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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.

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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people pushing bricks while one person pushing sphere

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

To take this a step further, be the guy who sells knives.

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

What if the cube is made of marble? Every one would have reached the finish before he would even have a sphere.

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

"hi sir, i have your 50 cubes-" "THERE IS 99 CUBES AND A SPHERE." "oh sir im so sorry, larry thinks hes an intellectual. ill get another cube for you immediately."

SaltyAK69 CancerAK420
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bro you just cut off like 47.639% of the cube. In this case (Yes I know what this is supposed to represent) It would be much, much faster to just push the cube. Plus, if the sphere rolls back on a hill say buh-bye to your feet.

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

Hey, I ordered a cube, why do you del7ver a ball? Did you..... did you destroy my cube to make this ball?

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

This image has been around for decades. You can't just steal something and claim it as your idea.

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

“Intelligently.” It’s an adverb, guys. Also I’m great at parties.

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

Yeah I’ll make a building out of spheres, extremely intelligent of me.

Merrill N. Munro
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3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lol..."intelligent..LY". I thought the same thing...I just dislike being called names for seeing things like this. And, as a side note, English is my second language.

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

Unless the goal was to transport a block. In which case you have failed.

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

Unless the job was to get a square to a certain point. At which point, you've failed.

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

They left the ly off of intelligent for crying out loud...'Work Smarter Not Harder' has been around for years and sounds better.

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

"Intelligently". Please tell me that I'm not the only one to mention it.

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

The problem with this illustration is that the person at the other end wanted a cube.

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

We need subject-verb agreement in this sign. It should either be "Don't work while hard; work while intelligent" or "Don't work hardly; work intelligently". Either way is hilarious.

Strahd Ivarius
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And don't forget to take everything into context. If you are selling cubes, a sphere is a no-go ;-)

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

What if Their Boss asked for 5 cubes and only gets 4? Do what is requested!

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

This reminds me of the saying, “Work Smarter, Not Harder”

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

If someone orders you a cube, and you deliver a sphere, you failed.

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

I've seen this around for a long while and tried to follow this advice but I came to the conclusion that it's pretty shallow, sounds wise but actually doesn't tell anything. I'm open to discussing this though, if anyone has the patience to tell me why I might be wrong

Ama-nee
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And then he got fired because customer ordered five cubes, not 4 cubes and a ball.

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

we ordered 100 cubes, why did you deliver 99 cubes and a sphere?

Mikhael Barreto
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I used to teach a basic IT tech course. The principal was stuck-up, backwards and authoritarian. I started adapting the curriculum to each class, while teaching actually useful stuff. After all, you can't teach in the same way to a senior class and a group of spoiled highschoolers. And they loved it. But six months later I was fired, for "not obeying the rules". So sometimes you want to work intelligently, but bosses won't allow it because it's different. :)

Em Gee
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Don't work hard. Work intelligently. (Intelligent people work intelligently)

Em Gee
Community Member
3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Work intelligently... (Intelligent people work intelligently)

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

"Hello, sir, I ordered five cubes and I got four cubes and a sphere."

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

I always thought you do best when you work smart AND hard.

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

uhhhh it was a cub it shuld stay a cub like sum gy orderd a giant cub for a rison why ruin it and make it a ball

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