Bobby Darin Quotes

Now I have the bravery to do fine things.

'Postcards' was just a way of slapping myself in the face and saying, 'You can do anything! Just go for it!'

Think new thoughts. Grab life with both hands, take opportunities you have, & create the ones you need.

The best way to be, is to do.

Remember that nobody will ever get ahead of you as long as he is kicking you in the seat of the pants.

Just do what makes you happy and try. Just go out and audition.

My teacher says that everything that you want in the world is one step away, you just have to figure out which direction to step in.

You get given an opportunity, and that is the jumping board; from there you have to build your own path.

My advice is don't keep asking yourself if you can do something. Just get out there and do it. You can really surprise yourself.

The first step is you have to say that you can.

We live in a culture that relishes tearing others down. It's ultimately more fulfilling, though, to help people reach their goals. Instead of feeling jealous, remember: If God did it for them, He can do it for you.

When it comes down to it, at the end of the day, I need more out of my life and I need to push myself harder. And if at the end of the day I don't have it, then I don't have it, but at least I'm going to put myself out there. If I fail, I'm going to fail terrifically.

I like motivational books, because I like the go-getting American spirit - your destiny is in your own hands, life is what you make it, don't accept your limitations, jump before you're pushed, leap before you look.

Banish the words 'I can't' from your vocabulary. Remember: If 'can't' equals 'won't', 'can' equals 'will.'

You can't just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You've got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.

Fake it until you make it.

If you believe in what you're doing, you should just do it. You'll keep getting better.

My unanticipated success as a sportscaster is a perfect example of the importance of saying yes to yourself, even when you are uncertain.

I realised that if I did what I wanted to do, it would work.

I feel liberated, empowered, inspired and motivated. Fear holds you back from achieving what you want in life.

It's a good thing to imagine yourself doing something you think you can't. I do that every day because, basically, if I had it my way, I'd just stay home and think about what I'm having for supper.

You don't get happy by sitting around going on, 'Oh this is a horrible situation, what to do?' You've got to find the courage to change that. I think change is extremely hard for people.

You can be more productive, confident, comfortable with insecurity.

One of the secrets to happiness is knowing when to take chances. If you don't, the odds are that you will fall into a rut.

You don't actually need confidence or good self-esteem to be successful. You just need to have courage.