achievement Award for Entrepreneurship, and has been honored with the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Instructional Literary Work.
With incredible charisma, his message of hard work and perseverance lets you in on the secret to his massive success.
Some of his quotes include:
“Don’t wait for the perfect time, you will wait forever. Always take advantage of the time that you’re given and make it perfect.”
“Learn as many mistakes and what not to do while your business or product is small. Don’t be in such a hurry to grow your brand. Make sure that you and the market can sustain any bumps that may occur down the road.”
Simon Sinek
Best-selling leadership author Simon Sinek is described as a “visionary thinker with a rare intellect.” Working to build a world where people feel safe, inspired, and fulfilled at work, he teaches leaders and organizations how to inspire and motivate people to work better.
He has authored many bestselling books: Start With Why is popular all over the world, and Leaders Eat Last is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller. Together is Better is a Wall Street Journal and New York Times bestseller, as well. His latest book The Infinite Game was published in 2019
Simon is a true optimist where he believes in the power of positive thinking and belief in the possibilities of the future.
Some of his quotes include:
“I find, when you’re an optimist, life has a funny way of looking after you.”
Vision is the ability to talk about the future with such clarity it is as if we are talking about the past.”
“Working hard for something we don’t care about is called stress; working hard for something we love is called passion.”
T. Harv Eker
T. Harv Eker is a renowned motivational speaker who drew lessons from his poor childhood, his business success, and his failed wealth management strategies to teach people how to work towards true financial freedom.
He is president of Peak Potentials Training, a training company focused on personal success and is known for elucidating techniques in accelerated learning.
He is a bestselling author of Secrets of the Millionaire Mind: Mastering the Inner Game of Wealth. This book reached #1 on the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and New York Times bestseller lists.
His straightforward and high energy speeches motivate people to take actions in their own lives and improve their financial situations.
Some of his quotes include:
“If you keep doing what you’ve always done, you are going to keep getting what you’ve always got. You gotta switch it up!”
“If you want to make a permanent change, stop focusing on the size of your problems and start focusing on the size of you.”
“If you are willing to do only what’s easy, life will be hard. But if you are willing to do what’s hard, life will be easy.”
Robert Kiyosaki
Robert Kiyosaki is a leading motivational speaker who educates people about personal finance and is an expert on empowerment, change management, and success.
His best-selling book “Rich Dad Poor Dad” tells you the financial lessons that rich people teach their children, those that poor and middle-class people do not. This book was named by USA Today as the No. 1 Money Book. It has appeared on the USA Today, The Wall Street Journal, Business Week, and The New York Times bestseller lists.
He is an entrepreneur, investor, and educator who is recognized for having entirely new ideas about investment and money. His teaching inspires people to have financial strategies to make their money work for them.
Some of his quotes include:
“If you want to go somewhere, it is best to find someone who has already been there.”
“The size of your success is measured by the strength of your desire; the size of your dream; and how you handle disappointment along the way.”
“The most successful people in life are the ones who ask questions. They’re always learning. They’re always growing. They’re always pushing.”
Gary Vaynerchuk
Gary has been a guest motivational speaker on many stages around the world. he is an entrepreneur who built several multi-million-dollar businesses, Gary Vaynerchuk shares his business philosophy, which focuses on marketing, personal branding and utilizing one’s strengths on the journey to success.
He is a venture capitalist, television personality, author, and is the co-founder and CEO of VaynerMedia, a digital agency offering services and advice to Fortune 500 companies such as PepsiCo, GE, and Anheuser-Busch.
He is the author of New York Times bestselling books, such as The Thank You Economy, Crush It!: Why NOW is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion, and Jab, Jab, Jab, Right Hook: How to Tell Your Story in a Noisy Social World.
His life-long pursuit of different business ventures offers pearls of wisdom that can both entertain and inspire people.
Some of his quotes include:
“Without hustle, talent will only carry you so far.”
“Look yourself in the mirror and ask yourself, what do I want to do every day for the rest of my life…Do that.”
“Recognize that you have a much bigger chance and a better opportunity than your parents did to build a business around your passion and don’t take that for granted.”
Dave Ramsey
Dave Ramsey is an entrepreneur, author, and radio personality who is a nationally recognized authority on money and business.
His podcast and blog inspires millions of people to take ownership of their finances and become more proactive in how their daily lives are managed.
He has authored four books that have appeared on the New York Times bestsellers list: EntreLeadership, The Total Money Makeover, More Than Enough, and Financial Peace.
Dave Ramsey was honored with the Marconi Award Winner for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year in 2009.
He has founded a company called The Lampo Group that focuses on financial counseling where people seek his financial advice to better their lives.
Some of his quotes include:
“Those who don’t manage their money will always work for those who do.”
“Winning at money is 80 percent behavior and 20 percent head knowledge.”
“If you will make the sacrifices now that most people aren’t willing to make, later on you will be able to live as those folks will never be able to live.”
Brian Tracy
Brian Tracy is considered one of the top American motivational speakers in the world who delivers speeches on personal and professional development.
He speaks to at least 250,000 people every year on the topics of professional and personal development. His audiences have included staff and executives from companies such as Deloitte Touche, IBM, The Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), and McDonnell Douglas.
Brian has written more than twelve business books, including The Best of Your Life, Reinvention: How to Make the Rest of Your Life, Speak to Win, Eat That Frog! Maximum Achievement, and Flight Plan.
Over the past 30 years, he has studied and researched in many academic fields and delivered motivational speeches on leadership, self-esteem, goal-setting, strategies, and success to help more than 5 million people in over 5,000 talks.
Some of his quotes include:
“You have within you right now, everything you need to deal with whatever the world can throw at you.”
“People with clear, written goals, accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine.”
“Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, ‘What’s in it for me?'”
Bob Proctor
Bob Proctor is an icon in the self-help arena and is a world-renowned motivational speaker and coach who helps people realize their limitless potential and develop the skills they need to succeed.
He is an entrepreneur, a business consultant, a writer, and a teacher who focuses on guiding people in putting their ideas into action.
As the world’s leading expert in the Law of Attraction who was featured in the hit film The Secret, he believes that if you know what you want and can visualize it, you can attract that success.
Bob has written bestselling books, such as The Goal Achiever, You Were Born Rich, The Success Puzzle, Being the Very Best, and The Success Series.
Some of his quotes include:
“Stay in charge of you, don’t let the outside world control you.”
“Set a goal to achieve something that is so big. So exhilarating that it excites you and scares you at the same time.”
“People who are interested in doing something will do it when it’s convenient. People who are committed will do it no matter what.”
Dan Millman
Dan Millman is a former world champion athlete, martial arts instructor, and university college professor.
His life was a spiritual quest that led him to the philosophy known as the Peaceful Warrior’s Ways – succeeding with a peaceful heart and a warrior’s mind.
He has spent decades learning about the most important aspects of a variety of wisdom traditions and has dedicated his life towards helping others understand these ancient secrets so that they can apply them in their own life.
Dan has written thirteen books, including The Journey of Socrates, The Laws of Spirit, No Ordinary Moments, The Peaceful Warrior, and The Life You Were Born to Live.
As one of the top professional motivational speakers, Dan has presented to companies and organizations such as United Swiss Bank (UBS), American Healthcare Radiologists Association, Lane County Medical Society, South Bay Operational Development Network, SpeakerCraft International, and Apple University. His speeches, seminars and workshops have inspired people from all walks of life to find success.
Some of his quotes include:
“Everything you’ll ever need to know is within you; the secrets of the universe are imprinted on the cells of your body.”
“Willpower is the key to success. Successful people strive no matter what they feel by applying their will to overcome apathy, doubt or fear.”
The time is now, the place is here. Stay in the present. You can do nothing to change the past, and the future will never come exactly as you plan or hope for.
Brene Brown
NYTimes’ best-selling author Brene Brown is a psychologist who spent twenty years researching and teaching courage, vulnerability, shame and empathy.
She is recognized as an expert on authenticity, vulnerability, and courage. Her TED talk, The Power of Vulnerability, has been viewed 35 million times. It is among the top five most frequently viewed TED talks ever.
Brene is the author of five books that have become New York Times bestsellers. These are: Dare to Lead, Braving the Wilderness, The Gifts of Imperfection, Rising Strong, and Daring Greatly. Her books and talks centers around the idea that there is no courage without vulnerability, and she encourages people to choose courage in their everyday actions.
Some of her quotes include:
“Imperfections are not inadequacies; they are reminders that we’re all in this together.”
“You are imperfect, you are wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.”
“The dark does not destroy the light; it defines it. It’s our fear of the dark that casts our joy into the shadows.”
Amy Purdy
Amy Purdy is a double amputee and three-time World Cup Medalist who has inspired millions of people to follow their dreams no matter what is holding them back.
She is the co-founder of Adaptive Actions Sports, which was founded in 2005 to help create opportunities for individuals with physical disabilities to get involved in skateboarding and snowboarding, as well as other action sports.
Amy has won medals in three events at the USASA National Snowboarding Championship only months after having a kidney transplant.
She has published a book entitled On My Own Two Feet and is currently launching a clothing line called The Amy Purdy Collection.
Some of her quotes include:
“As humans, we need to reach out for support.”
“I feel that losing both my legs was a blessing. It was meant to happen to me: I wouldn’t have had the opportunity to touch so many lives in such a positive way.”
“If your life were a book and you were the author, how would you want your story to go? That’s the question that changed my life forever.”
Mary Lou Retton
Olympic athlete Mary Lou Retton was the youngest athlete and first gymnast ever to be inducted into the USOC Olympic Hall of Fame. She was Sports Illustrated Sportswoman of the Year in 1984. In the same year, she was named the Associated Press Amateur Athlete of the Year.
The U.S. Olympic Committee honored Mary Lou by establishing the Mary Lou Retton Award for athletic excellence in 1994.
Mary Lou won the Ellis Island Medal of Honor in 2003. She was inducted in the Humanitarian Hall of Fame in 2000. In 1992, she was an Official White House Delegate in the summer Olympics.
Some of her quotes include:
“Optimism is a happiness magnet. If you stay positive, good things and good people will be drawn to you.”
“As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we’ve been given.”
Magic Johnson
Earvin “Magic” Johnson Jr. is an athlete as well as a business and motivational speaker who has inspired millions of people around the world with his athletic performance as well as his determination to beat his HIV diagnosis.
He was one of the most important and popular NBA players. Today, he is one of the most significant business figures in the country where he has helped to bring financial stability into poverty stricken neighborhoods.
Johnson focuses on under-privileged and ethnically diverse urban communities in his business, providing services and products that serve people in those communities.
Magic Johnson is the founder and chairman of the Magic Johnson Foundation. This is one of the world’s most impactful philanthropic organizations. It focuses on AIDS education, research, and prevention.
Some of his quotes include:
“In life, winning and losing will both happen. What is never acceptable is quitting.”
“I think you just have to keep knocking down doors, you have to keep being aggressive, and even if somebody says ‘No’, then you have to knock on the next door.”
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