Nathan Chen Quotes

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

Looking back on my life, I wish I'd stepped forward and made a fool of myself more often when I was younger - because when you do, you find out you can do it.

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.

Do one thing today that scares you - and you already know what that is! - and go do it. Even if you just make one step toward it, it will help you look at the world differently.

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.

Success begins at that magical moment when you declare to yourself, your friends, and the universe that you believe you can do something different.

I like to do something I fear.

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.

With few exceptions, one ought always do what one is afraid of.

I'm a firm believer in doing things that scare you.

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

You have to have the courage to face the unexpected. This is the difference between people who do things and people who don't dare, who don't dare to live.

Once upon a time, I was very shy and you wouldn't even see me in a room. Then, when I was 16, I made the conscious decision to not be afraid of anything - this was about the time I picked up the bagpipes too - and my life pretty much changed forever.

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.

If something scares me, then I have to do it. My biggest fear in life is fear.

I used to be very shy. When I first started, I had to go to a casting, and I had to go in a bikini. I thought I was too skinny. But I went in and got the job! And that's how I started.

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.

Self-confidence is something I've always lacked in. But finally, at some point, I just decided to be honest.

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

Courage - you develop courage by doing small things like just as if you wouldn't want to pick up a 100-pound weight without preparing yourself.

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 knew I could make people laugh but I was frightened of doing it. I thought, 'What if I'm crap, what if I'm no good at it?', but I knew I should have a go and shouldn't sit inside watching other people do it on television.

Learning to ask is like flexing a muscle. The more you do it, the easier it becomes. I started by learning how to ask for the small things in my life, and eventually I could make the Big Daunting Asks.

I've always been very shy. Now I don't care anymore.

I'm just grasping everything, getting as much knowledge as I can, and continuing to learn and not being afraid to take challenges and actually take action.