Worth It Quotes

“Studies conducted at Northwestern University have shown that people who can interpret negative events in relatively positive terms—or describe what lessons they learned from struggles—tend to have higher self-esteem, an optimistic outlook, and a sense of being more in control of their lives and environment.”
― Amanda Steinberg, Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms

“Yes, you’ll fly right into storms and get thrown around a bit. But you’ll be fine. I believe in you.”
― Amanda Steinberg, Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms

“Roots and wings—roots to know you have a family who loves you and a secure home, and wings to chart your own path, the confidence to face whatever obstacles may get in your way,”
― Amanda Steinberg, Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms

“Life doesn’t go in a straight line from leaving school, to making money, to having a family and retiring. And because of this—because of how we thought our lives would go and what we felt entitled to—we feel like we’re doing things wrong, like we’ve made a mistake. Things are not working out, and it’s our fault. But that’s a trap. And it’s totally demoralizing and unmotivating. You’re riding a wave between storms, not climbing the stairway to heaven. Got it?”
― Amanda Steinberg, Worth It: Your Life, Your Money, Your Terms