Quotes tagged ‘setbacks’

(6 total)

“Everyone should be sacked at least once in their career because perfection doesn’t exist. It’s important to have setbacks, because that is the reality of life.”

— Anna Wintour, usmagazine.com

“I micromanage you until I trust you. It's a back and forth continually.…If I send you 30 emails, I expect quick responses and direct action. Then we'll go to weekly reports. And I want the bad news first. I want to read, 'God dammit, we lost this sale.' I want to know the setbacks so that I can help…”

— Mark Cuban,

“Giving up on your goal because of one setback is like slashing your other three tires because you got a flat.”

— Mel Robbins, twitter.com

“Game of Thrones saw its original print run remaindered. Outlander once came with a money back guarantee on its cover. Marvel Comics almost went bankrupt in 1996. No setback is permanent. No failure is absolute. It is never too late to create or succeed.”

— Sam Sykes, twitter.com

“We are propelled through life by our hopes and dreams, but we also have to deal with reality. The trick is not to let reality get in the way. There will be setbacks, disappointment, and heartbreak, but the dream will keep you going. Believe in yourself and the dreams will come true.”

— Khloé Kardashian, amazon.com

“Sure, it may be one step forward and two steps back, but after a time with Parkinson's, I've learned that what is important is making that step count.”

— Michael J Fox, amazon.com