Attention Quote by Arnold Schwarzenegger
“My whole life everyone always said 'it can't be done', 'you'll never do it', 'you will fail', 'no one has ever gone from Austria and become a Mr Universe, blah, blah, blah', or when I ran for governor people were sceptical. It was 'you're going to lose' and 'people don't take people from show-business seriously in politics'. So, I've heard all the 'it's impossible' thing but I didn't pay any attention because I believed that I could do it.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Acceptance Speech, 2003, California Governor Race
Belief in oneself can overcome external doubt and skepticism.
In simple terms: Self‑belief beats doubt.
Key Takeaway
Trust your vision despite criticism.
Themes
self‑confidence
perseverance
overcoming doubt
goal achievement
resilience
Mood
determined
optimistic
defiant
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- career change
- political campaigns
- entrepreneurial ventures
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
mindset
psychology
motivation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay motivated when others doubt you?
- What strategies protect you from discouragement?
A Different Perspective
External negativity can still affect mental health.
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