Denying Quote by Willie Aames
“I had a lot of growing and a lot of denying of self to do. I am not easily won over, but when I am, I am completely won over.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: TV Talk Show, 1995
He admits personal growth required self‑denial, and that once convinced, he is fully committed.
In simple terms: Growth needs self‑challenge; commitment follows conviction.
Key Takeaway
Be open to change, then commit fully.
Themes
personal development
conviction
commitment
self‑reflection
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationships
- team projects
- personal goals
Key Concepts
self‑denial
growth mindset
persuasion
Questions to Reflect On
- What self‑denials have helped you grow?
- How do you know when you’re fully convinced?
A Different Perspective
He may be overly rigid before being convinced.
![“I think the greater danger is that those who think they understand the process [of overcoming our attachments] are likely to try to make it happen on their own by engaging in false austerities and love-denying self-deprivations. They will not wait for God's timing; they will rush ahead of grace. I…” quote by Gerald G. May](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/134/gerald-g-may-33169_god-s-timing_i-think-the-greater-danger-is-that-those_946792.jpg)
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
