Below are 12 fresh motivational quotes to uplift and encourage you.
![Challenges make you stronger and strengthen your ability to face and conquer more adversity in the future; you become more confident from overcoming many difficulties-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Challenges-make-you-stronger-and-strengthen-your-ability-to-face-and-conquer-more-adversity-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard-.jpg)
Challenges make you stronger and strengthen your ability to face and conquer more adversity in the future; you become more confident from overcoming many difficulties. ― Duncan Muguku
![Adversity brings opportunities if you hang in there long enough. Sometimes a closed door is an opportunity for you to find another way to go through-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Adversity-brings-opportunities-if-you-hang-in-there-long-enough-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Adversity brings opportunities if you hang in there long enough. Sometimes a closed door is an opportunity for you to find another way to go through. ― Duncan Muguku
![Sometimes adversity can be good because when you reach the edge of a cliff and there is no more road visible and no safety net is in sight, that is when your mind goes into overdrive and figures out incredible solutions-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Sometimes-adversity-can-be-good-because-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Sometimes adversity can be good because when you reach the edge of a cliff and there is no more road visible and no safety net is in sight, that is when your mind goes into overdrive and figures out incredible solutions. ― Duncan Muguku
![Do much more than is required and make this your signature style. Do your best at all times-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Do-much-more-than-is-required-and-make-this-your-signature-style-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Do much more than is required and make this your signature style. Do your best at all times. ― Duncan Muguku
![Envisioning possible obstacles in your mind before they actually happen gives you an edge because when the actual problem happens you will be more comfortable handling it-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Envisioning-possible-obstacles-in-your-mind-before-they-actually-happen-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Envisioning possible obstacles in your mind before they actually happen gives you an edge because when the actual problem happens you will be more comfortable handling it. ― Duncan Muguku
![Life will throw you curveballs; there will be hardships and struggles. Expect the unexpected and react well to challenges. Don't beat yourself up, practice thinking on your feet and being spontaneous-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Life-will-throw-you-curveballs-there-will-be-hardships-and-struggles-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Life will throw you curveballs; there will be hardships and struggles. Expect the unexpected and react well to challenges. Don’t beat yourself up, practice thinking on your feet and being spontaneous. ― Duncan Muguku
![Doubt, fear, worry and uncertainty stop people from taking action. Sometimes we think that we have to take big steps to start out and this becomes a paralyzing thought-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Doubt-fear-worry-and-uncertainty-stop-people-from-taking-action-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Doubt, fear, worry and uncertainty stop people from taking action. Sometimes we think that we have to take big steps to start out and this becomes a paralyzing thought. ― Duncan Muguku
![Thinking about all the positive outcomes and possibilities that you want should encourage you to take the first step in pursuing your goals-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Thinking-about-all-the-positive-outcomes-and-possibilities-that-you-want-should-encourage-you-to-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Thinking about all the positive outcomes and possibilities that you want should encourage you to take the first step in pursuing your goals. ― Duncan Muguku
![There is great wisdom in starting small and growing big over time likewise there is great wisdom in starting your journey to success one step at a time -Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/There-is-great-wisdom-in-starting-small-and-growing-big-over-time-likewise-there-is-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
There is great wisdom in starting small and growing big over time likewise there is great wisdom in starting your journey to success one step at a time. ― Duncan Muguku
![Little steps taken over time have the potential to make a difference. The small steps and actions add up over time-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Little-steps-taken-over-time-have-the-potential-to-make-a-difference-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Little steps taken over time have the potential to make a difference. The small steps and actions add up over time. ― Duncan Muguku
![Taking the first step is usually the hardest part of the journey. Start at the level where you are then grow and increase your skill level and output over time-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Taking-the-first-step-is-usually-the-hardest-part-of-the-journey.-Start-at-the-level-where-you-are-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Taking the first step is usually the hardest part of the journey. Start at the level where you are then grow and increase your skill level and output over time. ― Duncan Muguku
![Whenever you feel overwhelmed by how much work and time it will take to accomplish your goals, take a moment to reflect on and appreciate the progress you have already made. Small wins here and there are to be cherished-Duncan Muguku_ThriveYard](https://www.thriveyard.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Whenever-you-feel-overwhelmed-by-how-much-work-and-time-it-will-take-to-accomplish-your-goals-take-a-Duncan-Muguku-ThriveYard.jpg)
Whenever you feel overwhelmed by how much work and time it will take to accomplish your goals, take a moment to reflect on and appreciate the progress you have already made. Small wins here and there are to be cherished. ― Duncan Muguku