Theo Epstein Quotes

I think without struggle, you can't grow as a person - I think you need that in your life.

If I make a mistake I try to use it as a lesson and try to improve on it.

If something is going on and you are struggling, embrace it. You are growing.

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

Any personal crisis - you have to use it to get stronger.

Stronger by weakness, wiser men become.

Someone said adversity builds character, but someone else said adversity reveals character. I'm pleasantly surprised with my resilience. I persevere, and not just blindly. I take the best, get rid of the rest, and move on, realizing that you can make a choice to take the good.

It takes facing obstacles to grow strong enough to overcome them.

I have not lost an awful lot in my life, but the defeats have taught me more than the victories. Whenever I lose, I focus on the ability of my opponent and on the mistakes I made.

You need bad times to become a better and strong player.

We learn so much from difficulties.

We develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and obstacles.

The next time you encounter a difficult obstacle or problem, you should smile and say, 'Here's my chance to grow.'

Those who profit from adversity possess a spirit of humility and are therefore inclined to make the necessary changes needed to learn from their mistakes, failures, and losses. ... When we are focused too much on ourselves, we lose perspective. Humility allows us to regain perspective and see the big picture. ... Humility allows us to let go of perfection and keep trying.

It is not a shame to be knocked down by other people. The important thing is to ask when you're being knocked down, 'Why am I being knocked down?' If a person can reflect in this way, then there is hope for this person.

On the occasion of every accident that befalls you, remember to turn to yourself and inquire what power you have for turning it to use.

Facing difficulties is inevitable. Learning from them is optional.

I'm glad I've been wrong enough to keep in practice. . . You can't avoid it, you've got to learn to handle it. If you only come face to face with your own mistakes once or twice in your life it's bound to be extra painful. I face mine every day--that way they ain't usually much worse than a dry shave.

Every challenge is nothing more than a chance to make things better.

A 'weakness,' I now realize, is nothing but a strength not properly developed.

To be tested is good. The challenged life may be the best therapist.

Where I am right now I'm pretty good at. You know, I understand that there's a problem. I'm addressing it. I'm doing the work that I have to do.

The hard things in life, the things you really learn from, happen with a clear mind.

I really try to put myself in uncomfortable situations. Complacency is my enemy.