Limitless Quotes

“My story was never about what happened to me; it was always about what I did with it.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“There are two ways to view the future: What if? and Why not? Looking forward through a lens of What if? subconsciously places limits on our potential, anticipating failure rather than allowing ourselves to see the vastness of possibilities that lie before us. On the other hand, Why not? recognizes we have an inherent right to chase that dream, no matter the odds, and it roots our goals in a mindset where anything is possible.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I now know that the only true failure is not allowing myself to dream in the first place.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I began to measure victories not by the outcome, but by the investment: Did I give everything I had that day to accomplish my best?”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“Grief is funny that way; when it strikes the second time, it carries the scars that formed the first time, too- but it also reminds us that we have survived once before and we can again.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I knew I had to do what needed to be done, and I simply had to hold on to the faith that it would work out in the end. In swimming, as in life, there are things that can pull us down, weights we may not even be aware of until we let go.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“But just because I had come so far, it didn’t mean the healing process was over; in fact, I realized it would probably never end. It would just keep changing and adapting along with me, taking on deeper meaning with every new experience and every new season of my life.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“The moment I realized I held the key to my destiny, I truly became limitless.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I knew that this season of heartache would pass, and that the pain I felt that day was building my strength for the next morning, when I would pull myself up, wipe my eyes, and keep pushing ahead. I also knew that this was not the last time I would have to face a sudden heart-wrenching change in direction. None of us can control what is going on in the world; all we can do is decide how to bring light to our corner of it.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“Your world may never return to what it was prior to your sudden moment of impact, and your life might be forever changed- but maybe, just maybe, it is this very hardship that will carry you forward beyond anything that you dared dream possible.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“Hope allows us to know, deep down, that regardless of what our circumstances bring, we have the strength to carry on.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“Never had I understood more deeply the importance of writing my own ending rather than accepting the narrative of what my story was “supposed” to look like.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“That’s the thing about love- it doesn’t seek to change you, and it isn’t predicated on what you can bring to the table... love becomes what it needs to be in the moment or the season, evolving and adapting, but never wavering.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“...love doesn’t make exceptions; it is all-encompassing.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“When we learn to celebrate the intangibles- the symbolic victories that stem from who we are instead of simply what we can do- we elevate persistence, discipline, tenacity, and grit. We become better people rather than just a name in a record book. Not every victory can be quantified. When we separate success from a specific outcome, we gain a new metric by which to evaluate our lives and find the meaning that comes in the journey.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“There is just something more inspiring about fighting to the finish than sailing easily to gold... the persistent pursuit of excellence is infinitely more valuable than any kind of flash-in-the-pan success. Winning is something that happens in a moment, but grit is about the long haul. Resilience is not something you can hold- but when you have it, nothing can hold you back.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“How do we find the balance between stopping- stepping back to refocus so we don’t end up working against ourselves and our ultimate goals- and just plain quitting? We need to learn to embrace those moments of clarity when our body and mind tell us, “This is your best for right now,” instead of fighting against them.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“Success is looking back and knowing that you did everything in your power to navigate your days with integrity, courage, humility, and compassion- while simultaneously honoring your desires to be all that you dream possible.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“This, I believe, is the heart of every person’s journey. We all have an inherent desire to be recognized and celebrated for everything we can do and everything we have accomplished instead of being characterized by what others may perceive as a loss. Our ability to succeed in this pursuit lies in the truth that we define our limitations; our limitations don’t define us unless we allow them to do so. When we are afraid of reliving a trauma, an embarrassment, or a hurt, we end up making decisions from a place of fear. We are afraid of coming in last, so we never even try... But the difference between first place and last is infinitely smaller than the difference between last place and never even having tried.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I realized the importance of trusting myself to find a way to rise in any situation- to react with dignity, strength, and truth. It’s our responses, not our circumstances, that define us in the end. Our lives reflect the choices we make with the hand we are dealt, not the cards themselves. It’s up to each of us to decide whether to keep fighting and rise above all that seeks to keep us down or give up and accept the weights and challenges that constrain us. Whatever burdens you are carrying in your life, know that you inherently possess the power to rise above them. In the water, your body instinctively wants to find air. Lose the things that are keeping you below water and allow yourself to surface. Allow yourself the freedom of breathing again- that’s what keeps you alive. The weight of anger, resentment, and regret only weigh down the person still carrying them; in other words, holding on to resentment doesn’t hurt anyone but you. Let those burdens go and let your soul rise above.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I was seeking balance- to embrace the present while not getting lost in the uncertainty that lay ahead.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I was seeking balance- embrace the present while not getting lost in the uncertainty that lay ahead.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“Simply by shifting our own outlook, we change our own little corner of the planet, and that ripples outward.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I acknowledged the power of healing to restore my heart so that I could grow into the fullness of who I had become, instead of staying tethered to ideas of who I used to be.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“But rising above doesn’t always mean sticking it out; it simply means doing the right thing and trusting that everything will work out.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“In the act of forgiveness, I created my own closure- and most of all, I reclaimed my power. In my journey toward healing, I found that forgiveness is the way we liberate ourselves as we let go of anger, resentment, and hate, and instead fill our hearts with love, compassion, and hope. There is a power that comes with forgiveness- a lightness of spirit.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“Even something you may think you are “over” is still a part of who you are; it still leaves its mark on your story and your heart. There’s no such thing as leaving the past totally behind; life has a way of circling around, of doubling back, of taking unexpected detours to areas way off the map. True, the shortest line between two points is the most direct one, but that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s always the best.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“Society is really good at projecting its own insecurities onto us- all of us. Anything that might be different from whatever we’ve collectively decided is “normal” becomes a prime target. Who hasn’t been told our dreams were too big or too out of the ordinary, or our voice was too loud or too quiet, or our vision of ourselves too much or too inaccurate to matter? Who hasn’t been made to feel unworthy or ashamed for wanting to live our truths?”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I could live limited by other people’s perceptions of what I could or should do, or I could pursue the life I wanted. It wasn’t about the medals or the records, but about believing in my own worth enough to chase my goals with everything I had in me. And that’s true for all of us. When we draw our identity from our own passions and core values rather than someone else’s expectations, only then are we able to fulfill our greatest potential. Of course, there will be times when we question the struggle or days when we don’t feel up to the task, but it’s up to each of us to turn our excuses into fuel. When you catch yourself saying, “I can’t do this because...,” ask whether you really believe that or if you are just settling for someone else’s idea of what you should be. It may seem hard today, but you know what’s even harder? Living the rest of your life boxed in by other people’s restraints.”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance

“I was more than other people’s assessments of my worth or my abilities or my aspirations. It wasn’t outrageous to believe I deserved love and respect. It wasn’t a reach to think that I could have a fulfilling life. My hopes and dreams were no less valid than anyone else’s. Of course, that didn’t mean I was guaranteed success- no one is- but it did mean that I owed it to myself to try. What is brokenness anyway, except someone else projecting their own insecurities onto what they imagine your worth to be?”
― Mallory Weggemann, Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstance