Ashton Eaton Quotes

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

I've come over so many obstacles over the years, so now when things get chucked at me, I know that I can get through to the other side with the mindset that I've got.

I look at what I have as a challenge and I could list a whole bunch of different challenges. And I choose not to be daunted by any of them.

When something an affliction happens to you, you either let it defeat you, or you defeat it.

Once you've wrestled, everything else in life is easy.

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

Being born and raised in Chicago made me tough. It made me strong. I feel like I can deal with anything. I truly believe that in my heart.

I can muster up the courage in the difficult situations to get me through.

No difficulty can discourage, no obstacle dismay, no trouble dishearten the man who has acquired the art of being alive. Difficulties are but dares of fate, obstacles but hurdles to try his skill, troubles but bitter tonics to give him strength; and he rises higher and looms greater after each encounter with adversity.

You've got to be able to hang in there in some uncomfortable pockets and uncomfortable situations, where you're going to take a hit and deliver the football.

I think we all face situations in life, where we are not sure if we will be able to make it. I have been through such experiences and for me, the real hero is the one who rises above obstacles.

I proved to myself that I can overcome a lot of things that probably would have broken some people.

I'm always strong. I'm tough.

I didn't need to get knocked down to know the fortitude that I have in me.

I need to have people doubting me, because that's when you dig deep and find out what you're made of.

I'm a big boy with big shoulders and I've had some real world issues so getting some stick online doesn't bother me.

After people become convinced they have what it takes to succeed, they persevere in the face of adversity and quickly rebound from setbacks. By sticking it out through tough times, they emerge stronger from adversity.

Life is not easy for any of us. But what of that? We must have perseverance and above all confidence in ourselves.

Confronting and overcoming challenges is an exhilarating experience. It does something to feed the soul and the mind. It makes you more than you were before. It strengthens the mental muscles and enables you to become better prepared for the next challenge.

If you have a strong belief in yourself, in what you are doing and what you want to do, no adversity is too difficult to overcome.

If you can keep your wits about you while all others are losing theirs, and blaming you. The world will be yours and everything in it, what's more, you'll be a man, my son.

Adversity, and perseverance and all these things can shape you. They can give you a value and a self-esteem that is priceless.

I have faced rejection in this business because of my appearance, but that has only made me stronger and more determined.

Having red hair is never good when you're a kid. I was picked on a lot and didn't have a lot of friends. But I think that gave me a thick skin and helped make me a better person.

Do something everyday for no other reason than you would rather not do it, so that when the hour of dire need draws nigh, it may find you not unnerved and untrained to stand the test.