Roger von Oech Quotes

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

I want to try new things and put myself out there and take some risks.

I'm always looking for a new thing that really terrifies me that I think I can't do it and accomplish that.

I felt, and it may sound a bit stupid, that I want to try things that are hard.

What all my years in improvisation taught is that - if you're going to grow as a performer - you have to try some new things. You've got to be willing to take a few risks.

It seems like the more I live, the more I realize that saying 'yes' is almost never a mistake. If you say no, it might feel safe, but then you end up going nowhere.

Whenever there's a role that scares me, I get panicked and nervous. I know that greatness might come because I'm going to get out of my own element and comfort zone.

I've usually found that the greatest rewards in my life come from taking on things that are a little bit scary.

I'd rather attempt something I'm not sure I can do.

One thing about pushing yourself outside your comfort zone is that you're going to make mistakes, and you're going to fall flat on your face sometimes.

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

I think doing things that scare you a little is a good thing. A little bit of fear is never a bad thing. A healthy amount of fear makes everything taste better.

And as a woman, you need to take risks. Don't stay too long in your own swim lane.

I'm someone who likes new things, likes change. But I also like challenges. I was a little bit of a prisoner to my challenge each time.

I don't live my life based on fear of failure. I live my life with an understanding of failure and I'm embracing it, because every time I fail, I learn something new.

People are afraid of trying something new, of failing even before they start. My point is, what is the worst that can happen? You will fail and friends who warned you will say 'I told you so!' So you made a mistake - and will hopefully make many more. But hey! The real tragedy is not the mistake you make, but not learning from it.

You do have to challenge yourself. I think scared is a good thing.

I've learned in my life that it's important to be able to step outside your comfort zone and be challenged with something you're not familiar or accustomed to. That challenge will allow you to see what you can do.

A life lesson for me is, how do you muster the courage to take on a new risk? Whether it's starting up a business or taking on a new project or expedition. I think the risks that we take are all relative to the risk-taker.

I've never understood why some people hesitate before diving into unfamiliar tasks or activities. I couldn't imagine wanting more instructions about anything.

I learned to always take on things I'd never done before.

I don't know if I'm a daredevil, exactly, but I do enjoy a good challenge. It's the only way you grow.

I don't ever want to get too comfortable in my career or life. My nature is such that I'm always looking for new challenges.

Too many people don't do things for fear of falling. You'll never get good unless you fall. Experiences and new accomplishments are feelings we should never lose.

Do one thing every day that scares you.