Joel Osteen Quotes

People who say it cannot be done should not interrupt those who are doing it.

There are always going to be critics. But I have got to go out there and do my job.

You know, it sounds corny, but I believe in myself. And I work hard.

Everything you try to do in life, of any value, people are going to be saying, 'No, no, no.' You have to have the ability to not see that or hear that.

I remember when I was in college, people told me I couldn't play in the NBA. There's always somebody saying you can't do it, and those people have to be ignored.

I have found it advisable not to give too much heed to what people say when I am trying to accomplish something of consequence. Invariably they proclaim it can't be done. I deem that the very best time to make the effort.

If I listened to my critics, I would still be at home under my bed right now.

As an outside; don't worry about failure, because failure will take care of itself. Focus on success.

A long time ago when I was very little, I dreamed about being on stage. Some people told me I would never be able to do it, so I only paid attention to those who told me that I could.

Enter every activity without giving mental recognition to the possibility of defeat. Concentrate on your strengths, instead of your weaknesses... on your powers, instead of your problems.

I always believe in myself, no matter what my ranking.

If there's something that you're passionate about, don't let other people take that passion away from you. If they tell you it's something you can't do, most likely you can do it, so don't give up.

I never doubted the fact that I could make it. I always believed in myself.

I'm just trying keep focused and believe in myself, that's been my game plan.

I think it's important to inspire other people to try and do things that people discourage you to do.

You have to believe in yourself and believe in what you are doing all the time.

I just want to keep working hard. I just want to keep improving myself. And I just want to prove people that I can play in the real game.

If something's gonna make you happy, and you know it's gonna make you happy, and it's what you want more than anything in the world, don't let someone else discourage you and talk you out of doing it just because they're doubters.

When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.

What I do is prepare myself until I know I can do what I have to do.

You can have whatever you want if you believe in yourself and keep your feet firmly planted in the ground.

I do think a key to success in any walk of life is having a short memory and a thick skin - I know it has served me well over the years.

Follow your own star!

Don't let negativity affect your vision. A lot of people have said harsh things, but I don't let it affect me. If anything it gives me more enthusiasm and pushes me to do better in my career so I can prove them wrong.

When people criticize me, instead of putting my head down, it gives me energy to do even more.