Russell Westbrook Quotes

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.

There was times when I was bullied about dancing and stuff. But you couldn't hit me hard enough to stop me from doing it.

There's a lot of people that hate on me, but I'm really willing to prove 'em wrong.

One girl came up to me - I remember it so vividly - she said, "You're not fit to model socks." It crushed me. But at the same time, it made me unbelievably determined to prove everybody wrong and prove to myself that I could live an incredible life.

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

When I was growing up, I said I wanted to be a model, but people said I had no chance and when I realized my ambition, people in the business still continued to state negative stuff.

I was always told that I was too small, too skinny, too slow, not tough enough, and I never ever believed what people told me.

I love it when people doubt me. It makes me work harder to prove them wrong.

When people push back on you and don't think you can do it, and you struggle a little bit and wonder if they're right, it drives you to be successful and to be a great player.

Being told you're too small and never going to make it is an opinion. And it's a valid opinion, and it's something you take in your stride.

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

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

I've seen a lot of women give up after they've had three or four bad gigs in a row. It's very difficult to learn not to take nasty heckles personally.

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

My first impression when I made it through was 'Good, because I'm going to prove to you that I deserve to be here', because they told me that sometimes I lack confidence in my performance and sometimes I'm not as consistent as they'd like me to be.

There's always going to be someone out there who doesn't like what you do, doesn't like your style, your face. That's part of life. But I feed off that. I don't think I'd be where I am today if it wasn't for that. It puts a little fire in the belly, keeps me going so I can prove so many people wrong.

I grew up a skinny kid with a funny last name and coke bottle glasses, so I experienced my fair share of bullies. But I learned, with the help of humor and resilience, to never give up.

When I have criticism that I feel is unfair, the rejection does disturb me, but it also strengthens me. I used to get turned down for all sorts of jobs. I used to writhe in pain, but then I would say, 'Good. Good. I will get stronger for this.'

No matter how many people say you can't do something, use that as inspiration to prove them wrong.

I had a lot of negative comments, but it made me stronger and made me want to do more in my game. It made me more determined if anything.

I had people telling me how much I sucked and how bad my music was, but I didn't allow that to discourage me to the point where I didn't want to do music anymore.

I think it's the same for everyone in any walk of life - if people put you down, you want to prove a point.

I've been doubted all my life.

A lot of people underestimated me, and I'm used to that.

I've been a guy that everyone has counted out over the years as an undersized four-man. I've always been doubted.