Evan Ross Quotes

My mom told me to do whatever I wanted to do and don't get too anxious about it.

A lot of people ask me what my mom has taught me about modeling. The truth is the things she teaches me go deeper than what pose to make or what my good side is.

Maybe the worst thing is not caring what people think. That came from my mother. She was the biggest influence on my life.

I've just learned how to put things into perspective and how to not be afraid of change while making decisions for myself. Also, asking for what I want and demanding what I need and being more confident in who I am and my ability.

But the real secret to total gorgeousness is to believe in yourself, have self confindence, and try to be secure in your decisions and thoughts.

Conventional wisdom tells us to avoid taking unalterable action while at a low point in life. I have never been conventional.

Being able to take care of myself is something that my mom really instilled in me.

All I have to do is what's right for me.

You can work for other people and still be a #GIRLBOSS; it's more about a state of mind and knowing yourself well enough to know when you're making decisions for yourself or because the world expects them of you. And guess what? It's okay to do that sometimes, too.

I learned a long time ago the wisest thing I can do is be on my own side, be an advocate for myself and others like me.

Your joy comes from how you think, the choices that we make in life.

I tell all the young guys, don't make choices because somebody else is telling you it's good from a career-maintenance perspective.

I was taught as a young child by my parents and family to love myself.

You have to just make the choices you make in life. I made the choices I made because I believed they were right for me.

I don't mind talking about 'what might have been,' but I am not one to doubt or regret most of my decisions.

I better know how to take care of myself.

Indeed, many of life's most fun and pleasurable choices come with potential dangers. It's important for my son to grow up recognizing that what might appear exciting or inviting at first glance could also have eventual negative consequences.

Who do you want to be: the radical man who can make a choice in one second, or the man who never takes decisions? That's the question: who's the best? Actually, there is no best.

I do not regret anything I do.

Having goals can be useful, but don't lose sight of how great you are and how much you can help yourself and others right now.

I think we've all done things that are a detriment to ourselves, and we've all made good choices that have brought good things for us.

I'm a real advocate for 'Live your best life.' The cha-cha is not my best life.

You've got to be your own best friend.

I woke up one day and thought, 'Enough is enough with bullying myself.' The war is within you, and that's also where it's won. You just have to tackle your insecurities and then let them go.

Growing up, I was utterly oblivious to the fact that Mom was teaching me all that. But I was instantly aware of her final lesson, which was hidden in her notes and leters. As I read them I began to understand that in the end you are the only one who can make yourself happy. More important, Mom showed me that it is never too late to find out how to do it.