Are you looking for a role model? Do you want to learn from the best? ‘The Rock’ quotes give you an insight into the superstar mindset. The Dwayne story is one of working hard to create your opportunities, but remaining humble, likable, and able to laugh at yourself.
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is a man who knows about the hard work needed for success. He also knows when to cut his losses and change direction. Out of school, his first role was that of a reasonably successful college footballer. When the big breaks didn’t come his way in football, he didn’t waste his time chasing an impossible dream but shifted his attention to a different area – professional wrestling. This willingness to try a new approach is characteristic of successful people.
“With drive and a bit of talent, you can move mountains.”
– Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
As a professional wrestler, he reinvented himself and created a persona – “The Rock” that proved popular with fans and promoters. This experience of playing a role – coupled with a well-toned physique opened doors to another career and further success as a film actor. From this start in films, he has expanded into producing and writing. He earned the status of being one of the top 100 most influential men (2019 and 2016). His autobiography (The Rock Says …) started at the top of the best-seller list on its release.
“There is no substitute for hard work. Always be humble and hungry.”
– Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson
When his first career of trying to become a professional footballer did not live up to his expectations, Dwayne Johnson could have labeled himself a failed footballer and settled for an unremarkable life. Instead, he refocused himself and set new goals. Then Dwayne worked hard to achieve them. He accepted new challenges and walked through doors that opened for him through his persistence and effort.
Here are Famous Dwayne Johnson Quotes:
- “Think back 5 years ago, think of where you’re at today, think ahead 5 years and what you want to accomplish. Be unstoppable.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “One of the most important things you can accomplish is just being yourself.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Be the person that when your feet touch the floor in the morning the devil says, “awe shit, they’re up”.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “All success begins with self-discipline. It starts with you.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “When you walk up to opportunity’s door, don’t knock it… kick that bitch in, smile and introduce yourself.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Blood, sweat and respect. The first two you give. The last one you earn.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Success isn’t always about greatness. It’s about consistency. Consistent hard work gains success. Greatness will come.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “If something stands between you and your success, move it. Never be denied.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Be humble. Be Hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “You don’t need directions. Just point yourself to the top and go!” – Dwayne Johnson
- “If something stands between you and your success – move it. Never be denied.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “In 1995 I had $7 bucks in my pocket and knew two things: I’m broke as hell and one day I won’t be.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Success at anything will always come down to this: focus and effort. And we control both.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Success isn’t always about ‘Greatness’, it’s about consistency. Consistent, hard work gains success. Greatness will come.” – Dwayne Johnson “Success isn’t overnight. It’s when everyday you get a little better than the day before. It all adds up.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Think back 5 years ago. Think of where you’re at today. Think ahead 5 years and what you want to accomplish. Be Unstoppable.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “I grew up in a musical family; the majority of my growing up was done in Hawaii. It’s what we do. You sing, you dance, you play ukulele and you drink.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “The men I idolized built their bodies and became somebody – like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger – and I thought, ‘That can be me.’ So I started working out. The funny thing is I didn’t realize back then that I was having a defining moment.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Football changed my life and it gave me a platform to get out my aggression and it gave me a sense of value.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “I like the idea of working in different genres and transcending genres and hopefully finding success, and ultimately make movies people like.” – Dwayne Johnson “When he speaks to you he speaks with an earnest vibe and an earnest energy.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Wrestling was like stand-up comedy for me.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “The one thing I couldn’t identify with was the blue cowboy outfit he put on. I was a bit challenged when I was younger to stay on the right path.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “I want someone who can trust that my big hands are going to take care of them.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “I’m very low-key. I don’t really blend in, so it’s difficult to go out in public. I like to do things that are kind of quiet, whether it’s a dinner at my house or a restaurant, or a movie night at home.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “My philosophy is, it’s always very rewarding when you can make an audience laugh. I don’t mind making fun of myself. I like self-deprecating comedy. But I’d like you to laugh with me occasionally, too.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “I like the idea of making a big, fun, adventure type of movie.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “When I was a kid at four years old, that’s when I started amateur wrestling with my dad and family. And when that’s instilled in you, it never goes away.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “You don’t sign up for a divorce when you get married. It’s very painful. But it’s taught me a great deal about myself.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “WWE is a space where I thrived, and I loved, and I still do. I love connecting with an audience; that is the greatest thing about going back to WWE.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “I’ve always loved the showmanship of professional wrestling. While I love making movies, I love that platform, too.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “My goal was never to be the loudest or the craziest. It was to be the most entertaining.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “The road to success and greatness is always paved with consistent hard work. Outwork your competitors, be authentic, and above all else, chase your greatness.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Let your actions do your talking for you.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “With drive and a bit of talent, you can move mountains.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Just bring it!” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Two things happen when an athlete gets injured. Some guys say, ‘;F*ck it, I’m going to wait it out 3-4 months.’ But with me and lots of other athletes, you find your eighth or ninth gear – a gear you’ve never gone to before – and say, ‘I’m going to come back.’” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Training for me is a metaphor for life, period. The dedication, the determination, the desire, the work ethic, the great successes and the great failures – I take that into life.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “My work, my goal, my life, it’s like a treadmill. And there’s no stop-button on my treadmill. Once I get on, I just keep going.” – Dwayne Johnson “I’ll never, ever be full. I’ll always be hungry. Obviously, I’m not talking about food. Growing up I had nothing for such a long time. Someone told me a long time ago and I’ve never forgotten it, ‘Once you’ve ever been hungry, really, really hungry, then you’ll never, ever be full.’ So I’ll always be hungry in some way, driven and motivated to get what I want.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “I grew up where, when a door closed, a window didn’t open. The only thing I had was cracks. I’d do everything to get through those cracks – scratch, claw, bite, push, bleed. Now the opportunity is here. The door is wide open, and it’s as big as a garage.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “One of the most important things you can accomplish is just being yourself.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Blood, sweat, and respect. First two you give. Last one you earn.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “It’s you vs. you.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “It’s not about the car your drive. It’s about the size of your arm hanging out of the window.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Keep calm and shut your mouth.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “If you really want to do something, you’ll find a way. If you don’t, you’ll find an excuse.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “It’s simple. Do it.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “I like to use the hard times of the past to motivate me today.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “You either play the game or let the game play you.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Unapologetically push for greater and always disrupt expectations.” –Dwayne Johnson
- “It ain’t the 99% who’s not putting in the relentless hard work that I care about. It’s the 1% who is.” –Dwayne Johnson
- “I never want to just play in the game, I want to change the way the game is played.” –Dwayne Johnson “Always be you, play chess, not checkers and always play the long game.” –Dwayne Johnson
- “By 23yrs old, I failed at achieving the biggest dream of my life. My ass was kicked and I was down – but not out. I refused to give up, got back up and pushed on.” –Dwayne Johnson
- “Do not go gentle — cause that rent is always due.” –Dwayne Johnson
- “Outwork all competition, be grateful for the grind, don’t run from your demons and if it ever becomes personal, then payback’s a bitch. ” –Dwayne Johnson
- “Vision, guts and enthusiasm. Three qualities I feel you always gotta have to have a shot at success.” –Dwayne Johnson
- “All successes begin with Self-Discipline. It starts with you.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Don’t be afraid to be ambitious about your goals. Hard work never stops. Neither should your dreams.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Grind Hard, Shine Hard.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “I like to use the hard times of the past to motivate me today.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Not only do I think being nice and kind is easy, but being kind, in my opinion is important.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “One of the most important things you can accomplish is just being yourself.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “The first step to achieving your goal, is to take a moment to respect your goal. Know what it means to you to achieve it.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “The wall! Your success is on the other side. Can’t jump over it or go around it. You know what to do.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “There is no substitute for hard work. Always be humble and hungry.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Wake up determined. Go to bed satisfied.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “We do today what they won’t, so tomorrow we accomplish what they can’t.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “When life puts you in touchy situations, don’t say “Why Me?” Just say “Try Me.”” – Dwayne Johnson
- “When you walk up to opportunities door, don’t knock it… Kick that b*tch in, smile and introduce yourself.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “With drive and a bit of talent, you can move mountains.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “You don’t need directions, just point yourself to the top and go!” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Be the person that when your feet touch the floor in the morning the devil says, “Awe sh”t, they’re up”. – Dwayne Johnson
- “I have a little belief that success is never unrelenting. And if success is what we chase – then neither are we.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Success will always be driven by focus & effort — and we always control both.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Two hand philosophy. If I can’t earn it, then I don’t want it. My hands might be calloused up and scarred up with a knuckle or two missing (poor punching form;) but they’re mine and serve as my daily anchors for puttin’ in the work.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Don’t focus on the pain. Focus on the progress.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Sometimes you find success and sometimes you don’t, but my satisfaction is knowing I’ll always control my effort with my own two hands.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Don’t be afraid to be ambitious about your goals. Hard work never stops. Neither should your dreams.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “Success at anything will always come down to this: Focus and effort. And we control both.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “You don’t just find the willpower you need. You create it.” – Dwayne Johnson
- “With drive and a bit of talent you can move mountains.” – Dwayne Johnson
The Rock quotes are inspiring because they are an honest picture of a man who knows what it takes to be successful. The message of maintaining a friendly, open attitude to everyone you meet is inspiring in a world where we are encouraged to seek our success at the expense of others. The Rock quotes remind us that nice guys can win.