Empowered Mindset Series: Words to Live By
Welcome to the Empowered Mindset Series!
Welcome back to the Empowered Mindset Series!
If Dream. Believe. Achieve. is the foundation, then the words we live by shape how we think, act, and grow. The way we speak to ourselves and the messages we surround ourselves with can either empower us—or hold us back. That’s why this next installment is all about Words to Live By—a collection of powerful quotes that make us stop, think, and maybe even say, ‘I needed this today.’ Sometimes, the right words show up exactly when we need them, offering a fresh perspective or a little nudge forward.
💡 Think of this as your personal pocket guide to empowerment—one quote at a time. So grab your coffee (or tea—we’re inclusive here) ☕, get comfy, and let’s dive in. Because, as you’ll soon see, the best transformations start with a shift in mindset… and a really good quote.
Positivity & Happiness
Mindset is a Choice – Quotes about the power of a positive attitude and choosing happiness as a daily habit.
“Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions.” — Dalai Lama
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.” — Aristotle
"Love life. Engage in it. Give it all you’ve got. Love it with passion because life truly gives back, many times over, what you put into it." – Maya Angelou
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” — Winston Churchill
“Keep your face always toward the sunshine—and shadows will fall behind you.” — Walt Whitman
"Life is what you make it. Always has been, always will be." – Eleanor Roosevelt
“Happiness is not in another place but this place…not for another hour, but this hour.” — Walt Whitman
“Positive anything is better than negative nothing.” — Elbert Hubbard
Growth Mindset
Flex Those Brain Muscles – Quotes about the willingness to learn, embracing challenges, and finding wisdom in differing views.
“The mind is just like a muscle—the more you exercise it, the stronger it gets and the more it can expand.” — Idowu Koyenikan
“We find comfort among those who agree with us, and growth among those who don’t.” — Frank A. Clark
“A person who never made a mistake never tried anything new.” — Albert Einstein
“Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.” — Mahatma Gandhi
“The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice.” — Brian Herbert
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” — Benjamin Franklin
“Learning never exhausts the mind.” — Leonardo da Vinci
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." – C.S. Lewis
Breaking Free from Comparison
Your Journey, Your Rules – Quotes reminding you to focus inward and stop measuring yourself against others.
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” — Theodore Roosevelt
“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” — Oscar Wilde
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Don’t compare your beginning to someone else’s middle.” — Jon Acuff
“Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your inner voice.” — Steve Jobs
“No one can make you feel inferior without your consent.” — Eleanor Roosevelt
Building Confidence
Let That Inner Light Shine Through – Quotes that celebrate the power of self-belief and taking action to build inner strength.
"Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I’m Possible!'" – Audrey Hepburn
“Nothing can dim the light that shines from within.” — Maya Angelou
“To love oneself is the beginning of a lifelong romance.” — Oscar Wilde
"Believe in yourself and all that you are. Know that there is something inside you that is greater than any obstacle." – Christian D. Larson
“The moment you doubt whether you can fly, you cease forever to be able to do it.” — J.M. Barrie
“Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” — Theodore Roosevelt
“Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence.” — Norman Vincent Peale
"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." – William James
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams! Live the life you've imagined." – Henry David Thoreau
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us." – Ralph Waldo Emerson
Courage to Take that First Step
Bold moves don’t start with certainty—they start with action. Taking that first step can feel daunting, whether it's pursuing a dream, making a big life change, or simply stepping outside your comfort zone. These quotes remind us that progress starts with a single step—no matter how small.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." – Wayne Gretzky
"Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game." – Babe Ruth
"Everything you’ve ever wanted is on the other side of fear." – George Addair
"Dream big and dare to fail." – Norman Vaughan
"Don't wait. The time will never be just right." – Napoleon Hill
"Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I’ll try again tomorrow." – Mary Anne Radmacher
"It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop." – Confucius
Practicing Gratitude
Counting Your Joys, Not Your Likes – Quotes on finding beauty and abundance in the small things.
“The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see.” — Mary Davis
“Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” — Cicero
“Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.” — Robert Brault
“Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life.” — Melody Beattie
“Wear gratitude like a cloak, and it will feed every corner of your life.” — Rumi
"I am thankful for all of those who said NO to me. It’s because of them I’m doing it myself." – Albert Einstein
What’s Next?
This is just the beginning! Over the coming weeks, we’ll take a deeper dive into each of these themes—breaking down how they shape our mindset and impact our daily lives.
💬 What’s a quote that has inspired you? Drop it in the comments—we may feature it on our site!
✨ Stay tuned, stay inspired, and let’s keep thriving together—one mindset shift at a time. ✨