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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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    #12

    Illustration by Success Pictures showing a man on a pile of ladders, unable to climb over a wall.

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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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    Illustration by Success Pictures showing unsuccessful person burdened by failures and successful person using failures as steps.

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

    Not everyone has the resources to get back up after failing. A social safety net and good healthcare for all, including mental health, are vital.

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

    What I don't like about this, is that it makes it look like "unsuccessful" people just don't have the right attitude. Yes, you can learn from your failures and use them to your advantage next time. But you also need a big portion of luck turning them into success. Sometime the best you can do is simply recover. It's not all about the sheer will of wanting to be successful.

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

    Depends on how you define success. Doesn't necessarily mean the top job, the biggest salary. Could just be happiness.

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

    It's not always easy to fail. Fails aren't always challenging. From the drawing it seems as if failing makes you happy.

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

    But there is nothing backing the failure. If he goes too high, he will fall

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    Illustration by Success Pictures depicting media manipulation, as a couple watches sensationalized TV 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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    Illustration by Success Pictures depicting generational behavior impact.

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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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    Illustration of a man atop a hill holding a trophy, showcasing a hidden path of thorns illustrating challenges in 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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    Illustration by Success Pictures showing people exchanging papers over a bridge made of money, depicting societal hierarchy.

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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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    Illustration by Success Pictures showing two men on stools, one cutting a rope above the other with scissors, conveying a caution about help.

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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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    #38

    Illustration by Success Pictures showing perseverance with miners near diamonds.

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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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    Lightbulb-headed figure plugging into outlet, symbolizing self-reliance, by Success Pictures.

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    Random Person
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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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    Success Pictures illustration of fairness and equality, showing three people at a sports event using boxes to see over a fence.

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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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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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