The Fear of Failure Quotes

“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“The secret to getting ahead is getting started.”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“Comparison is the thief of joy”,”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“There is no doubt in my mind that there are many ways to be a winner, but there is really one way to be a loser, and that is to fail and not look beyond failure.”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“The mind is a powerful force. It can enslave us or empower us. It can plunge us into the depths of misery or take us to the heights of ecstasy. Learn to use the power wisely." ~ David Cuschieri”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“​Did you know that from all the things we worry about, 30% are things from the past that cannot be changed, 40% are bad scenarios that will never happen, 12% are related to people's opinion of us, 10% are related to health issues (which worry only makes worse), and only 8% are things that need us to take action? (Cox, 2015)”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“​“A flower does not think of competing to the flower next to it. It just blooms.” ~Zen Shin”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“so taking the time to build experience is essential in any journey.”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“It is impossible to live without failing at something unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all, in which case you have failed by default." ~ J.K. Rowling”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“Fear is a survival mechanism, and its purpose is to alert us to the presence of a threat or danger.”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“Within the pages of this book, you will learn: Where your fears originate from and how to overcome them To redefine your perspective on failure About some of the most successful people and how they handled their failures How to swap perfectionism for progress  How to become an action taker instead of an overthinker How to stop self-sabotaging and conquer your procrastination tendencies How to increase your motivation to get more done Great ways to manage your stress and gain inner peace To desensitize yourself from the pain of rejection  To stop accepting less than you deserve  To become a happier version of yourself”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“What is wrong teaches us what is right.”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“amigos mios, please chase your dreams and goals. Even if you think you might not be the ideal candidate for a job, send your application. Even if you think someone will say “no” when you ask them out for a date, try your luck. It’s better to try and fail than not take any chance and wonder for the rest of your life what could have happened. Take risks and don’t accept anything less than you deserve. Be stubborn when it comes to achieving your objectives. Don’t take the first “no” you hear. Have faith in your own capabilities!”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“after a certain point, trying to prevent failure does more harm than any mistake ever could.”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“There is only one way to avoid criticism: do nothing, say nothing, and be nothing.” ~Aristotle”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“​Look around, and you will see that those people who dare to grab the bull by the horns are the ones that win at the game of life. They are not the most intelligent or knowledgeable. Courage/boldness/self-confidence — whatever you want to call it — is a better indicator of success than intelligence. Smart people think about all the possible negative outcomes, while the bold ones are looking for ways to figure things out.”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“deny that these factors definitely have an influence,”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“essential to understand the only person we should worry about letting down is ourselves. Even if we fail big, people won't leave us, and if they do, then maybe they weren't the right ones to have in our lives in the first place.”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism

“Think they can develop their abilities Embrace challenges and change Know setbacks aren't permanent roadblocks Seek improvement Enjoy experimenting and innovating Focus on the journey Don't see failure as an option; they continuously look to improve and learn, seeing obstacles as opportunities”
― Wilda Hale, The Fear of Failure: How To Become An Action Taker, Stop Worrying, Overcome Procrastination and Perfectionism