Quotes about "Inspiration & Motivation"

When faced with an obstacle or uncertainty in your abilities, use it as an opportunity to grow your talents. ”

Taking care of myself used to be at the bottom of my list, but I'm all about wellness. ”

A skill is something that you aren't inherently talented at and that isn't an effortless action, the way your thinking talents might be, but is something you can become excellent at nonetheless. ”

When I was younger, I was kind of fearless. I think it takes more courage to do things when you know more. I was completely naive, and I was like, 'Why can't I do anything I want to do?' ”

Eric Clapton is my dream guitarist. ”

In junior high school, I learned that I could be good at school. I remember liking the freedom to choose classes and the pleasure of learning and doing well. My perseverance and love of reading had somehow allowed me to overcome many disadvantages of dyslexia, and I read a lot of books for pleasure. ”

When there's a setback, someone with a fixed mindset will start thinking, 'Maybe I don't have what it takes?' They may get defensive and give up. A hallmark of a successful person is that they persist in the face of obstacle, and often, these obstacles are blessings in disguise. ”

I think what I would say to my younger self, and probably to younger, just starting-out writers is that a lot of times you're just afraid to put yourself out there, and it's uncomfortable because it's working up the courage to do something, to push yourself to do those things. ”

When you have a dream, you've got to grab it and never let go. ”

Giving birth is like taking your lower lip and forcing it over your head. ”