Personal Development Quotes

Shape yourself before the world shapes you.

~ Mahyar Mottahed

Move towards your dreams inch by inch or suffer the pain of regret.

~ Matthew Donnelly

You must make time daily for your physical, emotional, mental and spiritual development.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

The difference between a professional victim and an empowered person is NOT what has happened to them, but the way in which they REACT to what has happened to them.

~ Miya Yamanouchi

When you make the decision to start something new, first figure out the jobs you want to do. Then position yourself to play where no one else is playing.

~ Whitney Johnson

Self Love is a romance of its own kind. Remember self love does not imply being selfish and just thinking about your own happiness. I believe it is an idea which revolves around acceptance of yourself as you are so that you can accept others as they are. It is a principle of loving your own being so that you are full of love and positivity. It is about coming to peace with your own self and letting go of your past wounds, it is about healing. Self Love is about becoming a butterfly from a caterpillar. It is about personal development, it is about an evolution. Self Love is about seeing yourself through your own eyes.

~ Jasz Gill

It is only when you take responsibility for your life that you discover how powerful you truly are

~ Allanah Hunt

The only thing tougher than developing leadership skills is attempting to be successful without them.

~ Orrin Woodward

I refuze (refuse) to allow society to dictate my limitations.

~ Tony Kates

I believe the real reason we pursue anything in life is not for the thing itself, but for who we become on the way to its accomplishment. We strive to accomplish things in the attempt to mold ourselves. The greatest benefits Jiu Jitsu will have in your life will have nothing to do with Jiu Jitsu. It is this simple understanding that allows me to persist in my study. Even on the rare days when I may not have a burning desire to practice Jiu Jitsu, I am reminded that my practicing Jiu Jitsu is more accurately my practicing to become a better human being. The lessons I learn on the mat will serve me in every area of life-- personal development, relationships, business, and the like.

~ Chris Matakas

A forced smile covers many struggles and has the power to improve perspective. Despite any difficulties, a smile can change everything!

~ Karen Gibbs

We frequently applaud failure in theory, but the dirty little secret is that it makes all of us feel at least a little ashamed.

~ Whitney Johnson

It is only when we admit our ignorance that we can hope to overcome it.

~ Chris Matakas

I believe we must pursue mastery for who we become along the way in its achievement. When we progress in Jiu Jitsu, that newfound experience and wisdom transcends into all areas of our lives. We use Jiu Jitsu as the vehicle for growth, but that growth radiates over all of human activity. Someone who devotes time and energy in learning this skill is learning far more than how to subdue an opponent. The student learns persistence, perseverance, pattern recognition, problem solving, and most importantly, learning how to learn. In the arena of life, these virtues are far more valuable than any guard pass.

~ Chris Matakas

We must passionately learn, unlearn and relearn.

~ Lailah Gifty Akita

Trauma is personal. It does not disappear if it is not validated. When it is ignored or invalidated the silent screams continue internally heard only by the one held captive.

~ Danielle Bernock

Envy is the slow poison that finally slaughters peace.

~ Dr. Jacinta Mpalyenkana

If you are expressing gratitude then you are in the present moment. If you are in the present moment then you are expressing gratitude.

~ Matthew Donnelly

To build a respectful, kind and loving relationship, begin by being respectful, kind and loving to yourself

~ Shya Kane

Developing a world class vision is the secret to world-class motivation.

~ Steve Siebold

When one door shuts... sometimes it's best to leave it shut, and move on...

~ Scott Joffe

The ability to continue moving when you are feeling scared, fearful or lazy is the sign of true mental strength.

~ Matthew Donnelly

If you are satisfied, you bring your satisfaction to the moment and fill the circumstances of your life with that satisfaction. If you are dissatisfied, however, no one and nothing can produce contentment for you.

~ Shya Kane

Champions learn how to develop empowering beliefs and invest a substantial amount of time solidifying those beliefs, mostly through their own self-talk.

~ Steve Siebold

World Class leaders know the secret to motivating themselves and others is discovering what they will fight for when the going gets rough.

~ Steve Siebold

The collective consciousness of the people we associate with on a daily basis has an influence on our consciousness. Which holds us back from our true potential. Even if we believe that we are fully aware of our thoughts, feelings and emotions. The bigger picture will only present itself as we continue to grow.

~ Matthew Donnelly

Like all living things, you were created for unlimited growth and possibilities. Keep growing. Keep changing. Be everything you were meant to be.

~ Eleanor Brownn

Entrepreneur, the development of your daily discipline will determine then deliver your desired distinction.

~ Onyi Anyado

We do not know today whether we are busy or idle. In times when we thought ourselves indolent we have discovered afterward that much was accomplished and much was begun in us.

~ Ralph Waldo Emerson

And how does one basically recognize good development? In that a well-developed man does our senses good: that he is carved from wood which is hard, delicate, and sweet-smelling, all at the same time.

~ Friedrich Nietzsche

An abundance of money, alcohol, or power doesn't change you, it simply reveals who you truly are.

~ Rob Liano

When confidence is deemed arrogance..Happiness and joy deemed showing off self..Strong words deemed mere big talk and rhetoric..Small minds..only time will prove and show the truth..

~ Abha Maryada Banerjee

Determination knows that you can do what it takes, even if that is hard or frightening, in order to achieve the goal you seek.

~ John Patrick Hickey

Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning is the only personal development book that does not mention it.

~ Jarno S.

Many have risen to a very high level of success where their personalities weren't able to keep them long enough. This is why It is highly recommended that you work on yourself while working on your dreams.

~ Hafiz

You don’t have to be a miser, just be wiser with your money.

~ Dorethia Conner Kelly

The problem we have in the world is that most people don’t take the time to develop themselves, even though they’ll readily spend that time on many useless and irrelevant things.

~ King Samuel Benson

Education in the form of knowledge and wisdom are only as powerful as how we use them in our daily lives.

~ Matthew Donnelly

Do not allow your thoughts of what was to steal what can be.

~ John Patrick Hickey

Success-minded people know that the greatest enemy to today's success is yesterday's success.

~ John Patrick Hickey