Now that Christmas is over, people are looking ahead and setting goals for the new year. Career goals, financial goals, self-improvement goals. They all require strategic planning and effort. But no successful pursuit of a goal can be achieved without a good mindset.

Let these inspiring quotes encourage you to be your best you.

“Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” —Dr. Mae Jemison

“Whatever we believe about ourselves and our ability comes true for us.” —Susan L. Taylor

“He who is not courageous enough to take risks will accomplish nothing in life.” —Muhammad Ali

“I can accept failure. Everyone fails at something. But I can’t accept not trying.” —Michael Jordan

“I am lucky that whatever fear I have inside me, my desire to win is always stronger.” —Serena Williams

“Stretch your mind and fly.” —Whitney M. Young Jr.

“Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” —Harriet Tubman

“It was when I realized I needed to stop trying to be somebody else and be myself, I actually started to own, accept and love what I had.” —Tracee Ellis Ross

“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” —Oprah Winfrey

“Belief in oneself and knowing who you are—I mean, that’s the foundation for everything great.” —Jay-Z

“If you’re always trying to be normal, you will never know how amazing you can be.” – Maya Angelou

“Luck is when an opportunity comes along and you’re prepared for it.” -Denzel Washington

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