Jack Canfield Quotes

I have lived by one crucial principle since I was 24 years old. I don't blame or complain about things like the economy, the government, taxes, employees, gas prices, or any of the external things that I don't have control over. The only thing I have control over is my response to these things.

To believe that your husband, wife, parents, kids, boss, job, bank account, or body is even partly responsible for your emotions, to think that there are bullets 'out there' that you have to contend with, that there are stressful life events to overcome, is to miss something vital.

I'll worry about things I can control.

I don't get upset over things I can't control, because if I can't control them, there's no use getting upset. And I don't get upset over things I can control, because if I can control them, what's the use in getting upset?

What I say is the only thing I can control.

I can't worry about external factors, I have to focus on myself.

To believe that your husband, wife, parents, kids, boss, job, bank account, or body is even partly responsible for your emotions, to think that there are bullets 'out there' that you have to contend with, that there are stressful life events to overcome, is to miss something vital.

We are not a victim of our emotions or thoughts. We can understand our triggers and use them as tools to help us respond more objectively.

I try not to worry about things that I can't control.

When we direct our thoughts properly, we can control our emotions.

Sometimes I have to shut off the omnipresent disco ball and flashing lights that are always in my head. It's a part of maturing, I guess - just learning that it's not just always about a quick, easy fix of getting people to dance.

I feel like you get more bees with honey. But that doesn't mean I don't get frustrated in my life. My way of dealing with frustration is to shut down and to think and speak logically.

I can only control the way I play.

I just try to control what I can control.

Even when I wasn't playing, I always had a smile on my face because if I acted sad or mad, it wouldn't help me.

I don't think I get that upset over things.

I just focus on what I can control, and that's how hard I play and my attitude.

I can't control what people say, but I can control what I do.

There's times where I go off the rails like anybody else. For the most part, I try to keep it, 'Hey, this is what we're dealt and this is the situation, so let's make the best of it.' Keep a positive attitude.

If you take control over those things you can, you are better able to negotiate the unexpected.

I only can control what I can control.

I just control what I control.

I don't really feel any pressure. I can control only what I can control.

I just move forward and not worry about the things I can't control.

Why worry about things you can't control when you can keep yourself busy controlling the things that depend on you?