Mental Toughness Quotes

“The ability to continue moving when you are feeling scared, fearful or lazy is the sign of true mental strength.”
― Matthew Donnelly

“Every failure from his life cascades into his mind.”
― B.A. Bellec, Someone's Story

“You are going to get over it sooner or later so get over it now.”
― William James Moore

“When you sense you need courage, you are going to next level of life.”
― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

“I heard the devil talking to me. I heard that voice. In the third round….in the fourth round saying ‘ are you sure of yourself?’ ...’it’s okay you can slow down now’ and I was like ‘shut the fuck up—i’m busy’. That’s what I did. Because I didn’t need that kind of self-talk, that kind of negative self-talk. That moment for me was one of the greatest moments of my life, not the fight, but just that moment”
― Israel Adesanya

“Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result”
― David Goggins, Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

“Motivation comes and goes. Systems last—and showing up makes them work.”
― K. Trenvar

“I'm not concerned with whether you got to the top. I want to know how far you climbed. That is where the real achievement is found.”
― William James Moore, On Character and Mental Toughness

“When exercising gifted will-power, move boldly without hesitation. The reward for such decisiveness is increased confidence in what the heart knows, which the mind does not feel”
― T.F. Hodge, From Within I Rise: Spiritual Triumph over Death and Conscious Encounters With the Divine Presence

“Mind over matter.”
― Horace Dade Ashton

“We cannot expect to have smooth sailing in the ocean of life. Tough times forge men and women to build strength and character.
Then with the renewed toughness, one can navigate the turbulence in the ocean of life.
So, don't you dare think of giving up. This too shall pass. And you will do just fine. Keep going!”
― Avijeet Das

“Living in mental cruise control and making nothing but safe choices leads to boredom and complacency. A breakthrough in happiness, self-awareness, and mental toughness requires new experience.”
― Simon Marshall, The Brave Athlete: Calm the F*ck Down and Rise to the Occasion

“Milo's Way- A Haiku

Strength sought in small steps,
Like Milo's calf on shoulders,
Grow with steady will.”
― Amogh Swamy, On My Way To Infinity: A Seeker's Poetic Pilgrimage

“Remember that when you are in a pressure situation, you will feel like rushing the breath. This is when you truly need it the most. If you can’t maintain the full fifteen seconds, that is a sure indication you need to take another one.”
― Jason Selk, 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins

“From a mental standpoint, the most tried-and-true way to increase performance is to improve confidence. Self-talk is one of the most influential agents for honing self-confidence. Extensive research in the sport psychology world confirms that an athlete’s internal dialogue significantly influences performance.”
― Jason Selk, 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins

“In my opinion, the essence of mental toughness is the ability to replace negative thinking with thoughts that are centered on performance cues or that contribute to improved self-confidence.”
― Jason Selk, 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins

“An Olympic gold medal wrestling coach once told me that there are two principal types of athletes, those with talent and those with work ethic, and the greatest possess both.”
― Jason Selk, 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins

“When we think about problems, our problems grow. When we think about solutions, our solutions grow. Thinking about solutions makes life much more enjoyable and allows us to become much more successful.”
― Jason Selk, 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins

“Believe in yourself and your ability to make gradual improvements, and the results will follow.”
― Jason Selk, 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins

“Being a giant in any field is not supposed to be easy, but the status is available if you want it. You can choose to be permanently successful by maintaining the relentless solution focus.”
― Jason Selk, 10-Minute Toughness: The Mental Training Program for Winning Before the Game Begins

“The most important conversations you’ll ever have are the ones you’ll have with yourself. You wake up with them, you walk around with them, you go to bed with them, and eventually you act on them. Whether they be good or bad.”
― David Goggins, Can't Hurt Me: Master Your Mind and Defy the Odds

“Humanistic mental toughness can be understood as an integrative psychological construct that encompasses both the traditional concept of mental toughness, characterized by resilience, determination, and focus, and the principles of humanistic psychology, emphasizing empathy, self-actualization, and holistic well-being.”
― Ronald Duren Jr, The Art of Forging Mettle: A Blueprint for the Evolution of Mental Toughness and Leadership for a Shifting World

“As we explore this new model, the concept of gentleness may appear at odds with traditional notions of toughness. But in fact, gentleness is not weakness; it’s a profound strength. Embracing gentleness requires courage, self-awareness, and a willingness to be vulnerable.”
― Ronald Duren Jr, The Art of Forging Mettle: A Blueprint for the Evolution of Mental Toughness and Leadership for a Shifting World

“Humanistic mental toughness, which includes both the hard and soft sides of toughness, offers a more harmonized and holistic approach to leadership.”
― Ronald Duren Jr, The Art of Forging Mettle: A Blueprint for the Evolution of Mental Toughness and Leadership for a Shifting World

“Develop your mental toughness in a holistic, human-centric way. Give yourself grace when you fall. And most importantly, lead in a way that is authentic to you.”
― Ronald Duren Jr, The Art of Forging Mettle: A Blueprint for the Evolution of Mental Toughness and Leadership for a Shifting World

“It’s a call to each of us to embrace our humanity, to recognize our interconnectedness, and to strive for a world where mental toughness is not about hardening but about harmonizing, not about conquering but about connecting.”
― Ronald Duren Jr, The Art of Forging Mettle: A Blueprint for the Evolution of Mental Toughness and Leadership for a Shifting World

“If you can’t handle criticism, you’re not ready to lead.”
― Joseph C. Kunz Jr., Money's Dirty Little Secrets: How to Break the Rules, Get Filthy Rich, and Laugh All the Way to the Bank

“A victorious mindset offers a toolset for cultivating mental toughness, embracing self-development, overcoming unexpected setbacks, and sustaining motivation to achieve lasting success.”
― Gift Gugu Mona, A Manual for Victory

“Do not allow your mind’s perception of pain to prevent your body from achieving what it is capable of.”
― Molly Collier, The Paragon

“He who hungers the least now will hunger the most in the end.”
― Brad Beall, The Cost of Discipline: Hunger now or hunger later — you choose.