39 Self-Help Book Quotes

In our fast-paced, often chaotic world, self-help books have become a beacon of guidance and solace for many. These tomes of wisdom offer insights and philosophies penned by those who've traversed the complex terrain of personal growth and emerged with valuable lessons. Whether you’re seeking motivation to overcome obstacles, wisdom to understand yourself better, or simply a touch of inspiration to brighten your day, the right quote can act as a powerful catalyst for change. In this collection, we've gathered some of the most impactful quotes from self-help literature—gems that encapsulate profound truths and practical advice. Dive in and let these words of wisdom empower you on your journey to self-discovery and betterment.

1. “If you haven't cried at least once while writing a chapter of your inspirational book, then you have to ask yourself if your're writing fiction.” - Shannon L. Alder

2. “The basic idea is that all things in the universe are intertwined.” - Stephen Richards

3. “The cosmic believer needs the energy of the universe to survive spiritually.” - Stephen Richards

4. “You tap in to this oneness and become part of the universe as a whole.” - Stephen Richards

5. “There is nothing to prove to anyone, just concentrate on your own needs.” - Stephen Richards

6. “To heal physically, one must heal the emotional aspect of the issue first or it will resurface in another way.” - Stephen Richards

7. “Since extra-sensory perception (ESP) is awareness of the world beyond the senses, it would be inappropriate to term this Sixth Sense ‘extrasensory’.” - Stephen Richards

8. “Poverty: a temporary financial low, curable by money.” - Stephen Richards

9. “Hard work is what you do to make ends meet, easy work is getting others to do the hard work for you.” - Stephen Richards

10. “When you accomplish the impossible then you can achieve anything.” - Stephen Richards

11. “When others walk away from a lost cause, then that is the time you can step in and seize success.” - Stephen Richards

12. “View life through a wide angle lens attitude and see your horizons broaden.” - Stephen Richards

13. “You cannot run at full throttle when applying your mindset to all of the different things running through your head. Focusing is the key to manifesting your desires.” - Stephen Richards

14. “Positive belief in yourself will give you the energy needed to conquer the world and this belief is the power behind all creation.” - Stephen Richards

15. “Never allow your mind to wander untamed like a wild animal that exists on the basis of survival of the fittest. Tame your mind with consistent focus on your goals and desires.” - Stephen Richards

16. “Success is within reach of all people, but you can grasp it only when you realise the power within you.” - Stephen Richards

17. “When you are drowned by your sorry state, and you feel as if you are carried away from the road that leads to your desires, you should know that you are the one responsible for being led away from the right path.” - Stephen Richards

18. “Limitations are like mirages created by your own mind. When you realise that limitation do not exist, those around you will also feel it and allow you inside their space.” - Stephen Richards

19. “Though money cannot acquire you happiness, it does not mean that both money and happiness cannot exist together.” - Stephen Richards

20. “You can start to change your luck today. Begin believing that you can have what you desire and superior things will arrive.” - Steve Backley

21. “To deliver your own personal maximum, you’ll realise there are no shortcuts; if you want to be a champion it is all about rolling your sleeves up and getting stuck in.” - Steve Backley

22. “The way forward is to stop pestering yourself for answers and let it, the creative part of your mind, come up with the solution when the time is right.” - Steve Backley

23. “Invest your energy in the things you can control.” - Steve Backley

24. “A mind filled with negative thoughts makes you feel miserable and inadequate and will lead to failure after failure no matter how hard you try to succeed.” - Steve Backley

25. “To think is good. To obsess is bad.” - Steve Backley

26. “Look for solutions, instead of being difficult; be more thoughtful, instead of allowing anger to burn you out. Look at things from a different perspective, embrace change, look out for opportunities and you will feel much more in control.” - Steve Backley

27. “Tell me your thinking, and I’ll tell you what your life looks like.” - Steve Backley

28. “Your current apathy is simply your soul telling you that it is confused.” - Steve Backley

29. “Do you want to know what one of the secrets to achieving all of your goals is? You’ve got to be committed.” - Steve Backley

30. “There are three types of people in this world. Firstly, there are people who make things happen. Then there are people who watch things happen. Lastly, there are people who ask, what happened? Which do you want to be?” - Steve Backley

31. “It is one thing to know what should be done, it is another to do it.” - Steve Backley

32. “It is never about who is right or wrong, it is about what is best.” - Steve Backley

33. “If you are able to focus unswervingly on your goals, then all that you desire will become yours.” - Steve Backley

34. “Act like a champion, and then become one.” - Steve Backley

35. “The thrust of continuous action is the firewood which fuels motivation.” - Steve Backley

36. “Compete like you cannot fail.” - Steve Backley

37. “You have to create your self-belief by going to your core to find the probable reasons for the negativity in you, and then demolish them.” - Steve Backley

38. “My fear of abandonment is exceeded only by my terror of intimacy.” - Ethlie Ann Vare

39. “The most incredible architectureIs the architecture of Self,which is ever changing, evolving, revolving and has unlimited beauty and light inside which radiates outwards for everyone to see and feel. With every in breatheyou are adding to your lifeand every out breathe you are releasing what is not contributing to your life.Every breathe is a re-birth.” - Allan Rufus