Chris Guillebeau Quotes

Always revisit your decisions in the light of new knowledge and information. Don't be afraid to change.

Never despise small beginnings, and don't belittle your own accomplishments. Remember them and use them as inspiration as you go on to the next thing. When you venture outside your comfort zone, wherever the starting point may be, it's kind of a big deal.

You don’t have to live your life the way other people expect you to.

The best time to start was last year. Failing that, today will do.

We often feel paralyzed by choice and make no choice. But the thing is, no choice is a choice. If you’re not doing something about it, you’re doing something about it.

If plan A fails, remember there are 25 more letters.

If you make your business about helping others, you'll always have plenty of work.

Don't try to be fearless or pretend you aren't impacted by fear. Just try to prevent fear from making your decisions for you.

Give yourself permission to do what you've always wanted.

If consensus is overrated, I think balance is, too. I have no interest in living a balanced life. I want a life of adventure.

Your possibilities are unlimited, but it all begins with the deliberate choice to think differently.

In the long-term, security comes from an asset you create or acquire, not a position in someone else's asset.

Whereever you are in life, however old you are, begin thinking about every day as the first day of your life.

Unreasonable," "unrealistic," and "impractical" are all words used to marginalize a person or idea that fails to conform with conventionally expected standards.

Regret is what you should fear the most. If something is going to keep you awake at night, let it be the fear of not following your dream.

To truly live without regrets, pay attention. Ask yourself hard questions and see where they lead. Do I really want this job? Is this relationship right for me? If I could do anything, would it be what I'm doing today ... or something different?

Some people think self-employment is risky, but the real risk lies in deriving your security from an external source.

If you're worried about life-work balance, something is probably wrong with your life or your work. Instead of agonizing over balance, get excited and create change.

In the battle between planning and action, action wins.

Many of us live our lives out of the fear of what other people think of us. We're waiting for someone to give us a permission slip that tells us it's OK to be ourselves. Don't try to be fearless or pretend you aren't impacted by fear. Just try to prevent fear from making your decisions for you.

The choices we make now affect the opportunities available in the future

Why travel - because the world was meant to be experienced, not imagined.

It's a lonely road for those of us who choose to be remarkable, and the path of convention can sometimes be appealing. That path is paved with safe lives, middle of the road monotony, and little chance of failure. But where's the fun in being like everyone else out there?

We must purposefully create a life of gratitude if we want to be fully alive.

Say yes to everything you’re excited about or afraid of.