Barbara Sher Quotes

A direct statement about yourself is considered objective only if it is negative. If it's positive, it is considered subjective. And 'objective' means it is accurate, and 'subjective' means it is conceited self-delusion.

Imaginary obstacles are insurmountable. Real ones aren't. But you can't tell the difference when you have no real information. Fear can create even more imaginary obstacles than ignorance can. That's why the smallest step away from speculation and into reality can be an amazing relief...The Reality Solution means: Do it before you're ready.

Thinking about swimming isn't much like actually getting in the water. Actually getting in the water can take your breath away.

Change is not only likely, it's inevitable.

Not fulfilling your dreams will be a loss to the world, because the world needs everyone's gift - yours and mine.

It's only too late if you don't start now.

Irreverence is a declaration of independence.

Isolation is the dream killer.

The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act.

Isolation is a dream killer.

A good work is a partnership between you and nature... Nature will help you every step of the way.

But who you are is not a concept in the sky, and it's not a record of you accomplishments either. The most original and creative side of you can re-emerge only when you get time of your own, free time, wide-open time, uncommitted time, time in which to go after dreams or do absolutely nothing if you choose. Without it you can't have a self.

Originality is genius. If you respect and care for it, it will take you on the ride of your life.

When you play it too safe, you're taking the biggest risk of your life. Time is the only wealth we're given.

Down deep we really know our worth, but we don't have easy access to that knowledge. We need to hear praise coming from outside ourselves or we won't remember that we deserve it.

Doing your own thing is a generous act. Being gifted creates obligations, which means you owe the world your best effort at the work you love. You too are a natural resource.

The cure for sorrow is to learn something.

Everyone has unique gifts and talents. What you love is what you're gifted at. To be completely happy, to live a completely fulfilled life, you have to do what you love.

You cannot tell your heart what it wants. Your heart will tell you

Life isn't supposed to be an all or nothing battle between misery and bliss. Life isn't supposed to be a battle at all. And when it comes to happiness, well, sometimes life is just okay, sometimes it's comfortable, sometimes wonderful, sometimes boring, sometimes unpleasant. When your day's not perfect, it's not a failure or a terrible loss. It's just another day.