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55 of Drake’s Most Memorable Motivational Quotes

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Drake is arguably one of the best artists in music today. What a lot of people don’t know about him is his extreme motivation to reach a certain level of success, not just in music, but also in life and other business ventures he is involved in.

In 2013, Drake was announced as the Global Ambassador for the Toronto Raptors, a professional basketball team. He has said on record many times how he is addicted to success and wants to be number 1. With the determination that he has, he’s become one of the best selling music artists of all time, with over 170 million records sold. 

Here are 55 of Drake’s most memorable quotes and lyrics:

1. “Never let success get to your head and never let failure get to your heart.”

2. “Kill them with success and bury them with a smile.”

3. “Haters will broadcast your failures, but whisper your success.”

4. “People will wish you all the success in the world and then hate you when you get it.”

 

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6. “Judge me, and you’ll have no time left to love me.”

7. “It’s never too late to realize what you want in your life and it’s never wrong to fight for it.”

8. “You know its real when you are who you think you are”

9. “Smile and let everyone know that today, you’re a lot stronger than you were yesterday.”

10. “Strength isn’t always shown in what you can hold on to, sometimes it’s shown in what you can let go of.”

11. “I’m not confrontational, but if someone challenges, I’m not going to back down.”

12. “Always felt like my vision been bigger than the bigger picture.”

13. “Everybody dies but not everybody lives.”

14. “The moment I stop having fun with it, I’ll be done with it.”

 

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16. “Know life is just a game in which the cards are facing down. I’m in the world where things are taken, never given how long they choose to love you will never be your decision.”

17. “I was born to make mistakes, not to fake perfection.”

18. “Life can always change, you have to adjust”

19. “Pain makes you stronger. Fear makes you braver. Heartbreak makes you wiser.”

20. “Count your blessings, not problems.”

21. “Everybody has an addiction, mine happens to be success.”

22. “I’m trying to do better than good enough.”

23. “Before you give up, think of the reason you held on so long.”

24. “When writing the story of your life, don’t let anyone else hold the pen.”

25. “I’m not confrontational but if someone challengesme I’m not going to back down.”

26. “My life is mine to remember.”

27. “The ideal girl is driven, working on something other than modeling or being a singer.”

28. “When I think of myself, I think of Toronto. My music would never sound the way it does if it weren’t for Toronto.”

29. “People like to build their own story about my life. I don’t know if it makes them feel better, or if it makes it okay for them to not like me, but the last thing I grew up as was rich.”

30. “Perfection’ to me is, I walk away from a situation and say, ‘I did everything I could do right there.”

31. “I’d rather tell you how I really feel.”

32. “I have an urge to communicate.”

33. “I push myself in a lot of aspects.”

34. “Accept yourself. You don’t have to prove anything to no one except yourself.”

35. “I’m trying to better than good enough.”

36. “Careful what you wish for, you just might get it all.”

37. “I sit and eat with some of the hardest working people in the business. And I observe and I try to apply it to my own craft.”

 

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37. “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.”

38. “If you think I’mma quit before I die dream on.”

39. “When you get hurt by the one you living for, pain can make you wanna love no more.”

40. “I’m actually a very honest person, and sometimes I end up like, ‘Man, I said too much.’ It’s hard for me not to tell the truth when you ask me.”

41. “Tables turn, bridges burn, you live and learn.”

42. “A goal is just a dream with a deadline.”

43. “When you look ahead and darkness is all you see, faith and determination will pull you through.”

44. “I’m always going to work like I have something to prove.”

45. “You know life is what we make it, and a chance is like a picture, it’d be nice if you just take it.”

46. “I swear this life is like the sweetest thing I’ve ever known.”

47. “Live for today, plan for tomorrow, party tonight.”

48. “Make the most out of tonight, and worry about it all tomorrow.”

49. “I live for the nights that I can’t remember, with the people that I won’t forget.”

50. “Nobody understood what it was like to be black and Jewish… being different from everyone else just made me a lot stronger.”

51. “Jealousy is just love and hate at the same time.”

52. “The good ones go, if you wait too long.”

53. “Wish you would learn to love people and use things, and not the other way around.”

54. “I know they say the first love is the sweetest, but that first cut is the deepest.”

55. “The girl that I want to save is like a danger to my health. Try being with somebody that want to be somebody else.”

Check out Drake’s motivational video below for more inspiration:

Want more motivation? Read more inspirational quotes from famous people on Addicted 2 Success! 

A young entrepreneur, author and speaker, Carla Schesser is a woman who is passionate about inspiring and educating youth to live a life they love. Carla's book, ‘#Success - Mastering the Basics to a Happy, Healthy & Wealthy Life’ is a simple, practical and motivating guide which young adults will enjoy reading while learning important skills which empower them and allow them to discover how to live a peaceful, successful, and healthy life. Carla has a rare ability to connect with her readers. She has been in the same shoes many aspiring young adults wear today and this allows her to reach her audience and inspire them in a way most people can’t.

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The Secret Daily Routines Behind History’s Most Brilliant Thinkers

Uncover the daily rituals and hidden habits that powered history’s most brilliant minds to success.

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Why Daily Rituals Matter

Every great achiever has one thing in common: discipline. Behind the novels, inventions, discoveries, and masterpieces are small, consistent habits repeated daily. (more…)

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These 11 Habits Will Make You More Productive, Successful, and Confident

Boost your focus, confidence, and results with 11 powerful habits successful people use every day.

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Successful people love to help beginners. They have an incredible work ethic and rarely complain. As a result, others naturally look up to them and want to follow in their footsteps.

But here’s the truth: there’s no success without sacrifice. You’ll need to give up comfort, excuses, and sometimes even social approval to accomplish your goals.

Value comes from solving problems, and these 11 powerful tips will help you become more productive, successful, and confident, starting today.

1. Take Short Breaks After Finishing a Task

Psychology shows it’s important to reward positive behaviour.

After completing a big task or finishing a book, take five minutes to walk, stretch, or simply breathe. This quick reset helps your brain recharge and strengthens focus.

Many great writers swear by morning walks, solitude, and reflection can unlock creativity.

But if you refuse to take breaks, don’t be surprised when burnout hits. Your brain needs recovery time just as much as your body does.

2. Schedule Your Most Important Tasks First

Multitasking kills productivity. If you want to get more done, try time blocking, a method where you dedicate set periods for specific tasks.

Productivity expert Caitlin Hughes explains, “Time blocking involves scheduling blocks of time for your tasks throughout the day.”

For example, if you’re a writer:

  • Research your topic at night.

  • Write your first draft in the morning (don’t worry if it’s rough).

  • Edit in the afternoon, great writing comes from rewriting.

You can’t buy more time. Use it intentionally and without regret.

3. Eliminate Distractions from Your Workspace

Focus is the foundation of success.

According to Inc. Magazine, it takes an average of 23 minutes to recover from a distraction. That’s nearly half an hour of lost productivity every time you check your phone.

Put your phone away. Close unnecessary tabs. And yes, limit your Netflix binges.

Meeting deadlines consistently is one of the fastest ways to stand out and earn respect.

4. Take Full Responsibility for Your Life

Entrepreneur Derek Sivers once said, “Everything is my fault.”

This mindset doesn’t mean self-blame; it means self-ownership. Stop pointing fingers, making excuses, or waiting for others to change.

If your habits (like smoking or drinking too much) hold you back, it’s time to make better choices. Your friends can’t live your dreams for you; only you can.

5. Invest an Hour a Day in Learning New Skills

Knowledge compounds over time.

Whether you read books, take online courses, or practise a craft, consistent learning gives you a competitive edge.

I used to struggle with academic writing, but I improved by studying the work of great authors and applying what I learned.

Your past doesn’t define you; your actions do. Every new skill adds another tool to your arsenal and makes you more unstoppable.

6. Develop a Growth Mindset

Psychologist Dr. Carol Dweck introduced the concept of fixed vs. growth mindset.

  • A fixed mindset believes success is based on natural talent.

  • A growth mindset believes success comes from effort and learning.

Choose the growth mindset. Embrace challenges. See failures as feedback. In today’s fast-moving digital world, adaptability is your biggest advantage.

7. Learn Marketing to Reach People Who Need You

I once believed marketing was manipulative, until I realised it’s about helping people solve problems.

If your work provides genuine value, marketing is how you let others know it exists. Even Apple spends billions on it.

Don’t be ashamed to promote your skills or business. Without visibility, your ideas will never reach the people who need them most.

Creative professionals who understand marketing and sales have an unfair advantage.

8. Ask Your Mentor the Right Questions

Good mentors can fast-track your growth.

While mentorship often costs money, it’s one of the best investments you can make. Great mentors don’t care about titles; they care about your progress.

If you don’t have access to a mentor yet, books are your silent mentors. Read the best in your field, take notes, and apply what resonates.

9. Build Confidence Through Action, Not Affirmations

Author Ryan Holiday once said, “I don’t believe in myself. I have evidence.”

Confidence doesn’t come from shouting affirmations into the mirror; it comes from proof. Doing hard things, keeping promises to yourself, and following through.

When you consistently take action, your brain gathers evidence that you can handle whatever comes next. That’s real confidence, grounded, earned, and unshakable.

10. Focus on Your Strengths

Your strengths reveal where your greatest impact lies.

If people compliment you on something often, it’s a clue. Lean into it.

A former professor once told me I was creative, and that simple comment gave me the confidence to go all in. I studied creativity, applied it daily, and turned it into my career advantage.

Double down on your strengths. That’s how you build momentum and mastery.

11. Identify and Challenge Your Limiting Beliefs

Your beliefs shape your reality.

For years, I believed I couldn’t be a great writer because of my chronic tinnitus and astigmatism, sensory challenges that made concentration difficult. But over time, I realised those struggles made me more disciplined, observant, and empathetic.

Your limitations can become your greatest motivators if you let them.

Avoid shortcuts. Growth takes time, but it’s always worth it.

Final Thoughts

Becoming productive, successful, and confident isn’t about working harder than everyone else. It’s about working smarter, consistently, and intentionally.

You don’t need to overhaul your life overnight. Start small: take a break after your next task, schedule your priorities, or spend one hour learning something new.

Every habit you change compounds into long-term success. Remember, true change comes from practising new behaviours.

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7 Goal-Setting Mistakes That Are Secretly Sabotaging Your Success

Struggling to hit your goals? Avoid these mistakes and start winning faster.

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I coach ambitious, high-potential people who want to perform better at work and in life. And one of the most common topics that comes up? Goal setting. (more…)

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Why Ideas Are More Valuable Than Resources for Entrepreneurial Success

Discover why ideas, not resources, are the true driving force behind entrepreneurial success, innovation, and lasting growth.

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History shows us that the greatest minds, Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, Oprah Winfrey, Michael Jordan, Walt Disney, Stephen King, and countless others, faced failure early on. Yet, instead of seeing failure as the end, they treated it as a comma in their story, not a full stop. (more…)

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