Emmanuel Jal Quotes

When you feel gloomy, think what has been done within the last year. How, rising from nothing.

I do not allow myself to be overcome by hopelessness, no matter how tough the situation. I believe that if you just do your little bit without thinking of the bigness of what you stand against, if you turn to the enlargement of your own capacities, just that itself creates new potential.

Don't let the negatives of life control you. Rise above them. Use them as your stepping stones to go higher than you ever dreamed possible

I just want people to know you can get through stuff. I hope people can see that in what my life has been and where it is going.

I want to talk to the bullied kids of the world. Tell them to hang on, it will get better. Know that an 'Iron Chef,' actors, musicians, artists and all successful people have probably been bullied in their life. And the best part of your life is yet to come. Whatever it takes to live, do it!

Go forward, knowing that you are greater than the challenges of your time.

I want to let little kids know that no matter what situation they come up in, that they're not exempt from success. All I ever wanted was for people to believe in me and just recognize my potential. I came, I struggled, I made it, I conquered.

I want to share some insight into why someone would want to be a SEAL. A lot of us faced obstacles growing up. I didn't have any type of real nurturing as a kid. I hope people will relate to my story and go, 'Hey, if this guy can do it, so can I.'

One of the wonderful things about Oprah: She teaches you to keep on stepping.

I wrote 'Option B' because I want other people to know it can get better, and I want to help people make it better.

When something wrong happens in your life and you read someone else's story in the magazine, you definitely get inspired that if she can do it, then I can also do it.

My favorite phrase is, 'God only gives struggles to people who can overcome it.' I saw it in a book, and it helped me out so much.

Believe in yourself. Push to your highest limit.

The theme of my life is overcoming. It is my personal mantra and what I help other people do.

I see I'm changing the game and opening doors for others, from my beginning from the east end of London. It's not a sob story; it made me the person I am today. It's seeing kids from any area or background you're from. There's a chance; you can make it.

Having a dream, living that dream, losing that dream, dreaming again and then having that dream come true again is one of the greatest feelings ever because I'm stronger.

I just wanted to speak to the streets and give them motivation on making it out. Whatever situation they're in, know that they can make do and have a better life.

We're not defined by our circumstances, and we can always find a way to rise above it.

Learn from this, there's a light at the end of the tunnel. Hell does have an exit, and I found it. For those who are still looking for a way out, I left the door open and I'll be waiting for whoever wants to grow with me.

Remember, success is a journey not a destination. Have faith in your ability. You will do just fine.

Accomplishment comes from making positive efforts, even in the face of negative circumstances.

You can turn your life around. You can through hell and back. It is possible. Never underestimate yourself. I believe in you.

When you hit a wall – of your own imagined limitations – just kick it in.

It's easy to become hopeless. So people must have hope: the human brain, the resilience of nature, the energy of young people and the sort of inspiration that you see from so many hundreds of people who tackle tasks that are impossible and never give up and succeed.

No matter where we live on the planet or how difficult our situation seems to be, we have the ability to overcome and transcend our circumstances.