Kellan Lutz Quotes

At first, I was scared to show fear because you can never be sure how people will perceive you. But I dared myself to do that, to stand out. Now I'll talk about being beaten up or robbed or making a stupid decision because of a girl or whatever.

I think what I would say to my younger self, and probably to younger, just starting-out writers is that a lot of times you're just afraid to put yourself out there, and it's uncomfortable because it's working up the courage to do something, to push yourself to do those things.

My mother taught me early on not to be afraid to put myself out there - especially as a woman.

There are kids don't want to do something because they're afraid of looking stupid to their peers. There comes a time when they start protecting themselves, instead of extending. I want to make sure that they're always trying to extend themselves.

It took me realizing that a broken heart has never actually killed anyone to find the courage to ask for what I want, in just about every situation. That was part of my own growing up.

I'm not afraid of putting myself out there to someone and then them passing on it. At least you could have gotten a 'yes.' So it's worthwhile to have the cojones to do it.

There have been people in my life who have told me I have to put myself out there more. But it's so hard for me to do that.

Don't be afraid to look silly.

I try to be unafraid of making a fool of myself.

Until you're ready to look foolish, you'll never have the possibility of being great.

I'd rather attempt something I'm not sure I can do.

Powerful women often get concerned with this idea that they're going to be seen in this unforgiving light. Screw that. It's so old-fashioned... It's so uninspired and actually really cowardly.

Putting myself out there knowing I can be criticized - it's ironic, but to me, that's the most empowering thing.

It's so easy to do things you like. But then, the thing is, when you're afraid of something, face it; go for it. You become a better human being.

I'll keep doing the things I don't know if I'm good enough to do.

I need to put myself out in the world and be brave and be uncomfortable. When I do, it means I can enjoy life so much more.

The big turning point for me was a school debate in sixth year when, against all odds and to everybody's surprise, I put myself forward... I wrote this funny speech and was determined to do my own thing, and it wasn't on topic and people were laughing a lot. I really can't describe how wonderful an experience it was.

I'm not afraid to look stupid and I'm not afraid to look like I'm trying too hard.

On the 'Jersey Shore,' people got a glimpse through a keyhole of who I really am. But the world really started to see me on 'Dancing With the Stars.' I am not the best dancer. That was never my strong point. But I wanted to let people know, hey, this kid is risking a lot just to know a different side of him.

I had to find the courage to share not only myself but my art with the world. I faced fear, and I went for it. I wasn't a failure, and I'm very proud of myself.

I think I'm taking risks and putting myself out there.

I'm not scared to sing songs. I'm not scared to walk out the front door and make a mistake.

I'm not afraid to take a step and if I fall, I fall. I pick myself up and move on. If we can all learn one thing in life, it's don't be afraid to take on something that you believe you're capable of achieving.

I wish I had put myself out there a little bit more and experienced people more instead of protecting myself.

When I dare to be powerful - to use my strength in the service of my vision, then it becomes less and less important whether I am afraid.