Ciara Quotes

I think that when you don't look at the good things around you, that you lose sight of all those good things. And you're not going to enjoy your life.

It's always nice when you do something and it's well received as opposed to the other way which God knows happens to everybody. When the good times come around, you take a deep breath, appreciate it, but not take it too seriously.

The more you make an effort, the more life gives you things to be grateful for.

Take your victories, whatever they may be, cherish them, use them, but don't settle for them.

We need to be aware of what we are capable of first and realize that if you place your dreams really really high, you do have the potential to get to that level.

I have had more honors than I've deserved and more rewards than I expected. It can be tempting just to say, 'Well, I'm going to retire.' But what would I do then? Sit in a chair and watch TV? Don't let fulfillment throw away your tomorrow.

Nobody has it all, but for me to even come close is amazing.

My motivation and aspiration is the same, being number one or being number five. So that's the truth. And my goal is the same - it's to always be happy playing, it's to enjoy the game and improve always.

I think it's important to celebrate your successes. It's important to feel happy about them, but it's equally important to look forward to the next big move.

I'm focused on the good things and that makes you really appreciate what you are doing with the team and the time you are out there on the court.

It's about staying level-headed and being appreciative of the chances I got and the games I played but, at the same time, wanting more.

I was always on to the next thing. I didn't celebrate all the little moments in my career that I should have done, I always focused on what was next, how could I do better.

I've been blessed to be somebody that's been climbing that success mountain top for years of hard work, you know, but now it's all connecting. And now, the whole world is watching, you know what I'm saying, and it feels good 'cause it's good energy. This is all positive vibes, and good vibes and good energy, so it feels incredible.

I'm not hungry for success. I am only hungry for good work, and that is how it is with most superstars. Every day I tell myself how fortunate I am to be where I am.

I didn't lose. I got second. That's still winning. How could I be unhappy with second place? There are a million people who would love to be in my position.

I like to tell young people to work hard for your goals and live in the moment.

I've always had high ambitions and aspirations.

I don't think success is harmful, as so many people say. Rather, I believe it indispensable to talent, if for nothing else than to increase the talent.

Strive to find things to be thankful for, and just look for the good in who you are!

When you get a chance to step back, you notice all these great things you've done and all these great people that you've worked with.

It's been really good to have a goal and go after it. That feels good.

My life is so much better than I thought it was going to be.

As a teenager, rather than setting myself on a course to pursue fame (quite common growing up in L.A., the entertainment capital of the world), happiness, fulfillment, and spiritual enlightenment (also quite common), I skipped right on to trying to be successful. 'Let's just get on with it,' I felt. 'Onward' became my motto.

I think competition is very important; it breeds many good things in a person.

Every great person is always being helped by everybody; for their gift is to get good out of all things and all persons.