10 Ruthless Quotes That Will Change Your Life Drastically

In 2023, after 8 months of running a failed business,

I came to a realization that changed my entire life.

I was playing too nicely with myself. I didn’t put in enough effort,

took a lot of days off, and didn’t have a plan.

I wasn’t profiting at all until I realized I had to be ruthless

with myself if I wanted certain results.

Life is like a puzzle; we don’t understand it until we reach our end days.

It comes with many surprises, questions, and challenges

that blow your mind and redefine your perspective.

One of the truths about life we all accept as we grow

is that getting something good or precious doesn’t come easy.

You have to sweat and be ruthless and harsh with yourself

when the situation needs that.

These ruthless quotes are meant to remind you of that fact

and to get you back to reality.

Many of you may not agree with the message behind

these ruthless quotes, but keep it with you

because there is a truth that you will understand later in life.

Decisions and consequences

“Just because a decision hurts, doesn’t mean it was the wrong one.”

If you care too much about how you feel in the moment,

you will never get far in life.

Some decisions will hurt you in the moment but free you in the future.

I was part of a circle with whom we didn’t share similar interests or goals,

but I knew them, so I kept things going.

Day by day, I started realizing how miserable my life is becoming.

My productivity was declining,

and I wasn’t doing the work that would help me reach my goals.

I then made the decision to leave, and to date,

it remains the best decision I have made this year.

“If you lie down with dogs, you’ll wake up with fleas.”

Everything you do has a consequence.

The people you choose to be around affect your life in a certain way.

Be mindful of the people you surround yourself with,

as they can significantly influence your financial and social life.

“A snake that you let live will grow up to bite you.”

Some people are poisonous in their nature,

and they will not change, no matter what you do.

Distance yourself from them and watch how your life flourishes.

And if a person betrays you once, know that they will betray you again.

A snake will remain a snake.

Strength and power

“The strength of an army lies not in its numbers, but in the righteousness of its cause.”

There are many historical battles

where a small number of armies managed to defeat large ones.

Forge alliances and bonds with people who believe in something,

people with goals and dreams, and people with values.

They are strong and together; you will overcome life’s toughest battles.

Pain and growth

“No flower grows without rain, and no man grows without pain.”

Accept that pain is inevitable

and use it as a fuel to get where you want to be.

Your comfort zone will protect you from many problems,

but it will also shield you from discovering your purpose and potential.

Life is too boring when you don’t know what you are capable of.

My physique is great, and I receive a lot of praise for it,

but I would never have discovered that if I hadn’t gone to the gym

and endured the pain.

“The road to heaven feels like hell, the road to hell feels like heaven.”

A good life doesn’t come from staying in your comfort zone;

that’s the key to a miserable life.

A good life requires a good character, meaningful relationships,

and a peaceful life, which doesn’t come easy at all.

I know people who have money but still suffer greatly.

Dreams, goals, success, and greatness

“A man is not great because he hasn’t failed; he is great because failure hasn’t stopped him.”

It is all about your attitude.

Your attitude on bad days reveals a huge part of your character.

No matter how unlucky you are, if you choose to never give up

and keep on going, one day something is going to work out for you.

We give up on a dream, not knowing that our time is not yet.

If you think you have the worst luck, remember that Jack Ma,

the founder of Alibaba, was rejected from 30 different jobs

(including the first KFC in Hangzhou, where he was the only applicant not hired out of 24)

and by Harvard 10 times.

However, he is now a billionaire and one of the richest people in China.

Value and awareness

“A person born in a garden would never know the value of flowers.”

We usually take the good life we live for granted.

I am fortunate to have traveled to many places

and witnessed numerous situations that have made me grateful

for the life I have.

Not many people in the world have access to decent security,

a stable family, quality healthcare, and sufficient food.

When I compare,

I realize how many people take the good life they have for granted.

Self-control

“Control your emotions. It only takes seconds to ruin years of hard work.”

A single moment of lust or anger is enough to ruin your

ambition, career, dreams, and reputation.

Self-control is very crucial for a good or successful life.

Never throw away or ruin everything you have worked for nothing.

Control your desires, thoughts, and words till you make it.

I see many of my friends wasting years of hard work

for simple pleasures; never be like them.

Consistency

“Never give up. Water breaks rock not because of its strength but because of its consistency.”

Sometimes, it takes 4-5 years

before you get that one day that will change your entire life.

When I first joined the gym, I almost quit after three months

because I didn’t see any improvements.

I wanted to quit

because what’s the point of doing something if it is not working?

But one day, I realized that small progress was happening

my stamina was improving, I was lifting heavier weights,

and I felt more confident.

That experience taught me that consistency matters

more than motivation.

Without it, I would never have reached the physique people praise me for today.

Final thought

You need to be ruthless with yourself if you want to get certain results.

Empires are not built on poetry, but on years of hard work.

Being compassionate with yourself is beneficial,

but not always ideal.

Sometimes you have to go through sleepless nights

and rough days to get what you want.

The best part is the joy, pride, and relief you feel after accomplishing it.

Feel free to share your experience with us

and tell us a quote that deeply resonates with you.

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