Amy Purdy Quotes

Self-actualized people are independent of the good opinion of others.

The thing is, if you're in this world, you have to do things for yourself, not for others, because everyone will judge you for anything.

I don't need anybody to tell me how to be alive.

Let me do me.

Being self-made means doing things your own way - and doing it without any handouts.

You know what, I'm out there to give 100%, and I do what I think is best. I really don't care what other people think.

I'm going to give it my all, but I'm also going to know my worth, know that I have options, and that's the best feeling in the world.

I moved from Stockholm to London, and I didn't want to work with my parents or have them help me in any way, I think just to prove to myself that I have my own talent.

I wanted to prove to myself I can do something on my own. Not for the world, but for myself. To have that self-confidence.

I feel I'm my own quarterback and have accomplished my own things.

No one else has ever opened doors for me. I opened them myself.

I think it is important to let your kids have independence and ownership. Let your kids do what they have a passion for.

I'm not trying to keep anybody happy.

I always knew that I would have to make it on my own somehow.

I don't need government to be successful.

If I had to live my life in anticipation of what others thought of me, little would get done.

I don't make demands. I don't tell you how it should be. I'll give you options, and it's up to you to select or throw 'em away. That should be the headline: If you're insecure, don't call.

The spirit of self-help is the root of all genuine growth in the individual.

I no longer need to be someone's wife. I'm doing okay as I am.

I don't have any influences, any heroes, it's just me.

I think it's a mistake to ever look for hope outside of one's self.

The big things I've had are things I bought myself.

My life is proof that I don't need you to do what I do. If there's no one to see it, I'll watch it.

I didn't want to be that artist that is successful as a result of someone else. Not that that's wrong, but I felt like I had what it took. I really believed I could do it on my own, so I wanted to try, at least.

No bird soars too high if he soars with his own wings.