Barbara Sher Quotes

A collection of quotes by Barbara Sher.

Barbara Sher is a renowned author, speaker, and career/lifestyle coach, known for her expertise in helping individuals identify and pursue their dreams and passions. Born in 1935 in the United States, Sher has dedicated her life to empowering people to follow their natural talents and interests, regardless of any perceived limitations.

Throughout her career, Sher has written several best-selling books, including "Wishcraft: How to Get What You Really Want" and "I Could Do Anything If I Only Knew What It Was." These books have gained international acclaim for their practical guidance and inspiring approach towards achieving personal and professional fulfillment.

Sher's coaching methodology revolves around the idea of "success teams," where individuals form supportive groups to share ideas, offer encouragement, and hold each other accountable in pursuing their goals. She has conducted numerous workshops and seminars around the world, helping people overcome their fears and doubts, and guiding them towards transformative life changes.

With her empathetic and compassionate approach, Barbara Sher has become a guiding figure for those struggling with career transitions, creative blocks, and self-doubt. She continues to impact countless lives through her books, speaking engagements, and online resources, inspiring individuals to discover their unique strengths and create fulfilling lives aligned with their passions.

Doing is a quantum leap from imagining.

Doing is a quantum leap from imagining.

When you start using senses you've neglected, your reward is

When you start using senses you've neglected, your reward is to see the world with completely fresh eyes.

It's essential to distinguish between events that are really

It's essential to distinguish between events that are really beyond your control and events you caused yourself.

You don't have to get it right the first time.

You don't have to get it right the first time.

Doing is a quantum leap from imagining. Thinking about swimm

Doing is a quantum leap from imagining. Thinking about swimming isn't much like actually getting in the water. Actually getting in the water can take your breath away. The defense force inside of us wants us to be cautious, to stay away from anything as intense as a new kind of action. Its job is to protect us, and it categorically avoids anything resembling danger. But it's often wrong. Anything worth doing is worth doing too soon.

Real obstacles don't take you in circles. They can be overco

Real obstacles don't take you in circles. They can be overcome. Invented ones are like a maze.

People have to face regrets. Becoming mature means learning

People have to face regrets. Becoming mature means learning to accept what you cannot change, facing unresolved sorrows and learning to love life as it really happens, not as you would have it happen. When someone attaches unkindness to criticism, she's angry. Angry people need to criticize as an outlet for their anger. That's why you must reject unkind criticism. Unkind criticism is never part of a meaningful critique of you. Its purpose is not to teach or to help, its purpose is to punish. Life isn't supposed to be an all or nothing battle between misery and bliss. Life isn't supposed to be a battle at all. And when it comes to happiness, well, sometimes life is just okay, sometimes it's comfortable, sometimes wonderful, sometimes boring, sometimes unpleasant. When your day's not perfect, it's not a failure or a terrible loss. It's just another day.

Regret & Remorse

Every single one of us can do things that no one else can do

Every single one of us can do things that no one else can do -- can love things that no one else can love. We are like violins. We can be used for doorstops, or we can make music. You know what to do.

Imaginary obstacles are insurmountable. Real ones aren't. Bu

Imaginary obstacles are insurmountable. Real ones aren't. But you can't tell the difference when you have no real information. Fear can create even more imaginary obstacles than ignorance can. That's why the smallest step away from speculation and into reality can be an amazing relief. The Reality Solution means: Do it before you're ready.

Doing your own thing is a generous act. Being gifted creates

Doing your own thing is a generous act. Being gifted creates obligations, which means you owe the world your best effort at the work you love. You too are a natural resource.

When you play it too safe, you're taking the biggest risk of

When you play it too safe, you're taking the biggest risk of your life. Time is the only wealth we're given.

Change is not only likely, it's inevitable.

Change is not only likely, it's inevitable.

Now is the operative word. Everything you put in your way is

Now is the operative word. Everything you put in your way is just a method of putting off the hour when you could actually be doing your dream. You don't need endless time and perfect conditions. Do it now. Do it today. Do it for twenty minutes and watch your heart start beating.

I believe you can have whatever you really want in this life

I believe you can have whatever you really want in this life, in one form or another, sooner or later. All you have to do is take care of your health and be lucky enough to live for a while. But you can't have it all at once and you can't have it forever. No life has the room for everything in it, not on the same day.

Resentment is weak and lowers your self-esteem.

Resentment is weak and lowers your self-esteem.

The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your will

The amount of good luck coming your way depends on your willingness to act.

You must go after your wish. As soon as you start to pursue

You must go after your wish. As soon as you start to pursue a dream, your life wakes up and everything has meaning.

You can learn new things at any time in your life if you're

You can learn new things at any time in your life if you're willing to be a beginner. If you actually learn to like being a beginner, the whole world opens up to you.

The cure for sorrow is to learn something.

The cure for sorrow is to learn something.

And our dreams are who we are.

And our dreams are who we are.