A hunting dog is a motivational term used to describe someone who is hungry for success and power. They are like lone wolves who often walk on this path of life alone. Just like hunting dogs, they are smart, intelligent, often reclusive, and pretty good at getting what they want.
1. “Nobody enjoys the company of others as intensely as someone who usually avoids the company of others”-Mokokoma Mokhonoana
Part of being a hunting dog or a lone wolf means that you are apart from the crowd or people. You do not usually socialize and keep to yourself, but as human beings are social animals, everyone craves company sometimes. That could be one person or numerous, depending on your personality, but if usually, you are the one who avoids people when you will meet someone, you will enjoy their company intensely.
2. “She had always enjoyed her sense of being alone, envisioning herself as a ball that rolled through life, bumping into other lives but not stopping.”- Linda Howard, Now You See Her
Hunting dogs usually are alone, and some of them are antisocial. They meet other people in life but still prefer being alone. It is not always a bad thing; these people enjoy their own company more, and they work perfectly well like that.
3. “Life is a lone wolf, scratching out a living with teeth and claws and a heart of stone.” ― Dan Wells, Ruins
Just like a hunting dog or a lone wolf, life can be pretty brutal and merciless. Showing no mercy usually gnaws the life out of the other person and leaves them to suffer.
4. “However, I must admit that keeping myself to myself has not always been comforting. At times, I seemed to suffer spells of depression and loneliness, longing to become healthy again; of going out and facing a world of injustices, of misery, of widespread indifference.” ― Lawrence G. Taylor, Strangers in Another Country
Being a loner or a hunting wolf is not always easy; in many ways, it’s lonely, and sometimes that loneliness affects us. And being a leader is powerful, but it’s also lonely at the top. With great power comes great responsibility, and along with it, sometimes comes loneliness.
5. “It is much better to walk alone, in the right direction, than to follow the herd, walking in the wrong direction.”-Unknown
Many of us, in order to fit in, often choose the easy direction and follow the herd, but the one who is meant to lead and strive for power does not care what people think of them; they follow their heart and do what must be done even if it means that they have to walk alone.
6. “A lone wolf doesn’t tread paths its ilk leaves; it makes its own footprints in the snow. Most of its kind live in packs, but it is an army in itself. As quiet as it is fierce, it hones its own skills in the wild – building its lair, hunting its prey, sharpening its claws, and facing its predators – no hurdle too big to cross in its passionate pursuit of a quest. It loves with similar ferocity too, a loyal protector and provider when it crosses paths with its mate for life – a true soulmate. Above all, however, it is a survivor. When theconditions get harsh, it will do what it has to, to make it out alive. No, a lone wolf would not go down without a fight.” ― Savas Mounjid, The Broken Lift
A person who is a lone wolf or a hunting dog will often be seen alone. They will survive even if everything around them is crumbling to pieces, and just like hunting dogs, they will be your true protector. And they are a survivor who has survived various hardships in life, and hence, they can pretty much overcome any situation.
7. “The hardest walk you can make is the walk you make alone, but that is the walk that makes you the strongest.” -Unknown
It is hard to walk alone, to fight with the whole world. In the starting, there might be many who will not believe in what you envision, but when you reach heights of success, everyone will come around. Walking alone will make you feel quite lonely, and it might be tiring at times, but it is what will build your character and make you strong.
8. “Your time is NOW. Start where you stand, and NEVER BACK DOWN!”-Unknown
It is never too late to start gaining; even if you fail, you could start from what you have and with what you have. Anyone can start fresh; you just need that strength to get back up again and the determination to keep going forward. There might be many obstacles on the way, but what matters is that you do not back down.
9. “It is my nature to be kind, gentle, and loving… But know this:When it comes to matters of protecting my friend, my family, and my heart. Do not trifle with me. For I am also the most powerful and relentless creature you will ever know.”-Unknown
Hunting dogs are known for their ferocious nature and their power, but what people do not know is how loving and protective they are and just like that, people who have a such attitude in life are, are very kind and gentle people. Even if they seem distant and scary from a distance, they are very protective of their loved ones and will do anything in their power for someone they love.
10. “If you turn the imagination loose like a hunting dog, it will often return with the bird in its mouth.” – William Maxwell
Just like hunting, dogs are most happy in their natural environment when they are hunting. In the same way, if you leave your thoughts wild, they will often come back with a prize.
11. “When the hares have all been caught, the hunting dogs are cooked. “-Laozi
A very thought-provoking quote that shows the way our world works. When the world goes haywire, firstly, those who are weak are hunted, and then go the strong ones.
12. “A hungry dog hunt best. And A hungrier dog huntis even better.”— Norman Ralph Augustine
What better to motivate someone than failure? It may break many, but it will prove to be a catalyst for many more. There is a saying that the lone world at the top of the mountain is dangerous, but the one who is climbing is more dangerous because they are hungry for success and not satisfied.
13. “Don’t think about the 1 million reasons why it won’t work out, think about the one reason it will!”-Unknown
When setting out to do work, there might be many reasons why it will not work out, and one might fail, but you just have to think that one reason why it might work and work hard for that. If you put in your best effort, you might just be able to achieve that goal. There are many negative forces against you, but you just have to hold on to that one ray of hope, and you will be fine.
14. “Anyone can do my job, but no one can be me.”-Unknown
To have the confidence that only you can do a certain job best is what is called perfection. There are many talented people in this world, and one can be easily replaceable, but if only one works with perfection and full honesty, replacing that person will be pretty tough.
Everyone is unique and has different talents, and if only they know how to tap into their true potential, they can achieve their best self.
15. “It’s easy to stand in the crowd but it takes courage to stand alone.”-said Mahatma Gandhi
And it is very difficult to go against the whole world when your vision doesn’t match theirs. It is easy to just nod yes to everything others are saying and fit in, but it’s a tough fight to stand alone. And it may feel tiring at times, and many a time, you will wonder if it’s all worth it, hence requiring a lot of courage, but if only you stand your ground, you can stand out from the rest.
16. “Let go of your FEARS and chase after your DREAMS.”-Unknown
Whenever we want something or start something new, there is always fear; fear of failure, fear of the unknown, but if we get past that fear and work towards our goal, then we can fulfil our every dream and ambition.
Hunting dogs are one of the most ferocious and powerful animals out there. They are known for their strength, power, vigilance, and hunting abilities. They exhume power and strength and are not afraid to go after what they want. The same is the case with humans with such attitudes. They are not afraid to fight for what they want, even if that means standing alone.