Luvvie Ajayi Quotes

Do things that are uncomfortable to do. I say that because women tend to step back from things that they don't know about. And the second, most important one is, push through the fear.

If something scares me, then I have to do it.

Once every seven days, do something that frightens you. Every time we do something that we resist and is frightening, we actually grow in our power.

You have to be careful not to let your fear stop you doing things. It's very exciting to test yourself.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

I like to do something I fear.

My motto is: feel the fear and do it anyway.

One of the most gratifying things I get as an artist is when people watch me do these different demonstrations, and they in some way feel empowered by what I'm doing so they can confront their own fears. Maybe it's the fear of getting in an elevator; maybe it's the fear of going on a plane and seeing the world.

Oftentimes, people stay where they are in life simply because of fear. But do you know that fear isn't reality? It's only a thought in your mind.

To be honest, I probably wouldn't have gone to Hollywood if I hadn't been offered 'Ugly Betty' because I was a wee bit feart. But you have to make yourself frightened. That's what keeps you alive.

A line from one of my 1997 columns - 'Do one thing every day that scares you' - is now widely attributed to Eleanor Roosevelt, though I have yet to see any evidence that she ever said it and I don't believe she did. She said some things about fear, but not that thing.

But you have to do what you dream of doing even while you're afraid.

I went through a long period where I was afraid of doing things I wanted to do, and you get your courage back, which is what's important.

Life opens up opportunities to you, and you either take them or you stay afraid of taking them.

You have to try things you're really afraid of, even if you pee yourself a little bit.

Do one thing every day that scares you.

I believe that anyone can conquer fear by doing the things he fears to do, provided he keeps doing them until he gets a record of successful experience behind him.

The project you are most scared to do is the one that holds your greatest growth.

It was high counsel that I once heard given to a young person, 'always do what you are afraid to do.'

It's so easy to do things you like. But then, the thing is, when you're afraid of something, face it; go for it. You become a better human being.

I think that feeling of being thrown into the deep end and doing something you never thought you would accomplish is really powerful.

The minute I think 'Oh God, I don't want to do this because I'm scared,' is the moment I have to do something, whatever it is.

Sometimes being scared of something can be good because it can give you strength. A great example for me would be acting in English! Basically, whenever I'm scared of a project, I know it's worth it.

To be held back by fear is to miss out on challenging yourself in different ways.

Half of learning a new element is just getting over the fear of doing it. Once you mentally prepare yourself enough to do the jump, that is really half the battle.