William James Quotes

I like motivational books, because I like the go-getting American spirit - your destiny is in your own hands, life is what you make it, don't accept your limitations, jump before you're pushed, leap before you look.

Banish the words 'I can't' from your vocabulary. Remember: If 'can't' equals 'won't', 'can' equals 'will.'

Remember, you and you alone are responsible for maintaining your energy. Give up blaming, complaining and excuse making, and keep taking action in the direction of your goals - however mundane or lofty they may be.

If I'm not happy with what's going on, I try to change it myself.

I do believe in self-help.

Knock the 't' off the 'can't'

Practice rather than preach. Make of your life an affirmation, defined by your ideals, not the negation of others. Dare to the level of your capability then go beyond to a higher level.

I feel like I'm making a difference. I feel like putting out a message for young girls to follow your dreams and just work at what you want to do and be yourself.

The day you take complete responsibility for yourself, the day you stop making any excuses, that's the day you start to the top.

My purpose: to lift your spirit and to motivate you.

For me, self-esteem-building and confidence-building is the foundation for anything that we do, whether you want to be a writer, a painter, or a entrepreneur.

Over the years, I've learned that a confident person doesn't concentrate or focus on their weaknesses - they maximize their strengths.

The best way to be, is to do.

If you don't like how things are, change it! You're not a tree.

You are the only one who can create an incredible world around you, or destroy yourself.

I've seen the power of Life Coaching firsthand and I know how beneficial it can be.

Be miserable. Or motivate yourself. Whatever has to be done, it's always your choice.

Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me.

You can do what you have to do, and sometimes you can do it even better than you think you can.

I inspire myself.

We must provide leadership ... that erases self doubt.

Your little Obama voice: 'Yes you can.' Listen to your inner Obama-voice.

I wanted to encourage people around me to evaluate their lives and see where they are holding themselves back. I wanted them to dream again.

A lot of us have energy that we can tap into. We sell ourselves short.

I really believe in myself. That's why I keep challenging myself.