Quotes by Mel Robbins
Last Updated: 09 Mar 2025
“Action eliminates doubt. Stop thinking, start doing.”
“Action is the bridge between your dreams and your reality.”
“Action is your superpower. Use it.”
“Be the kind of person who takes action, even when it’s uncomfortable.”
“Clarity comes from engagement, not thought. Take the first step.”
“Confidence is built by the small promises you keep to yourself.”
“Don’t fear failure. Fear being in the exact same place next year as you are today.”
“Don’t let fear decide your future.”
“Don’t let the way you feel dictate the way you act.”
“Every 'no' gets you closer to the right 'yes.'”
“Every excuse you make keeps you stuck. Stop making them.”
“Every single decision you make is shaping the life you live.”
“Everything you want is on the other side of action.”
“Excuses are always there, but so are opportunities.”
“Fear is just a feeling. It doesn’t have to stop you.”
“Fear is normal. It’s part of the process. Do it anyway.”
“Feelings are just that—feelings. They don’t control you unless you let them.”
“Get out of your head and into your life.”
“Happiness comes from one thing only taking control of your life.”
“If you only ever did the things you don’t want to do, you’d have everything you’ve ever wanted.”
“If you want to change your life, you have to make the decisions that will change your life.”
“It’s not the big moves that change everything—it’s the smallest ones in your everyday routine that do.”
“Knowing what you need to do to improve your life takes wisdom. Pushing yourself to do it takes courage.”
“Life rewards action, not perfection.”
“Motivation is garbage. You need discipline to get things done.”
“No one has all the answers, but you’ll never find yours if you don’t start looking.”
“No one is coming to save you. The life you want is your responsibility.”
“Nobody feels ready. Do it anyway.”
“Nothing will change in your life until you decide to change it.”
“Procrastination is not a time-management issue; it’s an emotion-management issue.”
“Small things are not small at all. They are the foundation of your success.”
“Sometimes you just need to push through the discomfort to get to where you want to be.”
“Start before you're ready. You’ll never feel fully prepared.”
“Stop overthinking and start moving.”
“Stop saying 'someday.' Start saying 'today.'”
“Stop saying you’re fine. You’re not fine. And that’s okay.”
“Stop waiting for someone else to fix your life. It’s your responsibility.”
“Stop waiting to feel ready. You’ll be waiting forever.”
“Stop wishing for it and start working for it.”
“Stop worrying about whether or not you’re qualified. Do the work, and you’ll learn along the way.”
“Success doesn’t happen by luck. It’s created by clarity, focus, and action.”
“Success is not about being fearless. It’s about being willing to act despite the fear.”
“Success starts with showing up, even when you don’t feel like it.”
“The 5-second rule is simple: If you have an instinct to act on a goal, you must physically move within 5 seconds, or your brain will kill it.”
“The fastest way to change how you feel is to change how you act.”
“The hardest part is starting. The rest is just momentum.”
“The life you want is not going to build itself. You’ve got to do the work.”
“The moment you accept yourself, your confidence skyrockets.”
“The moment you take control of your choices, you take control of your life.”
“The only way to fail is to stop trying.”
“The only way to make progress is to get comfortable being uncomfortable.”
“The secret to getting ahead is just getting started.”
“The simplest way to boost your confidence is to keep promises to yourself.”
“The time is now. Stop waiting. Waiting for tomorrow is a waste of today.”
“There will always be someone who can’t see your worth. Don’t let it be you.”
“What if it all works out? What if you succeed? Let that thought guide you.”
“When you feel stuck, it’s often because you’re focusing on the problem, not the solution.”
“When you stop doubting yourself, you’ll be unstoppable.”
“When you’re stuck, stop thinking about what you can’t do and focus on what you can.”
“You are one decision away from a completely different life.”
“You are stronger than you think and braver than you feel.”
“You can't control how you feel. But you can always choose how you act.”
“You can’t change the past, but you can shape the future with what you do now.”
“You can’t control everything, but you can control your response to anything.”
“You don’t have to feel confident to act confident.”
“You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just take the next step.”
“You don’t have to see the whole staircase; just take the first step.”
“You don’t need permission to chase your dreams. You just need courage.”
“You have a choice about how you see the things in your life. You can choose to see them as happening for you, not to you.”
“You have been assigned this mountain to show others it can be moved.”
“You owe it to yourself to try. You owe it to your future self to keep going.”
“Your brain is designed to keep you safe, not happy.”
“Your dreams are not going to happen because you are 'good enough.' They happen because you are willing to work for them.”
“Your dreams deserve a chance, and you’re the only one who can give it to them.”
“Your dreams don’t expire, but your willingness to chase them might. Don’t give up.”
“Your excuses are just stories you keep telling yourself. Rewrite the narrative.”
“Your future is determined by what you do today, not tomorrow.”
“Your future self is watching you. Make them proud.”
“Your habits create your future, so make them count.”
“Your life will change the moment you decide it will.”
“Your mindset is the only thing standing between you and your goals.”
“Your past is a place of reference, not a place of residence.”
“You’re capable of so much more than you’re giving yourself credit for.”
“You’re never going to feel like it. Stop waiting for motivation. Start acting.”
“You’re never too old, too young, or too late to go after what you want.”
