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Look, everyone has bad days, everyone has their own struggles, and there are moments when everyone thinks of giving up. But also, everyone deserves a nudge in the right direction, some advice and wisdom, and some encouragement. There’s no shame in getting inspired by others, and we need some motivation to draw from time to time.

The illustrations of Success Pictures, the Instagram account with over 800k followers, are just about that. Its motivational pictures with deep meaning focus on positive affirmation and inspire people to keep pushing through and achieve hard-earned and well-deserved success. Some of them give useful advice or even wisdom; others just remind us about the realities of life. Whatever it is, the key message is simple—never give up and persevere!

However, not all of these success quotes are about positive thinking. Some of them provide a critique of our society and its ills and remind us about what’s really important (spoiler: it’s not the likes or the money).

The author reminds people to be compassionate and generous towards others, as you may never know what they’re going through or that you won't end up in their place. Here and there, you can find some profound ideas hidden behind simply illustrated imagery.

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Aliquid A
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Another problem with the stupid complainer is that he assumes it is the man's decision, "letting his wife"... like he owns her.

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All in all, there’s much to like about these motivational pictures for success, and there are lots of great ideas to get inspired by. Whatever it is, let’s hope it’ll help you get through a rough day or achieve your own goals. 

It may not be as easy as it may seem, and life is definitely more nuanced than the illustrations might portray, but they still provide an insight that someone may desperately need. In other words, they may not be the end goal, but they won't steer you away from the right path.

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These success images aren't the only thing that’s motivational. The triumph of the page is inspiring in and of itself: the illustrations are liked by millions of people, so it’s safe to say they’re very effective in sharing positive thinking. And what’s not to like about them? They’re simple and get the message across easily. Follow Success Pictures Instagram account if you like success pictures with quotes so you’ll never run out of positive thoughts and motivation. Cheers!

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man standing on the ladders

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Brett
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s why you want upper body strength so you can pull your self over the wall

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man climbing a mountain

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Shelp
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is not motivational, this is demotivational at best

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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It should be inspirational because up to that point, almost everything you have learned is theoretical, and now you get to try your hand at life, and gaining life experience is wisdom, the other half of learning.

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kjorn
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

life is a lot harder than school... my parent told me that and never believed them... i told it to my kids dans they don't believe me either

Laura Pantazis
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm in the group that life was MUCH harder in school. I would rather take most any obstacle on rather than have to go back to middle or high school again. Life is a cake walk compared to school.

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Ryan Deschanel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrong! College is the hardest, worst, most depressing, loneliest six years of your life. Everything is much easier and happier once you graduate.

AliceInWonderland?
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have always thought about how your entire life you work to get the top elementary School you work to get to 5th grade (or 6th depends on where you are) then you go to middle school the youngest kids in school again then you get to high school and your at the bottom then graduate your at the top of you choose to go to college once again at the bottom then been you finally get out of that your the new person at work and have to work your way to the top life is a never-ending cycle of work and everyone is always gonna try to get to the top

Carrie de Luka
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

View it differently? Each stage is just about you being the best you can be. Doesn't matter what others do.

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Belandriel
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That's not how it really is, in my opinion. As soon as you got a job, a place to live, insurance and all the basic stuff, it's pretty much downhill or at least a flat surface :)

Earl Grey
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In school you learn the lesson then take the test. In life, you get tested then learn your lesson.

Hanne Flor
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

By the time you reach the first peak, you are trained to cope with struggle (or at least supposed to be - depends on many things; your parents for one thing).

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family watching news

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Iris Hidalgo
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think it's also about them not showing the whole picture or choosing what to show, editing the truth 🤔

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Father yelling at the son

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Aria Whitaker
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Going through a similar situation now...be careful how you treat those you love!!

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man climbing the mountain with cactuses to achieve success

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why didn't he just wear shoes? I mean it seems like a logical solution

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man bribing another man

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Prep To Lose
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Money is something some people don't have. It can corrupt people and we can't just allow let people get their way just because they were more successful at one point in their life.

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person helping the wrong man

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Alloydog
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Taking the picture literally, surely the guy with the scissors would cut his own rope first, then cut the other guy's.

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person digging to find gems

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Nevid
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not always. One of my clients wanted to develop their own instrument for some measurements in a test bench. They had more difficulties than they initially thought, but didn't give up. They so much didn't give up that it eventually took them 4 years and 1.5 million euros to develop it, when the alternative that was proposed from the start was an off the shelf 60 000 euros instrument (tested and guaranteed, with IVI support). Now, I'm tasked to integrate it in their test bench, and it doesn't work very well. Sometimes, it's better to give up, so you can rethink your objectives.

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the light turns itself on

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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ok is it just me or is he turning himself on. *edit: "are they" sorry i assumed gender : /

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people looking the match

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Kno
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Actually, this is meant as a difference between equity and egality. Careful which you militate for.

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This Instagram Account Makes Motivational Comics With A Deep Meaning

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Kitty_Deku
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is true. There's time when I tell myself "I can't do it" or "I wish I could do it like them" but when I actually try to do it, things change, and my mindset changes as well and I change those phrases to "I can do it" or "I know I can do it like them." Don't give up. Keep going and show yourself that you can do it. Don't do it for others, do it for youself.

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This Instagram Account Makes Motivational Comics With A Deep Meaning

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm happy I'm the unsuccessful man and you can call me a loser, just not before 10Am. I hate conversations when I haven't had my breakfast.

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This Instagram Account Makes Motivational Comics With A Deep Meaning

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Stille20
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

for the better? because this book seems to be turning them into the "successful man" that an earlier comic was crapping on

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Stille20
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why can't the kid in the car want to be able to walk? Why can't the kid who has to bike to get everywhere want a lift occasionally? Maybe it motivates each of them.

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Phoenix
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don’t know anyone who would like that as a ring, be a bit heavy to wear

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you work till you nearly die, you might get to the same point as the guy who couldn't even be bothered to take his hands out of his pockets.

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

To be fair, none of them enjoy the view outside. Not the guy enjoying the attention he gets for reading a book, not the idiots taking pictures of him.

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WilvanderHeijden
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3 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Over time your dreams change, but in the end it's you who decides what the next dream will be.

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