Quotes About Determination

In any inner city, there's not a lot of opportunities, and you really have to dig out and chase what you want to do, 'cos it's not handed to you, so.

Inner strength is very important.

As long as I feel that inner strength, I'll be all right.

It takes an inner strength to succeed.

I want to encourage all kids to cultivate inner strength.

You've got to try to close every inning out, take it one inning at a time, one batter at a time.

If I don't go 200 innings, it's been a tough year.

I saw that there are people who will connive against innovation. They're hostile to it. And that has shaped my behavior ever since.

Listen, you never can do anything innovative, you can never do anything special if you always find a way to doubt yourself out of it.

All innovators face challenges and seldom enjoy family support.

I am the type of artist where you can't tell me anything. I have always been that way. I am right. I don't need any input.

There has never been a company that has wanted me, which sounds insane.

I know it's insane to think that I could fly. But to make it possible, you truly have to believe in it - to go to a place that's not accepted.

The whole decathlon is ridiculous, but the 1,500 meters is insanity.

My experience has shown me that the people who are exceptionally good in business aren't so because of what they know but because of their insatiable need to know more.

Of course, there are things I'm afraid of, but I'm not afraid of insects.

I was very insecure approaching the idea of directing a feature film. I told myself I would not move until I felt I was moving in power rather than moving in desperation to make a movie.

I don't like downtime, and I just am too insecure that I'll not work again if I don't start the ball rolling on the next round of things. Everything takes so long to make and come to fruition.

I am very insecure because that's how I have played cricket. Since Under-14, I was told, 'If you don't perform, you will be dropped.' I have started living with this system.

A lot of people keep saying that I am insecure and I keep trying to axe my co-actors' roles, but that's rubbish!

Some people will be quite happy you have failed and will find a way to tell you so directly and indirectly. Yep, that is life. Do not let their insecurities impact you.

I am an insecure person. I have my own insecurities about lots of things, but I am pretty secure as an actor.

Insecurities did creep in and there was a time when I was going to say yes to crappy films, but then soon, I got back to my senses.

I'm still learning and trying to become a better actor. I still feel insecurity.