Many productivity quotes exist that give you the motivation to get work done. These quotes can serve as a good reminder of why you’re doing what you’re doing, and that you’re not alone. Here are 17 motivational productivity quotes that will keep you focused and determined.
Productivity Quotes
“The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing.” -Walt Disney
“Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” William Penn
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” —Zig Ziglar
“Don’t wait. The time will never be just right.” – Napoleon Hill
“No matter what the scale of your dream is, the way you get there is the same—one day at a time of focused activity.” – Greg Reid
“Your mind is for having ideas, not holding them.” ― David Allen, Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity
“The key is not to prioritize what’s on your schedule, but to schedule your priorities.” – Stephen Covey

“Never confuse motion with action.” – Ernest Hemingway
“Focus on being productive instead of busy.” – Tim Ferriss
“The tragedy in life doesn’t lie in not reaching your goal. The tragedy lies in having no goal to reach.” – Benjamin Mays
“Go as far as you can see; when you get there, you’ll be able to see further.” – Thomas Carlyle
“We all have 24-hour days. It’s just that some people use their 24 hours more productively than others.” – Rick Warren
“You may delay, but time will not.” – Benjamin Franklin
“Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration, the rest of us just get up and go to work.” – Stephen King
“Most of us spend too much time on what is urgent and not enough time on what is important.” – Stephen Covey
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into smaller manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one.” — Mark Twain
“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb
A lot of people get caught up in their busy schedules, but don’t have time for the things that matter. Sure, it can be tough to strike a balance between work and play, but there are ways to help you do just that—like using these productivity quotes.