Quotes & Sayings About Overcoming Obstacles

You will come across obstacles in life
fair and unfair. And you will discover, time and time again, that what matters most is not what these obstacles are but how we see them, how we react to them, and whether we keep our composure. You will learn that this reaction determines how successful we will be in overcoming
or possibly thriving because of
them. Where one person sees a crisis, another can see opportunity. Where one is blinded by success, another sees reality with ruthless objectivity. Where one loses control of emotions, another can remain calm. — Ryan Holiday

The more challenging the obstacles in life, the greater the satisfaction in overcoming them. — Murad S. Shah

Don't run from your weakness, you will only give it strength. — Stephen Richards

Endurance is spiritual. — Lailah Gifty Akita

You have to dream big and go for it. Surround yourself with people who believe in you and ignore those who try to bring you down. Never give up, no matter what - overcoming obstacles makes you stronger! — Shannon MacMillan

If you expect life to be easy, challenges will seem difficult. If you accept that challenges may occur, life will be easier. — Rob Liano

Success means you have succeeded in overcoming the obstacles and finally realizing the goal. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Who can see inside the deepest recesses of your imagination and manifest those wishes into your daily experience? Who can appreciate those subtle nuances of character you've acquired by overcoming your deepest fears? Who can truly respect those things that are no longer a part of you because of all your work to release them? Who can see the strength left behind in the wake of your unique struggles and obstacles? Who will see you for who you are, appreciating everything that is there, everything that is not, everything that can be, if you do not? Who else can? — Vironika Tugaleva

God will not allow you to add the words "next time" to now faith. — Johnnie Dent Jr.

Think of the most discouraging thing that you are currently carrying or the biggest project you can't seem to tackle. Forget about how it happened, forget about how you got there, just look at the clock, and before that number changes, do one little thing to make it better. After you do, enjoy your moment of victory, and then do it again. In less than the time it takes you to blink, the past will burden you no more. — Dan Pearce

The secrets to happiness include enterprise, exploration of one's interests and the overcoming of obstacles. — Bertrand Russell

Many people who gain recognition and fame shape their lives by overcoming seemingly insurmountable obstacles, only to be catapulted into new social realities over which they have less control and manage badly. Indeed, the annals of the famous and infamous are strewn with individuals who were both architects and victims of their life courses. — Albert Bandura

God's grace grant us immeasurable ability to overcome adversity of any type. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Success is overcoming obstacles on the way to your dreams, — Karl Mecklenburg

To keep on battling and overcome the obstacles is what makes a true fighter. — Mauricio Rua

I am more than my scars. — Andrew Davidson

The magic beauty of simultaneity, to see the loved one rushing toward you at the same moment you are rushing toward him, the magic power of meeting, exactly at midnight to achieve union, the illusion of one common rhythm achieved by overcoming obstacles, deserting friends, breaking other bonds - all this was soon dissolved by his laziness, by his habit of missing every moment, of never keeping his word, of living perversely in a state of chaos, of swimming more naturally in a sea of failed intentions, broken promises, and aborted wishes — Anais Nin

Maybe that's what growing up was really all about. Adults always say how complicated life gets as we age, but really, I think we just look for bigger challenges to overcome. Our biggest fears stretch from sleeping without our beloved teddy bear to finding out that we have no purpose in life. Did time, maturity, and overcoming obstacles offer the kind of contentment so evident in Orvin? Or did we just simply give up and surrender to the life we were already living? — Renee Carlino

Art is always about overcoming obstacles between the inner condition and the skill for expression. — Ai Weiwei

Scars are reminders of the obstacles we've overcome. Wear them proudly. — Ashton Kutcher

The building of a just society means overcoming every obstacle to the creation of authentic peace. — Gustavo Gutierrez

It isnt enough to believe in something; you have to have the stamina to meet obstacles and overcome them, to struggle. — Golda Meir

If we know what can happen in a minute will could have avoid all tragedies. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Without doubt, princes become great when they overcome the difficulties and obstacles by which they are confronted, and therefore fortune, especially when she desires to make a new prince great, who has a greater necessity to earn renown than an hereditary one, causes enemies to arise and form designs against him, in order that he may have the opportunity of overcoming them, and by them to mount higher, as by a ladder which his enemies have raised. For this reason, many consider that a wise prince, when he has the opportunity, ought with craft to foster some animosity against himself so that, having crushed it, his renown may rise higher. — Niccolo Machiavelli

There are uncertainties in life. The development of inner strength is vital for overcoming any adversity. — Lailah Gifty Akita

I once believed soft, warm, beautiful things could never flourish in an environment of hard concrete and cold, dark bricks. — Tom Winton

If we didn't have nightmares, we wouldn't wake up every morning chasing our dreams. — Joyce Rachelle

Hopeful dreams - even where crack kings' and dope fiends feast. Dust from the ash and rubble; they shine like bright stars once the mic is gripped and the bars are spit. — T.F. Hodge

He who doesn't want to face his or her challenges shall always face challenges! — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Do your fears warn of external dangers? Or, are they the kind that keep you from becoming more of your true self? — Gina Greenlee

Stubbornness is a weapon.
People tend to draw it out when a sensitive part of their identity is threatened - be it dignity, honor, pride, desires, etc. If loaded with righteous resolve, stubbornness can assist in overcoming obstacles and achieving great feats; however, more often than not it is loaded with anger, used as a means of destruction for both the possessor and those whom he turns his weapon upon. It is best utilized by wise individuals who are able to dispassionately perceive if their stubbornness will accomplish good, or if it should be put away and replaced by a humble substitute to spare the lives of everyone affected. — Richelle E. Goodrich

God has given me the will and the force to overcome all obstacles. — Napoleon Bonaparte

If Colin Powell was president, I'd follow him. I wanna get into politics. That's the way for us to overcome a lot of our obstacles. — Tupac Shakur

The perpetual obstacle to human advancement is custom. — John Stuart Mill

She had wanted me to hold rape inside me like a dark pearl, keep it in there, as it grew, as I grew cramped, as it overtook me as hidden things do. Secrets become lies. I'd carried in every step I took this lie, the shame of it. — Aspen Matis

The spirit of hope will sustain you in every situation. — Lailah Gifty Akita

In the modern view, unbridled personal freedom is the only good to be pursued; any obstacle to it is a problem to be overcome. — Anthony Daniels

It's not as easy as it looks to come back from the dead. — Nicholas Kaufmann

Adapt to any situation. — Lailah Gifty Akita

No matter where you once were, no matter how dark your storm, God doesn't want you to remain there. Overcoming may not be easy, but it's possible when you ask your Father to battle for you. — Dana Arcuri

Overcome the prideful need to measure your worth by how much more successful you are than others, by operating from a core belief grounded in abundance. — Richie Norton

There is strength in every struggle. Struggles create opportunities for you to become stronger, wiser and better. The moment you shift your thinking from "I cannot" to "I must," you will begin to see 'Beyond the Pain' and draw strength from within. Learn to see each obstacle as a stepping stone and watch your life change significantly. — Kemi Sogunle

The most important reason for your "no" is that you need your downtime so you won't behave like a jerk because you're depleted. And you don't want to battle an appetite spiked by the stress of overcommitment. But that's your secret; others don't need that information. So just smile, say no, thank you, and keep moving. — Holly Mosier

May you find the grace of triumph in any situation. — Lailah Gifty Akita

Never be afraid to offer a smile; sure the risk is that a few foolish people may misinterpret your kindness as weakness, but the reward in their error be that at least they cannot blame you because you did show your teeth. — Johnnie Dent Jr.

We all have obstacles. The feeling of satisfaction comes by overcoming something. — Marta

Every person who has grown to any degree of usefulness, every person who has grown to distinction, almost without exception has been a person who has risen by overcoming obstacles, by removing difficulties, by resolving that when he met discouragements he would not give up. Make up your minds that you are going to overcome every discouragement, and that you are not going to let any discouragement overcome you. Those — Booker T. Washington

God is so much bigger than our 'what ifs' that he can turn them into 'why nots — Gary Rohrmayer

I guess, the hardest obstacles I've had to overcome in my life are deaths of people close to me. — Guy Burnet

Never trust someone that claims they care nothing of what society thinks of them. Instead of conquering obstacles, they simply pretend they don't exist. — Tiffany Madison

SEX is designed for people who like overcoming obstacles. — Philip Larkin

You do not continue to sit on thorns that continue to prickle you. If the prickling continues, ponder and continue — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

The bottom line is that if you become a master at handling problems and overcoming obstacles, what can stop you from success? The answer is nothing! And if nothing can stop you, you become unstoppable! — T. Harv Eker

Unlike humanity, my mind isn't so frail as to simply climb under gravity and submit to God. — Lionel Suggs

Always listen to experts. They'll tell you what can't be done, and why. Then do it. — Robert A. Heinlein

If you have a big destiny, you're going to have to meet and face some big demons. But the good news is that your strength and power is big enough to conquer them all. You are strong enough to overcome all obstacles in your way and to fulfill your Destiny. — Jeanette Coron

Life stories with themes of ruin can trap us. Life stories that are triumphant can transform us. — Meg Jay

The Power of The Heart is capable of overcoming without effort almost every negativity. — Steven Redhead

The difference between a stumbling block and a stepping stone is how high you raise your foot. — Benny Lewis

Overcoming obstacles requires commitment and strength. Despite all odds, face each journey with courage, each struggle with accomplishment, and each challenge with victory. — Lorna Jackie Wilson

Before your reach your destination, you'll find yourself going through the wilderness. There's some survival skills that you'll need master through the wilderness journey. While in the wilderness, your faith will be tried and tested. You'll become humble. Your vision for your life will get clearer. You're in training for your purpose. You'll lose some friends, because there's some folks who are only with you because of where they think your journey will lead THEM. Don't worry, they're a little confused ... but it was meant for them to get lost during this phase. Walk on. Continue on your journey. Soon, you'll be approaching the mountain. Get ready to climb! — Yvonne Pierre

You become limitless when you overcome what holds you back. — Lorii Myers

Early in her career, Muse engaged her skills for technical purposes, such as document translation and schematic visualizations for government entities. She continued to write and paint poetically, in secret, using her pen name, Muse. An inner compass is evident in her work. Pieces reflect both past and present dilemmas; while showcasing her victories in overcoming these obstacles ~ all from her faith based perspective. Light touches of modernism play hand in hand with old world strokes, offering highly visceral readings. — Earl M. Coleman

Faith is not for overcoming obstacles; it is for experiencing them - all the way through! — Richard Rohr

Anybody who believes in something without reservation believes that this thing is right and should be, has the stamina to meet obstacles and overcome them. — Golda Meir

I've been motivated by overcoming challenge and overcoming the hurdles and obstacles that face me. There still is plenty out there to get motivated by. — Andre Agassi

Going out on a date was very cheap in those days [1962]. I borrowed my father's station wagon, put in a gallon of gas for 29 cents, went to the movies for 50 cents a ticket, bought a pack of cigarettes for 25 cents, and had a McDonald's hamburger for 19 cents apiece. It was very doable. — Aslan Ben Eliahou

Don't let the situation say stop to your true purpose;say stop to the situation. Situations are situations and you are you — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Always be ready for criticism for there shall always be people who shall be ready always to criticize you. The positive lesson you learn from your critics, is the most important thing which matter and not just the matter! — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Allow not, the shallow intentions or vile aspirations of others to taint your heart; Love always. - With an abundance of positivity you will counter the negative, always. — Tiffany Luard

One of the hardest obstacles I've had to overcome in my life was not understanding how to draw healthy boundaries. I finally learned it's perfectly OK to say no. — Maria Canals Barrera

Plant seeds of expectation in your mind; cultivate thoughts that anticipate achievement. Believe in yourself as being capable of overcoming all obstacles and weaknesses. — Norman Vincent Peale

Do not despair of your life. You have force enough to overcome your obstacles. — Henry David Thoreau

Life will throw all kinds of obstacles our way. It's our job to scramble over them and hunt for the little miracles tucked away, then leave some reminders for the people that follow behind us. — Emily Page

It's part of life to have obstacles. It's about overcoming obstacles; that's the key to happiness. — Herbie Hancock

The major lesson Tiggers need to learn is that if they don't control their impulses, their impulses will control them. No matter how much they do, Tiggers are never satisfied because they don't know the feeling of accomplishment that eventually comes when one persistently applies one's will to the attaining of non-immediately-reachable goals. — Benjamin Hoff

We are the same, you and I. Whether samurai or night-hawk, the Suruga Dainagon or member of the Toudouza, it makes no difference. My sword is the proof ... — Takayuki Yamaguchi

In the journey of life, certain paths may seem to be leading nowhere because of a mountain or hill on the way which may seem to be the end of the journey, but should a pilgrim of life climb such a mountain with tenacity and courage and gets to its apex, he would not only deeply feel and understand the tenacity and the courage it takes to climb the mountain, but he would also see ahead and have a clearer picture of the way forward better! — Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

Face your fears and you will be able to conquer them. — Bohdi Sanders

Success is a tale of obstacles overcome, and for every obstacle overcome, an excuse not used. — Robert Breault

Without overcoming the obstacles on the path, how can you get to the top of the mountain? — Lailah Gifty Akita

All ways will lead and take you there as long as you know where you want to go. — Auliq Ice

When you anticipate adversity, you can then plan for adversity. You may never gain control of it, but you can keep it from controlling you. — T Jay Taylor

Faith and perseverance is the key to overcoming obstacles. — Lorna Jackie Wilson

The U.S. Olympic spirit award is an award that is given to an athlete who embodies the Olympic spirit in more ways than just on the playing field, in showing incredible perseverance, in overcoming obstacles, and what we wanted to do is have everybody can vote on-line. — Brian Boitano

I don't believe in the Law of Attraction. There were things I wanted in my life that no amount of positive thinking was going to make it a reality for me. However, I have learned to believe in the Law of Tough Love. Life has thrown a dozen tragedies at me. I did what any Christian would do
prayed for the outcome I wanted, but God was tough and only gave me what I needed. I now realize that life is not about fulfilling a wish list; rather a need list. Good and bad experiences are on the horizon. How else does a person change, grow and evolve? And just like any warrior woman, I won't simply survive
but thrive! — Shannon L. Alder

However difficult the objective, there is always a way of overcoming obstacles. He seeks out alternative paths, he sharpens his sword, he tries to fill his heart with the necessary determination to face the challenge.
But as he advances, the warrior realises that there are difficulties he had not reckoned with.
If he waits for the ideal moment, he will never set of; he requires a touch of madness to take the next step. — Paulo Coelho

God takes us through the fires to refine us like gold. — Lailah Gifty Akita

The pressure of adversity is the most powerful sustainer of accountability. It's as though everything you do is multiplied by 50 in order to surpass those with a head-start. I was never capable of slacking when at the threshold of failure. — Criss Jami

it's not the obstacles in our life that define us. It's the grace we display when overcoming them. — Tracy Brogan

Those who don't know how to suffer are the worst off. There are times when the only correct thing we can do is to bear out troubles until a better day. — Ming-Dao Deng

Always follow your dreams, even if they lead you down a few dark alleys. — Teresa Mummert

The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it. — Moliere

The greater the destiny, the greater obstacles you'll have to overcome. No great destiny comes without great challenges and sacrifices. — Jeanette Coron

Many times we are our worst enemy. If we could learn to conquer ourselves, then we will have a much easier time overcoming the obstacles that are in front of us. — Stephan Labossiere

The best method of overcoming obstacles is the team method — Colin Powell

Life is a series of obstacles and setbacks; living is overcoming them. — Dean Karnazes

I'm okay with standing in my way and in turn allowing it to impede my progress, but I'm okay with the struggle of overcoming obstacles despite myself. — Josh McDermitt

I hope you both know you mean a lot to me too. — Jayson James

Male conspiracy cannot explain all female failures. I am convinced that, even without restrictions, there still would have been no female Pascal, Milton, or Kant. Genius is not checked by social obstacles: it will overcome. — Camille Paglia