Setbacks Quotes

“Live the Life of Your Dreams
When you start living the life of your dreams, there will always be obstacles, doubters, mistakes and setbacks along the way. But with hard work, perseverance and self-belief there is no limit to what you can achieve.”
― Roy T. Bennett, The Light in the Heart

“A Plan B life can be just as good or better than a Plan A life. You just have to let go of that first dream and realize that God has already written the first chapter of the new life that awaits you. All you have to do is start reading!”
― Shannon Alder

“When you start living the life of your dreams, there will always be obstacles, doubters, mistakes and setbacks along the way. But with hard work, perseverance and self-belief there is no limit to what you can achieve.”
― Roy Bennett

“Recovery is full of ups and downs.
There is no such thing as a linear life.
But you can always turn your setbacks into setups to come back stronger.”
― Brittany Burgunder

“I can accept failure," said the wise one, knowing failure is just a stepping stone to epic success. It's like a crash course in winning, teaching you what not to do on the path to greatness. So, embrace failure like your quirky sidekick, guiding you through the plot twists of life with humor and resilience. Remember, failure isn't the end; it's the prequel to your legendary comeback story!”
― Life is Positive

“No one cared who I used to be. That I once had a career. That I was good at it. To them, I was just the girl with the apron and the tired smile.”
― Elle Christopher, Where Loyalty Lies

“Do not be tempted to remain in your sunken place. Rise up! Cheer up! And never give up!”
― Michael Bassey Johnson, Night of a Thousand Thoughts

“He/She : "I don't wanna give up on my dream, but it seems so hard to go through anxieties on a regular basis. And, then some insecurities and judgements add up to the misery."

Me : "I wouldn't have come this far by giving up on my dreams. I have gone through and still go through anxieties, failures, and setbacks. But I have never given up my struggle to achieve my dreams in life.”
― Avijeet Das

“He/She: "I don't wanna give up on my dream, but it seems so hard to go through anxieties on a regular basis. And, then some insecurities and judgements add up to the misery."

Me: "I wouldn't have come this far by giving up on my dream. I have gone through and still go through anxieties, failures, and setbacks. But I have never given up my struggle to achieve my dream in life.”
― Avijeet Das

“The path to success is often paved with setbacks and challenges. Stay resilient, stay patient, and watch miracles unfold before you.”
― Prem Jagyasi, Carve Your Life: Live a great life with carvism

“To get anywhere, a woman must fall. You can fall by being tipsy, getting ahead of yourself, by missing a step. You can fall because there was a blind alley, a sharp curve, a slippery surface, or a stumbling block. You fall because somebody pulls the rug out from under you or because the whole time as you stood, believing you were on solid ground, there was a trapdoor directly beneath you.”
― Gina Barreca, Fast Fallen Women: 75 Essays of Flash NonFiction

“Culpa" may mean "fall," but implies responsibility. A culpable woman is a capable woman, and an admission of guilt is the price of admission into a life of free will.”
― Gina Barreca, Fast Fallen Women: 75 Essays of Flash NonFiction

“As soon as you feel your own desire, you fall. To feel deeply is to fall far. The fallen woman is controlling or out of control; she is out for herself or out of her mind; she is out for blood and out of bounds. A fallen woman is a dangerous woman because she has nothing left to lose.”
― Gina Barreca, Fast Fallen Women: 75 Essays of Flash NonFiction

“Each setback in your life harbors a narrative; endeavor to ascend with each occurrence and reimagine that narrative to serve your benefit.”
― Ephantus Mwenda Njagi, The Girl From America

“Underachievement doesn't always define a person permanently. Countless successful individuals overcame early struggles, proving that potential can be realized despite initial setbacks.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“Underachievement can be transient state, not necessarily a permanent label. Many accomplished individuals faced setbacks early in life before realizing their full potential.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“Whether deliberate or unintentional, underachievement reflects a complex interplay of conscious decisions and subconscious patterns that influence performance.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“Underachievement is a description of the gap between a person’s potential and his performance. By identifying and addressing the contributing factors, we can bridge this gap and unlock the extraordinary capabilities within.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“The life stories of great minds like Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln remind us that setbacks are not predictors of future success.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“Underachievement is not a life sentence. History is filled with examples of remarkable individuals who turned setbacks into success, demonstrating the potential for growth and improvement.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“Underachievement can be just a phase in a person’s life. Numerous accomplished figures, from Einstein to J.K. Rowling, faced challenges early on but went on to achieve greatness.”
― Asuni LadyZeal

“Life has a way of taking you exactly where you are meant to be. Even when things don’t go according to plan. Even when you sense it’s time to say goodbye to people, places, and things. Even if your unexpected setbacks lead you smack center to new opportunities and profound experiences.”
― Dana Arcuri, Intuitive Guide: How to Trust Your Gut, Embrace Divine Signs, & Connect with Heavenly Messengers

“It’s those very setbacks, detours, trials, and life transitions that become steppingstones on the path to your brilliant destination. All the while, your intuition orchestrates amazing miracles and signs around you. The key is to trust your gut and the signs crossing your path. Some of the divine signs include:

• Red Cardinal Birds
• Rainbows
• Butterflies
• Deer
• Angelic Encounters
• Vivid dreams of departed loved ones, friends, & pets
• Triple Digits
• White Feather
• Plus, so much more”
― Dana Arcuri, Intuitive Guide: How to Trust Your Gut, Embrace Divine Signs, & Connect with Heavenly Messengers

“The moon rises, no matter how long the night— you too can rise after any setback.”
― Dipti Dhakul, Quote: +/-

“All of these setbacks are major set-ups.”
― Corina Abdulahm Negura

“Setbacks aren’t endings, they prepare you with knowledge and advantage for your next move.”
― Marion Bekoe

“Setbacks are not endings; they are preparation.”
― Marion Bekoe

“If you make a habit of dismissing or catastrophizing your setbacks, you can also fall into a feedback loop that causes those reactions to magnify.”
― Thomas Lu, The Personal Sustainability Handbook: 60+ Practices to Sustainabilize Your Health, Finances, Relationships and Beyond

“No matter how I spun it, my life became a lazy Susan of shit sandwiches.”
― Jennifer Welch, Life Is a Lazy Susan of Sh*t Sandwiches

“The great thinkers have been writing about the suckiness of life since writing was invented.”
― Jennifer Welch, Life Is a Lazy Susan of Sh*t Sandwiches