182 Self Doubt Quotes To Help You Overcome Any Roadblock To Success

182 Motivational Quotes On Self Doubt To Help You Cultivate That Perfect Confidence You Need

1. “We must develop our ability to endure pain. It’s very important for us to look beyond ourselves. There’s a greater good out there. We should always think about others. I know I haven’t always thought about other people before, but now I am doing it more than ever.”
2. “I’m constantly amazed by my own courage. And I suppose I have enough because I’ve never had any reason not to believe I could achieve anything I wanted.”
3. “It’s easy to lose confidence when the going gets tough. But remember that everything worthwhile takes work. You’ll reach your goals as long as you keep working toward them.”
4. The most difficult times are the ones where you feel like giving up on yourself. So just keep moving forward, no matter what. You might think that you don’t deserve better things, but who does?”
5. “When the going gets tough, keep going anyway. In fact, that’s why they call it ‘tough.'”
6. “If you think you can do something, then go ahead and try. Don’t let anyone tell you different.”
7. “Don’t worry about what other people will say; focus on what you can control. Instead of worrying about how you look, focus on making sure you’re keeping yourself healthy. When everyone else starts looking sickly, you’ll stand out. And if you really want to make a difference, people will notice.”
8. “You should never underestimate your ability to accomplish anything you set your mind to. Because nothing has been impossible until someone actually tries to do it.”
9. “There’s nothing wrong with failing. Failure is part of the process—you learn from it and move on. Most people get discouraged when they fail. They give up immediately. That’s when they start losing opportunities.”
10. “People often ask me why I’m so confident. Well, I guess I just try to stay positive. I’ve learned that if you talk about negativity, you bring it upon yourself. I refuse to let negative energy enter my life.
11. “Sometimes you find yourself feeling down without knowing why. Then you realize you’re putting too much pressure on yourself. Just take time off instead. After all, nobody forces you to feel bad.”
12. “Instead of blaming yourself for what happened, look back and think about what you did right. You probably didn’t do anything wrong. Take stock of all the things in your life that went well. If you can pull those good experiences together, you can create an impressive résumé.”
13. “You may feel alone sometimes, but you’re not. Look around you. Everybody feels lost at some time or another. Everyone goes through ups and downs. The key is to put one foot in front of the other and keep walking.”
14. “Don’t be afraid to admit you’re having problems. Being honest will only help you solve them.”
15. “You’re not perfect. Nobody is. But perfectionism is the biggest roadblock in getting anywhere.”
16. “Stop thinking about what you can’t do. Focus on what you can do, and do it.”
17. “No one is born with self-confidence. People either build it or destroy it.”
18. “In order to grow, you need to accept responsibility for your actions and take full ownership of your choices. This will allow you to become more independent.”
19. “Even though we tend to believe we have it all figured out, there are still things we haven’t yet discovered. We’re constantly learning new things. So stop trying to figure it out all by yourself. Let others guide you along the way.”
20. “You always hear the same advice over and over again: ‘Do this and you’ll be successful. Do that and you’ll advance.’ It seems like the world would be a pretty nice place if that were true, but unfortunately it isn’t.”
21. “I know you think you’re smart. You’re right. You are very smart.”
22. “To be happy, smile even while you’re sad. To be strong, laugh even when you’re scared. To be kind, forgive even when you’re angry. To be beautiful, dress up no matter what you wear. To be rich, be poor. To be famous, be unknown. To be important, serve something bigger than yourself. To be powerful, kneel before others. To be wise, don’t forget where you came from.”
23. If you want to be happier, act as if you already are. Happiness doesn’t come from changing things. It comes from changing your attitude toward things.
24. “The best thing about being young is that you have so many possibilities ahead of you. There are plenty of roads to follow. Don’t decide now which you would rather walk down. Take your time choosing, then go for it.”
25. “Successful people never give up. They keep going until they succeed.”
26. “When you make a mistake, say sorry. When someone else makes a mistake, tell them to please forgive themselves.”
27. Never underestimate the value of hard work. Hard work pays off. No matter how high you climb, you’ll always see the bottom.”
28. “Don’t worry; everything happens for a reason. And if it’s meant to happen, it will happen. Stay calm and carry on.”
29. “Be happy for everyone. Every day, someone gets up and does something wonderful. Someone somewhere is doing something extraordinary. Forgive others their mistakes. Love your enemies. Help strangers.”
30. “Live each day like it was your last. Make sure every second counts because you never know when it will be your last.”
31. “Don’t let anyone ever tell you who you are or what you can’t do.”
32. “Happiness starts the moment you choose hope instead of despair. Hope for the joy to come. Hope for the love to return. Hope for tomorrow. That’s how you live life.”
33. “Nothing great in life has been achieved without taking calculated risks.”
34. “Life gives us opportunities to learn, grow, change, evolve, improve. The greatest opportunity is to seize control of your destiny and realize your potential through choice, not chance.”
35. “We are all part of nature. We are all connected. We are all related. Our common humanity should unite us. Not separate us.”
36. “It’s not just about winning. It’s about being honest with yourself, and fighting with honor. It’s about respect. Winning is only half the battle. Being a winner means knowing you did everything possible to win.”
37. We don’t get far enough away from ourselves to truly appreciate our friends’ company. We spend too much time alone, and that hurts.”
38. We are not here forever. We are here today. Tomorrow may be gone. But we must take it one minute at a time. If there is anything good I’ve learned, it’s that you need to enjoy your life while you can.
39. “You can’t fight city hall. So why bother? City Hall wins. What matters most is what we leave behind. Your legacy is not defined by what you accomplish but by the impact you leave on those around you.”
40. “Never apologize unless you mean it. Never regret unless you try.”
41. “It’s easy to be courageous when there’s nothing left to lose.”
42. A successful person spends his time building success, not avoiding failure.
43. “There’s no better feeling than helping another person. When you think of someone else succeeding, you feel more alive.”
44. “Love is not a feeling. Love is an action. You shouldn’t expect feelings to lead you to love. Love is the only way to live.”
45. “I am my own worst critic. I’m always analyzing myself, trying to find out where I went wrong. But I’d rather focus on how I could be even better than I already am, than dwell on the things I didn’t do right.”
46. “If you want to achieve greatness, set your sights very high. Then work twice as hard to reach them.”
47. “What really matters is what you build inside yourself. How much you love yourself. And how much you believe in yourself. And if you do have self-doubt, look past it. Don’t allow it to hold you back. Look at your accomplishments. Let them inspire you. Take pride in who you are.”
48. “The secret of happiness is freedom. Happiness comes from within. You create your own happiness. You cannot give it to other people, they must take it.”
49. “Successful people say No. Unsuccessful people say Yes. Successful people say Thank You. Unsuccessful people say Sorry.”
50. “When people ask me what I would wish for, I tell them – I wouldn’t wish for anything. I’d simply enjoy the present for what it is.”
51. “Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter.”
52. “Be careful of what you pretend to know. You might end up sounding stupid.”
53. “People often mistake humility for weakness. Humility is strength. Weakness is a lack of strength.”
54. “If you don’t stand for something, then you’ll fall for anything.”
55. Sometimes you’re so busy trying to save others that you forget about saving yourself.
56. “Don’t wait until everything is perfect before you start moving forward. The best thing you can ever do is just Start!”
57. “All great leaders have been called weak. They fought their way out of poverty into power and wealth. All great leaders were once considered failures. Some were rejected by society. Failure is what makes us stronger.”
58. “Failure is not failing one step, but failing one hundred steps. That’s why perseverance is critical. Failures will always occur. There’s no such thing as perfection. Perfection is impossible. Don’t let failures discourage you. Keep going! You just haven’t reached the finish line yet.”
59. “Many times our greatest joys come from the simplest things.”
60. “You never get a second chance to make a first impression.”
61. “Never underestimate the power of a touch or a smile.”
62. “Knowledge doesn’t change anyone’s life. It’s attitude that changes things.”
63. “Do what you love. Do what you’ve got that nobody else has.”
64. “We all need encouragement sometimes. So remember to encourage others too.”
65. “There is one quality which is far more important than good looks, style or clothes: integrity.”
66. “If you can dream it, you can do it!”
67. “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.”
68. “Courage is being scared to death and saddling up anyway.”
69. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt.”
70. “A little learning can be dangerous. A lot of learning is useless.”
71. “It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. Courage to face your fears, to do things you think you should not do. Courage to live without regretting every action you took in your whole life.”
72. “Remember this — there are two types of people in the world: those who follow instructions and those who break rules.”
73. “The real measure of success is when you wake up each morning feeling like you lived through a lifetime and it was only a few hours.”
74. “To succeed in life, you must learn how to fail better.”
75. “I am a firm believer in the motto ‘if at first, you don’t succeed, try, try again.'”
76. Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass…it’s about learning to dance in the rain.”
77. Dreaming is nothing but planning to achieve your goals.”
78. “Believe in yourself. And when you reach out and grab success, you will find that it has been yours all along.”
79. “A leader is someone who gets things done.”
80. “Success is the ability to go from failure to success without losing your enthusiasm.”
81. “The secret of happiness lies within ourselves. We must dig deep down inside and fathom what we really want.”
82. “In order to know where you are going, you must know where you’ve been.”
83. “The road less traveled is the most interesting one because it leads you to places you would otherwise not see.”
84. “When I set my mind on doing something, I usually accomplish it.”
85. “Just because you fail to plan, does not mean you will fail to persevere.”
86. “Keep your head low and keep climbing.”
87. “Your mistakes are your stepping stones to success.”
88. Always trust your gut instincts. If you feel like quitting, then quit. But if you feel like pressing forward, press forward. No matter what happens, you’ll still be alive.
89. “Don’t dwell on yesterday. Remember today. Tomorrow comes soon enough.”
90. “If you don’t ask, the answer is probably no.”
91. “Be patient and persistent. The key to success is hard work and consistency.
92. “Nothing in life is guaranteed. Don’t take anything for granted. Always strive to improve yourself.”
93. “Sometimes you have to fall before you can fly.”
94. “Don’t wait until everything becomes clear; it will never happen. Live now. Make decisions. Don’t hesitate. It will always seem dark and difficult while you’re waiting for light, but as soon as light appears, your decision making abilities will make you wonder why you waited so long.”
95. “Never give up! Even if you start out walking, you’ve got lots of energy left over just because you started.”
96. “Don’t let anyone tell you anything different. You are unique, special, and beautiful in exactly the way you are supposed to be.”
97. “You cannot create your destiny, but you can decide what you wish your future to be. Be careful what you wish for, though – you might get it.”
98. I’m determined to enjoy myself. That is why I say, “
99. “Everything counts. Every moment counts. Everything counts!”
100. “Every day you are given a new chance to write the ending to your own story. There is power in every situation, good or bad. If you choose to believe that you can do more than you think possible, then you truly become powerful.”
101. “It’s time to stop talking and start living with passion. Stop talking about being successful. Start acting like successful people.”
102. “Failure is an option. Failure is a choice. A choice you will eventually have to make.”
103. “Have faith in yourself. Success won’t come to you unless you show up everyday.”
104. There are only a handful of people that have ever walked into your life and changed it forever. Most of them were once small children who found their way into your heart.”
105. “Do what makes YOU happy. Do things that excite you. Do things that you love. Your life should reflect your true passions and desires.”
106. “We all possess hidden talents and creative ideas. We need to find those things in us and let them shine through by expressing them.”
107. “Never stop dreaming. Never stop believing in yourself.”
108. “People look for retreats for themselves, in the country, by the coast, or in the hills. there is nowhere that a person can find a more peaceful and trouble-free retreat than in his own mind.”
109. “Your goals define your achievements. What are your goals? Where do you want to go?”
110. “When we reach our destination, we have already been somewhere else. So where is this place? When you dream of a place called home, it has yet to exist.”
111. “Successful people aren’t born successful. They become successful through sheer determination and perseverance.”
112. “Don’t worry if you fail at something. Worry when you succeed.”
113. Your feelings, thoughts, and actions are ultimately responsible for how you live your life. How you react to situations, what you focus on, how you feel, what you expect is all reflected back to you in your life.”
114. “A goal without a plan is nothing more than an aimless wish.”
115. “Believe in yourself and you’ll attract more opportunities to you. Believe in other people and they’ll return the favour.”
116. “The best thing you can do is accept the fact that you don’t know everything and keep learning from experience.”
117. “The best success comes to those who never give up.”
118. “If you’re going to achieve something, you’ve got to work for it.”
119. “Dream big. Make dreams happen. It doesn’t matter whether your dreams seem impossible because no one has ever achieved them before, just as long as you believe with all your heart that they can be done.”
120. “Be willing to take risks. Take action. Don’t wait until tomorrow. Tomorrow may never come.”
121. “Take control of your own life. No one can do it for you. No one can change your life except you.”
122. “Stop listening to others opinions. Get out of your comfort zone and step outside your box.”
123. “Keep moving forward. Keep striving for greater heights. The higher you climb, the farther you see.”
124. “You must be willing to pay the price to get what you desire.”
125. “Make mistakes. Learn from them. You can’t learn anything new if you don’t make any.”
126. “Life is full of surprises. Some good, some not so good. But always remember, you can handle whatever comes your way.”
127. “Every great journey begins with one single step.”
128. “No one can be satisfied with less than he deserves. If you think you deserve more, then ask for more.”
129. “Never forget your past; it gives you strength for the future.”
130. You cannot control every aspect of your life but you can control how you deal with each situation.
131. “Do not let anyone tell you that you cannot accomplish something. Just find a reason why you cannot, then find a way around it.”
132. “Learn to accept compliments gracefully. Be humble enough to acknowledge them and grateful enough to appreciate them.”
133. “Always strive for continuous improvement. Nothing worth having comes easy.”
134. “Nothing worth achieving comes easily either.”
135. “Don’t be afraid to start over again. Life’s too short to waste time and energy dwelling on failures.
136. “Don’t follow the crowd. Do what feels right to you. Because there will always be someone who wants to lead, but none like you.”
137. “There’s no such thing as failure unless you refuse to try.”
138. “Whatever you attempt, I’m confident you can do. All you need is a little determination and some guts.”
139. “Everything happens for a purpose. And while you may question God about his reasons, do not doubt him.
140. “It takes courage to move beyond what we fear most to reach our goals. Fearlessness comes with practice.”
141. “In order to live happily, you have to choose happiness, rather than allowing things to happen to you.”
142. “Happiness is a decision made by you. There are many ways to do it. What matters is that you decide to be happy.”
143. “Live in the moment. Enjoy this day because it might well be your last.”
144. “Forgive yourself for your errors and forgive others for theirs.”
145. “Some doors open for a reason. Others close forever.”
146. “People often say that their road was harder than everyone else’s. Yes, but only some people really knew how hard it really was.”
147. “Your actions speak louder than words.”
148. “When you realize what you want, go after it with everything you’ve got.”
149. “Sometimes, when you least expect it, you’ll find the door opens into a whole new world.”
150. “What you do today does reflect upon you tomorrow.”
151. “The greatest joys of my life came not through achievements or material possessions, but from being able to help other people.”
152. “I don’t regret doing what I did yesterday, only what I didn’t do today.”
153. “If you’re going to dream, dream big! Don’t settle for less than your heart desires.”
154. “Successful people believe they have obstacles. Unsuccessful people believe they are without obstacles.”
155. “Failure can come at anytime, anywhere. It doesn’t matter whether you’re rich or poor, famous or unknown. Failure is an experience that all humans share.”
156. “A goal without a plan is just wishful thinking. Plan your steps toward success and take action everyday.”
157. “As long as you keep moving forward, nothing can stop you.”
158. “Determination is the key to any achievement.”
159. “We must learn to think before we act. If we don’t, we shall become victims of our own emotions. We’ll lose sight of why we wanted to achieve in the first place.”
160. “Every step you make toward your dreams helps to create more opportunities to fulfill those dreams.”
161. “Rejection is inevitable and part of life. However, if you’re willing to continue working towards your dreams, you never know where rejection will lead you.”
162. No one ever becomes successful overnight. The journey is the destination.”
163. “You have choices, so use yours wisely. Choose the path that leads to fulfillment.”
164. “Seize the day! Believe in yourself!”
165. “Strive to excel; strive to succeed. You cannot fail if you never start.”
166. “Everyone has greatness within them. Those who see themselves as failures haven’t yet reached their potential.”
167. “Don’t let anyone tell you what you can or can’t accomplish. Be skeptical of any person who tells you otherwise.”
168. “Do not give up on your dreams.”
169. “Learn from each mistake you encounter along the way, and move on to the next opportunity.”
170. “Never look back, even if you stumble.”
171. “Always strive to improve yourself and your abilities.”
172. “Nothing worth having comes easy. It’s always going to cost something.”
173. “One bad day doesn’t mean you failed. One good day doesn’t mean you succeeded either. Each day is different, and each day presents a new challenge.”
174. “Each day brings new challenges, new problems to be solved, new things to learn. Always remember this: there is no failure. There are only results based on past performance.”
175. “There will always be someone better than you in every field – and that should push you to work harder.”
176. “Remember, if you want something enough, you will find a way to get it.”
177. “Life is a series of experiences, both positive and negative. Learn from your mistakes, grow from your successes, and be grateful for the lessons life teaches you.”
178. It takes courage and faith to change direction and follow your dreams. But once you decide, you need discipline to go the distance.”
179. A problem well planned will seldom make trouble when it is properly carried out; but he who attacks a problem with inadequate preparation, will certainly suffer defeat.
180. “The most difficult thing is to win, once you’ve lost. So pick yourself up, brush off your clothes, and start again. Never quit. And, never, ever, surrender.”
181. “Dreams are like stars. Even though they may seem far away, they shine brightly, never fading away.”
182. “Whatever the circumstance, you are still YOU. No matter how much you might feel like giving up, you still have the ability to choose to do something about it.

Final Thoughts

I hope that these inspirational quotes have helped you get started on being less self-conscious and self-doubting.

Best of luck!