Coming from the cold, wintery period that is winter, spring always seems to bring up the need to become more productive. I know that I can personally speak for myself that the springtime makes me, quite literally, ready to spring up with my mood and productivity.

Even though this is so for myself, the sun and spring weather aren’t enough for some to jump right into work and get things done. Everyone has their days, especially myself, and the most productive person could need a little kick to get things checked off of their to do list for the day.

These fifteen powerful quotes will help when you need a little push to be your best productive self and get things done for the day!

1. “Focus on being productive instead of busy.” -Tim Ferriss
2. “My goal is no longer to get more done, but rather to have less to do.” -Francine Jay
3.  “Sometimes, things may not go your way, but the effort should be there every single night.” -Michael Jordan
4. “Real integrity is doing the right thing, knowing that nobody’s going to know whether you did it or not.” -Oprah Winfrey
5. “Action is the foundational key to all success.” -Picasso
6. “Productivity is being able to do things that you were never able to do before.” -Franz Kafka
7. “Life is too complicated not to be orderly.” -Martha Stewart
8. “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” -Muhammad Ali
9. “You were born to win, but to be a winner, you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.” -Zig Ziglar
10. “Working on the right thing is probably more important than working hard.” -Caterina Fake
11.  “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
12. “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” -Martin Luther King
13. “Nothing will work unless you do.” -Maya Angelou
14. “The best way out is always through.” -Robert Frost
15. “He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” -Muhammad Ali

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These quotes will have you ready to get up and get the day going! If you ever need a little bit of a kick, make sure to come back to this post for your daily dose of motivation.

Which quote is your favorite? What do you do when you have a list to check off but aren’t feeling the most productive?