Hilary Hinton, also known as Zig Ziglar, was a great motivational speaker, an American author, and a salesman. In 1970, Zig Ziglar decided to become a full-time motivational speaker. He helped other people to succeed in their personal and professional lives. May these Zig Ziglar quotes about life provide valuable insight to accomplish whatever plans and goals you have moving forward.
1. “Don’t let mistakes and disappointments of the past control and direct your future.” – Zig Ziglar
2. “Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.” – Zig Ziglar
3. “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” – Zig Ziglar
4. “F-E-A-R has two meanings: Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. The choice is yours.” – Zig Ziglar
5. “It makes no difference where you go, there you are. And it makes no difference what you have, there’s always more to want. Until you are happy with who you are, you will never be happy because of what you have.” – Zig Ziglar
6. “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” – Zig Ziglar
7. “It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.” – Zig Ziglar
8. “People do not wander around and then find themselves at the top of Mount Everest.” – Zig Ziglar
9. “Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” – Zig Ziglar
10. “Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.” – Zig Ziglar
11. “It's not what you've got, it's what you use that makes a difference.” – Zig Ziglar
12. “When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there.” – Zig Ziglar
13. “Go as far as you can see and you will see further.” – Zig Ziglar
14. “You don't drown by falling in water; you only drown if you stay there.” – Zig Ziglar
15. “The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want right now.” – Zig Ziglar
16. “Motivation is the fuel, necessary to keep the human engine running.” – Zig Ziglar
17. “Life is a classroom. Only those who are willing to be lifelong learners will move to the head of the class.” – Zig Ziglar
18. “You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” – Zig Ziglar
19. “You cannot consistently perform in a manner which is inconsistent with the way you see yourself.” – Zig Ziglar
20. “You hit what you aim at, and if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time.” – Zig Ziglar
21. “A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.” – Zig Ziglar
22. “Don’t become a wandering generality. Be a meaningful specific.” – Zig Ziglar
23. “Don't count the things you do, do the things that count.” – Zig Ziglar
24. “You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.” – Zig Ziglar
25. “Do more than you are being paid to do, and you'll eventually be paid more for what you do.” – Zig Ziglar
26. “Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. What you sow you reap. What you give you get. What you see in others exists in you.” – Zig Ziglar
27. “You are what you are and you are where you are because of what has gone into your mind. You change what you are and you change where you are by changing what goes into your mind.” – Zig Ziglar
28. “When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you.” – Zig Ziglar
29. “Moving from survival to stability, from stability to success, from success to significance.” – Zig Ziglar
30. “If people like you, they'll listen to you, but if they trust you, they'll do business with you.” – Zig Ziglar
More Zig Ziglar Motivational Quotes
31. “Outstanding people have one thing in common: an absolute sense of mission.” – Zig Ziglar
32. “When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you're making a commitment and difference in that person's life. Encouragement really does make a difference.” – Zig Ziglar
33. “Be grateful for what you have, and stop complaining. It bores everybody else, do you no good, and doesn't solve any problems.” – Zig Ziglar
34. “Success is dependent upon the glands – sweat glands.” – Zig Ziglar
35. “It's not the situation, but whether we react negative or respond positive to the situation that is important.” – Zig Ziglar
36. “Good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient and the best things come to those who don’t give up.” – Zig Ziglar
37. “Remember that failure is an event, not a person.” – Zig Ziglar
38. “Money isn't the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the 'gotta have it' scale.” – Zig Ziglar
39. “We cannot start over, but we can begin now and make a new ending.” – Zig Ziglar
40. “Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment.” – Zig Ziglar
41. “Don’t let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of going after yours.” – Zig Ziglar
42. “Try to look at your weakness and convert it into your strength.” – Zig Ziglar
43. “You already have every characteristic necessary for success if you recognize, claim, develop and use them.” – Zig Ziglar
44. “The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you think you can only do a little.” – Zig Ziglar
45. “Time can be an ally or an enemy. What it becomes depends entirely upon you, your goals, and your determination to use every available minute.” – Zig Ziglar
46. “If you learn from defeat, you haven't really lost.” – Zig Ziglar
47. “Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.” – Zig Ziglar
48. “The first step in solving a problem is to recognize that it does exist.” – Zig Ziglar
49. “You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.” – Zig Ziglar
50. “New information makes new and fresh ideas possible.” – Zig Ziglar
Share these Zig Ziglar Quotes on Learning, Leadership, and Success with your friends, family, and loved ones to inspire them as well.
1. “Don’t let mistakes and disappointments of the past control and direct your future.” – Zig Ziglar
2. “Don't be distracted by criticism. Remember, the only taste of success some people have is when they take a bite out of you.” – Zig Ziglar
3. “Lack of direction, not lack of time, is the problem. We all have twenty-four hour days.” – Zig Ziglar
4. “F-E-A-R has two meanings: Forget Everything And Run or Face Everything And Rise. The choice is yours.” – Zig Ziglar
5. “It makes no difference where you go, there you are. And it makes no difference what you have, there’s always more to want. Until you are happy with who you are, you will never be happy because of what you have.” – Zig Ziglar
6. “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude.” – Zig Ziglar
7. “It was character that got us out of bed, commitment that moved us into action, and discipline that enabled us to follow through.” – Zig Ziglar
8. “People do not wander around and then find themselves at the top of Mount Everest.” – Zig Ziglar
9. “Positive thinking will let you do everything better than negative thinking will.” – Zig Ziglar
10. “Expect the best. Prepare for the worst. Capitalize on what comes.” – Zig Ziglar
11. “It's not what you've got, it's what you use that makes a difference.” – Zig Ziglar
12. “When obstacles arise, you change your direction to reach your goal; you do not change your decision to get there.” – Zig Ziglar
13. “Go as far as you can see and you will see further.” – Zig Ziglar
14. “You don't drown by falling in water; you only drown if you stay there.” – Zig Ziglar
15. “The chief cause of failure and unhappiness is trading what you want most for what you want right now.” – Zig Ziglar
16. “Motivation is the fuel, necessary to keep the human engine running.” – Zig Ziglar
17. “Life is a classroom. Only those who are willing to be lifelong learners will move to the head of the class.” – Zig Ziglar
18. “You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” – Zig Ziglar
19. “You cannot consistently perform in a manner which is inconsistent with the way you see yourself.” – Zig Ziglar
20. “You hit what you aim at, and if you aim at nothing you will hit it every time.” – Zig Ziglar
21. “A lot of people have gone further than they thought they could because someone else thought they could.” – Zig Ziglar
22. “Don’t become a wandering generality. Be a meaningful specific.” – Zig Ziglar
23. “Don't count the things you do, do the things that count.” – Zig Ziglar
24. “You never know when a moment and a few sincere words can have an impact on a life.” – Zig Ziglar
25. “Do more than you are being paid to do, and you'll eventually be paid more for what you do.” – Zig Ziglar
26. “Life is an echo. What you send out comes back. What you sow you reap. What you give you get. What you see in others exists in you.” – Zig Ziglar
27. “You are what you are and you are where you are because of what has gone into your mind. You change what you are and you change where you are by changing what goes into your mind.” – Zig Ziglar
28. “When you are tough on yourself, life is going to be infinitely easier on you.” – Zig Ziglar
29. “Moving from survival to stability, from stability to success, from success to significance.” – Zig Ziglar
30. “If people like you, they'll listen to you, but if they trust you, they'll do business with you.” – Zig Ziglar
More Zig Ziglar Motivational Quotes
31. “Outstanding people have one thing in common: an absolute sense of mission.” – Zig Ziglar
32. “When you encourage others, you in the process are encouraged because you're making a commitment and difference in that person's life. Encouragement really does make a difference.” – Zig Ziglar
33. “Be grateful for what you have, and stop complaining. It bores everybody else, do you no good, and doesn't solve any problems.” – Zig Ziglar
34. “Success is dependent upon the glands – sweat glands.” – Zig Ziglar
35. “It's not the situation, but whether we react negative or respond positive to the situation that is important.” – Zig Ziglar
36. “Good things come to those who believe, better things come to those who are patient and the best things come to those who don’t give up.” – Zig Ziglar
37. “Remember that failure is an event, not a person.” – Zig Ziglar
38. “Money isn't the most important thing in life, but it's reasonably close to oxygen on the 'gotta have it' scale.” – Zig Ziglar
39. “We cannot start over, but we can begin now and make a new ending.” – Zig Ziglar
40. “Repetition is the mother of learning, the father of action, which makes it the architect of accomplishment.” – Zig Ziglar
41. “Don’t let someone who gave up on their dreams talk you out of going after yours.” – Zig Ziglar
42. “Try to look at your weakness and convert it into your strength.” – Zig Ziglar
43. “You already have every characteristic necessary for success if you recognize, claim, develop and use them.” – Zig Ziglar
44. “The greatest of all mistakes is to do nothing because you think you can only do a little.” – Zig Ziglar
45. “Time can be an ally or an enemy. What it becomes depends entirely upon you, your goals, and your determination to use every available minute.” – Zig Ziglar
46. “If you learn from defeat, you haven't really lost.” – Zig Ziglar
47. “Success is the maximum utilization of the ability that you have.” – Zig Ziglar
48. “The first step in solving a problem is to recognize that it does exist.” – Zig Ziglar
49. “You cannot tailor-make the situations in life but you can tailor-make the attitudes to fit those situations.” – Zig Ziglar
50. “New information makes new and fresh ideas possible.” – Zig Ziglar
Share these Zig Ziglar Quotes on Learning, Leadership, and Success with your friends, family, and loved ones to inspire them as well.