RAG Music - Quote Powerful words—words that make you feel like you can keep pushing. Powerful words give you a push! Words that help you try even harder than before. 10 years as a kindergarten teacher / elementary school teacher / junior and senior high school teacher / childminder kepiko Graduated from Kunitachi College of Music, Faculty of Music (now: Department of Music Culture and Education, Early Childhood Music Education major). In elementary school, my homeroom teacher was Jun Kusaba, a game researcher. After graduating from university, I worked for 10 years as a kindergarten teacher and for 7 years as an after-school childcare instructor, then took a post as a music teacher at an international school in Singapore. In addition to music education, I also engaged in activities that shared Japanese culture, traditional games, and recreational play, working with many children. Afterwards, through freelance writing, planning, and editing work at Shogakukan, I met many delightful adults and experienced the joy of communicating and conveying ideas. Leveraging the perspective cultivated in educational settings and my experience as an editor, I aim to deliver practical information—focusing on fields related to music and children—that values both input and output. Hobbies include instruments, singing, handcrafts, toys, drawing, traditional play, the outdoors, books, DIY, and crafts. Special skill: spinning-top tricks.
This time, we’re introducing words from great and famous figures that will motivate you just by listening.
They’re perfect not only for those who are already working hard toward their dreams and goals every day, but also for anyone who wants to start something but can’t take the first step, or who feels on the verge of breaking after a setback.
Words may only be a starting point, but if even one of these changes how you feel or becomes a source of courage and drive, we’ll be delighted.
Of course, you can also use them when you want to cheer someone on, so be sure to check them out!
Table of Contents Powerful words give you a push! Words that help you try even harder than before. In this world, there is a unique path that no one but you can walk. Friedrich Nietzsche Dreams don’t run away. The one who runs away is always yourself. Ayumu Takahashi The attitude of striving not to betray yourself will reveal itself in your future results. Yoshiharu Habu To succeed, never give up until you succeed. Andrew Carnegie There is no way to achieve your goal other than to give it your all. Michael Jordan Today’s achievements are the result of past efforts, and the future will be determined by the efforts from now on. Kazuo Inamori When you’re creating something of your own, there are no limits. Miles Davis Not being satisfied is the best technique for improving your skills. Wayne Gretzky As long as you keep striving without ever losing sight of a good purpose, you will surely be saved in the end. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe To become the best in the world, you need world-class effort. Keisuke Honda Without passion, no energy is born. Without energy, it’s the same as having nothing. The best way to pave the road to success is through effort and diligence, and by focusing on what is going well rather than on what isn’t. Do not be easily satisfied—whether with yourself or with anything else. Even when the wind is against you, grit your teeth and refuse to compromise. You should have more faith in your talents and what you’ve done. Ichiro Talent alone is not enough to become great. It takes hard work and dedication. If you’re not prepared to sacrifice something, you won’t gain anything. Kobe Bryant There are no solutions in life. What exists in life is only a force in motion. We have to create that force. The solutions will follow afterward. Saint-Exupéry A champion is defined not by how they act when they win, but by how they rise after they lose. Serena Williams What matters is not practice, but the passion for practice. Pelé There is no such word as ‘limit’ in my dictionary. LeBron James There is no absolute champion. A champion is always a challenger. Kosuke Kitajima Expectations aren’t something to meet, but to exceed. Shohei Ohtani Effort is always rewarded. If there is effort that isn’t rewarded, then it can’t yet be called effort. Sadaharu Oh Doing things without changing what I aim for Ryo Ishikawa Don’t rush, don’t panic, don’t give up. Precisely because of all you’ve built up Sara Takanashi If you believe in yourself, there are no limits. Cristiano Ronaldo If you make effort a habit, you’ll be able to succeed without much hardship. Ryune-ya If you can dream it, you can achieve it. Walt Disney The key to making your dreams come true is to want them like crazy. Kansai Yamamoto If you don’t give up on yourself, there’s no such thing as “losing” in life. Shigeta Saitō Precisely because we’re serious, we run into walls. Shuzo Matsuoka You’ve got the wind at your back. The shortcut to gaining confidence is to challenge what you fear—and to keep stacking memories of overcoming it. William Jennings Bryan Do not avoid the difficult path. You must move forward if you want to reach your destination. Katherine Anne Porter If you think you can, you can; if you think you can’t, you can’t. This is an unshakable, absolute law. Pablo Picasso The problem lies in the future. That’s why I don’t look back at the past. Bill Gates In this world, there is a unique path that only you can walk. Do not ask where that path will lead. Simply press on. Friedrich Nietzsche The mental strength to endure—to dig in with “One more step!” the very moment you think “I can’t go on”—cultivates an unbeatable power to overcome anything. Taihō Kōki Sweat you shed never lies Chiyonofuji Mitsugu They say you can change this. The key to changing it rests in your palm, in your hand. You have the power to change it. Taro Yamamoto That’s why I want to change—I’m changing for myself. It’s also for everyone. Taro Yamamoto If you admit defeat, you lose. Even if you acknowledge how bad the situation is, as long as you are determined to see it through to the end, a chance to win will emerge. I succeeded because I never made excuses and never allowed them. Florence Nightingale One of the most important things is to never give up easily. Even if you compare yourself to others and find yourself inferior, it is by no means something to be ashamed of. However, if you compare yourself to who you were last year and find that you are worse this year, that is truly something to be ashamed of. Konosuke Matsushita An indecisive leader can even be harmful. Yoshihide Suga No one ever regrets having done their best. George Halas To challenge yourself is to grow. LeBron James It is not noble to be superior to others. Ernest Hemingway Do not fear change. It is part of growth. Elon Musk Not being satisfied is the best technique for improving your ability. Wayne Gretzky If you stay focused, you can overcome any obstacle. Warren Buffett Obstacles before you are opportunities. By facing difficulties, you can grow. Kevin Durant There is only one way to succeed: never give up. Jeff Bezos To solve a problem, don’t run away from it. Jack Dorsey You only realize your own strength once you’ve overcome your anxieties and concerns. Serena Williams It’s never too late to start something. Bill Gates As long as you keep challenging yourself, failure does not exist. Mark Zuckerberg Nothing is impossible. Muhammad Ali Don’t rush. But don’t give up. Shigeta Saitō If you’re afraid of criticism, you can’t change anything. Sanae Takaichi Rather than expecting something from others, become the one who creates change. Sanae Takaichi If it’s just my life, I’ll bet it. Shinji Ishimaru I can say with confidence that I did everything I could. Shinji Ishimaru As long as you don’t lose to yourself, it isn’t defeat. Eleanor Roosevelt If you can take one step, you can take another. Todd Skinner Rather than waiting for a miracle, stake everything and give it your all! Misato Katsuragi 'Neon Genesis Evangelion' If you keep chasing your dreams and never give up, even the darkest path will begin to shine with light. Naoko Takahashi The goddess of fate favors those who act boldly. Niccolò Machiavelli So what if you failed? Learn from the failure and just try again. Walt Disney Life is one of two things: you either face it with courage, or you throw it away. Helen Keller If you work hard, will you be rewarded? That’s not it. You keep working hard until you’re rewarded. Lionel Messi Train for a thousand days to forge yourself; train for ten thousand days to refine yourself. Miyamoto Musashi I don’t dislike headwinds—in fact, I’m grateful for them. Without headwinds, you can’t move on to the next step in anything. Ichiro No matter what happens, let’s make sure we never say the word “painful.” Shinsaku Takasugi Even if you’re knocked down 99 times, all you need is to stand up the 100th time. Vincent van Gogh I always do what I can’t do yet, in order to learn how to do it. Vincent van Gogh Powerful words give you a push! Words that help you try even harder than now (41–50) Not being satisfied is the best technique for improving your ability. Wayne Gretzky These are the words of Wayne Gretzky, hailed as a legend in ice hockey and the all-time leading scorer in NHL history.
They reflect his refusal to be satisfied with the status quo and his commitment to holding himself to consistently high standards.
If we focus only on what we’ve already accomplished, our growth—whether in study or otherwise—tends to stall.
By keeping our eyes one step ahead and continually seeking areas to improve, we hone our abilities.
A mindset that resists complacency isn’t about driving ourselves into a corner; it’s a force that expands our potential.
It’s an inspiring quote that teaches the importance of ambition and the will to improve.
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Powerful words give you a push! Words that help you try even harder than now (51–60) If you stay focused, you can overcome any obstacle. Warren Buffett These are the words of Warren Buffett, an American investor who has built a record of steady results through long-term investing.
His success was not the product of split-second decisions, but of a sustained commitment to focus.
In studying as well, getting distracted by too much information scatters your results.
By identifying what needs to be done and concentrating on the task at hand, you can overcome difficult obstacles little by little.
Patiently sustained focus leads to significant outcomes.
It’s a famous quote that quietly teaches the importance of the quality of effort.
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Obstacles before you are opportunities. By facing difficulties, you can grow. Kevin Durant Words from Kevin Durant, who has experienced numerous scoring records and championships in the NBA.
Having survived in an intensely competitive world, he understands the meaning of hardship deeply.
When faced with a wall in your studies, many people want to avoid it—but that very wall can become a chance to grow.
By tackling difficult tasks, you cultivate your thinking and perseverance.
It’s often the tough situations, more than the smooth times, that help a person grow.
This quote presents a perspective that views obstacles positively and shifts our mindset toward growth.
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There is only one way to succeed: never give up. Jeff Bezos Jeff Bezos, who founded a global company and transformed the nature of business, left words that convey his unwavering resolve—accepting failure and criticism without stopping.
When studying, there are times when results don’t show, and you may question the meaning of your efforts.
However, only those who choose not to give up can move on to the next stage.
As long as you don’t quit halfway, your experiences will surely accumulate into strength.
This quote teaches us the importance of valuing consistency over results and committing with resolve.
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To solve a problem, don’t run away from it. Jack Dorsey These are the words of Jack Dorsey, who launched payment services and social networks and has driven innovation in the technology field.
Drawing on his experience confronting complex challenges, he speaks to the essence of problem-solving.
In studying, too, we sometimes want to look away from areas we’re weak in or topics we don’t understand.
But problems you avoid won’t be solved; only the ones you face become your strength.
By looking directly at the cause and continuing to think, you deepen your understanding.
It’s a practical quotation that quietly underscores the importance of the resolve not to run from difficulty.
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You only realize your own strength once you’ve overcome your anxieties and concerns. Serena Williams These are the words of Serena Williams, who has etched her name in the history of women’s tennis.
The road to the top is never smooth; it is a continuous struggle with anxiety and doubt.
When studying, everyone has moments when they lose confidence in their abilities and feel like stopping.
It is precisely at such times that the experience of facing your anxieties rather than fleeing from them becomes essential.
Only after overcoming difficulties can you recognize strengths beyond what you imagined.
It’s a quote that accepts the emotional turbulence that comes with challenge and gives you the courage to move forward.
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It’s never too late to start something. Bill Gates Bill Gates’s words gently give us the courage to begin.
When we study, it’s easy to feel down because we think we started late.
But what matters isn’t comparing ourselves to others—it’s whether we can take a step forward now.
Even if you lacked motivation until yesterday, the moment you sit at your desk today, the story begins to move.
Regardless of age or circumstances, going back to learn something new is never something to be ashamed of.
Small, steady efforts create the future.
His words carry that kind of positive message.
The moment you feel “It’s not too late to start now,” you’ve already taken the first step.
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