Growth can be both scary and beautiful. It’s uncomfortable at times, but is always for the best. If you are hesitating on a big step that would help you grow, take a look at these quotes about growth and remember how important growth is to life. It’s my hope that they will ease your mind and fill you with excitement for all the possibilities to come.
25+ Encouraging Quotes About Growth
I’ve gathered 20+ quotes all about growth (the good, the scary, and the fantastic) all from notable figures that you may recognize. They are separated by theme so that you can find the type of quote you are needing fast.
Believe It’s In You
We know that growth requires a lot from us, even though it’s a good thing. Sometimes we need the reminder that we are the person up for the job, and how transformative our journey will be. These quotes are great for that.
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
“You have to believe in yourself when no one else does. That’s what makes you a winner.” – Venus Williams
“What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.” – Zig Ziglar
“In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be, by remaining what we are.” – Max DePree
Face The Fear
Growth is scary, before you back out of what you need to do though, read these quotes. Hopefully you’ll feel more brave and committed from these inspirational quotes.
“The key to growth is acknowledging your fear of the unknown and jumping in anyway.” – Jen Sincero
“One can choose to go back toward safety or forward toward growth. Growth must be chosen again and again; fear must be overcome again and again.” – Abraham Maslow
“Stay afraid, but do it anyway. What’s important is the action. You don’t have to wait to be confident. Just do it and eventually the confidence will follow.” – Carrie Fisher
“Be not afraid of growing slowly, be afraid only of standing still.” – Chinese Proverb
“Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” – Babe Ruth
“You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” – A.A. Milne
“Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave.” – Mary Tyler Moore
Growth = Achievement
If there is something that you want to achieve, growth is going to come with the territory. These quotes about growth prove just that.
“Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” – Benjamin Franklin
“Set a goal so big that you can’t achieve it until you grow into the person who can.” – Zig Ziglar
“The only way to achieve the impossible is to believe it is possible.” – Charles Kingsleigh
Chase Your Dreams
Much like achievement, going for your dreams is going to take some growth. The key is to believe that you can do it, no matter how old you are, no matter your current situation, as well as no matter how far you have to go.
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney
“The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” – C.S. Lewis
“Never give up on a dream just because of the time it will take to accomplish it. The time will pass anyway.” – Earl Nightingale
Don’t Limit Yourself
It’s easy to think things like “I’m not good enough,” “I don’t think I can do this,” or even “I deserve to stay stuck.” Don’t let those negative thoughts win. Whether you are just starting your journey, doing something no one in your circle has done before, or even failed before, you can still do what you set out to do.
“The expert at anything was once a beginner.” – Helen Hayes
“The greatest danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it. Rather, it’s that we aim too low and we reach it.” – Michelangelo
“Do not let the memories of your past limit the potential of your future. There are no limits to what you can achieve on your journey through life, except in your mind.” – Roy T. Bennett
“If you choose not to grow, you’re staying in a small box with a small mindset. people who win go outside of that box.” – Kevin Hart
Miscellaneous Quotes About Growth
This last group doesn’t have a specific theme. However, they were too good not to share. I hope they are just as impactful to you as the others.
“Growth is the great separator between those who succeed and those who do not. When I see a person beginning to separate themselves from the pack, it’s almost always due to personal growth.” – John C. Maxwell
“Don’t go through life, grow through life.” – Eric Butterworth
“Change equals self-improvement. Push yourself to places you haven’t been before.” – Pat Summitt
“All growth starts at the end of your comfort zone.” – Tony Robbins
“It is hard to fail but it is worse never to have tried to succeed.”. – Theodore Roosevelt
“It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop.” – Confucius
Final Thoughts On Quotes That Capture The Meaning Of Growth
There is nothing like some inspirational quotes to light a fire under you because they get you excited about the possibilities waiting for you. What was your favorite growth quote? Let me know in the comments. Then, for more great motivational quotes check out these articles.
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About the Author
Kelly graduated from Liberty University with a degree in Advertising and Public Relations and a minor in Journalism. Even though it took her a little while to find her career path, she was always meant to be in Communications. She remembers writing poems and songs when she was a little girl and pitching to my parents the reasons why I should have a cell phone when I was a teenager. She currently has a blog (budding-joy.com) where she talks about her weight-loss journey, mental health and personal development. Her hope is to encourage and inspire readers and let them know they are not alone. Reading blog posts like that are what helped her in tough times and she wants to pay it forward. She loves dance fitness, listening to music, and creating layouts in her bullet journal. She's a big fan of planning, especially when cute notebooks and pens are involved. Her dream job has changed so much over the years; right now she'd love to co-own a dance studio.
Website: budding-joy.com