100 Inspiring Short Overcoming Obstacles Quotes When You are Having a Hard Time

Obstacles don’t have to stop you. Don’t turn around and give up if you run into a wall. Figure out how to climb, go through or work around it. We’ve tracked down the best short overcoming obstacles quotes for when you are having a hard time to help you gain confidence, trust, and hope.

These inspiring quotes will inspire and motivate you to persist, never give up, and always press on towards your goals.

Short Overcoming Obstacles Quotes

“To overcome obstacles, you need solutions.” ― Thomas Tuchel

“The best people I know have had a lot of obstacles to overcome.” ― Jayne Meadows

“I’ve been able to overcome obstacles that would fold most people over.” ― Frank Mir

“The greater the obstacle, the more glory in overcoming it.” ― Moliere

“I want to overcome obstacles and test myself and find out who I really am.” ― Rory MacDonald

“We develop our character muscles by overcoming challenges and obstacles.” ― Stephen Covey

“Joy is of the will which labours, which overcomes obstacles, which knows triumph.” ― William Butler Yeats

“Dont give up. Obstacles can be overcome through strategy and learning.” ― Hidetaka Miyazaki

“It’s been hard for me since the beginning. I have to overcome obstacles every day.” ― Cafu

“I love the sport, it brings a lot of obstacles that are hard to overcome.” ― Caeleb Dressel

“I’ve had injuries before. They are just obstacles to overcome.” ― David Haye

“You have to conquer every obstacle to realize the goal.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal.” ― Henry Ford

“Just for the record darling, not all positive change feels positive in the beginning.” — S. C. Lourie

“You do not find the happy life. You make it.” — Thomas S. Monson

“You get in life what you have the courage to ask for.” — Oprah Winfrey

“Don’t settle for what life gives you; make life better and build something.” — Ashton Kutcher

“To win big, you sometimes have to take big risks.” — Bill Gates

“Turn every life situation into a positive one.” ― Rhonda Byrne

“One has to be positive. When you’re positive, good things happen.” ― Deep Roy

“People have to remain positive and believe in those dreams. It’s really important.” ― Kirsty Coventry

“Be positive with every idea surrounding your dreams.” ― Israelmore Ayivor

“If you are positive, you’ll see opportunities instead of obstacles.” ― Widad Akrawi

“In order to carry a positive action, we must develop here a positive vision.” ― Dalai Lama

“Positive energy knows no boundaries.” ― Lu Wei

“You ought to conquer the obstacle to achieve the goal.” ― Lailah Gifty Akita

“It takes facing obstacles to grow strong enough to overcome them.” ― Daniel Dae Kim

“I feel alive inside only when obstacles are arising that must be overcome and eliminated.” ― Yitzhak Shamir

Inspirational Quotes on Overcoming Obstacles

“Many times we are our worst enemy. If we could learn to conquer ourselves, then we will have a much easier time overcoming the obstacles that are in front of us.” ― Stephan Labossiere

“Inspiring others can come in many forms; it can simply be by sharing your story, your struggles, and how you managed to overcome your obstacles.” ― Hagir Elsheikh

“Some people need a super hero to save them, but I am my own super hero. All I need is myself, my strengths and the fiery passions in my heart to overcome the obstacles in my life.” ― Imania Margria

“There will be obstacles. There will be doubters. There will be mistakes. But with hard work, there are no limits.” ― Michael Phelps

“The true test of a champion is not whether he can triumph but whether he can overcome obstacles.” ― Garth Stein

“The chief obstacle to the progress of the human race is the human race.” ― Don Marquis.

“In fact, stories of people of achievement often show that obstacles and struggles are the stepping stones to success.” ― Michal Stawicki

“Obstacles don’t have to stop you. If you run into a wall, don’t turn around and give up. Figure out how to climb it, go through it, or work around it.” ― Michael Jordan

“Being able to see the end result, rather than just the task, eliminates obstacles, focuses your energy, and provides motivation to excel.” ― Catherine Pulsifer

“Most of our obstacles would melt away if instead of cowering before them, we should make up our minds to walk boldly through them.” ― Orison Sweet Marden

“If you have a dream and you don’t give up no matter what obstacles come up, then life’s problems will fall away and you will get what you want. It happens. It works.” ― Yanni

“Life is full of challenges, obstacles, and problems. But learn to face them courageously with joy. Live every moment with happiness and positivity, for we never know.” ― Sai Kaustuv

“Never trust someone that claims they care nothing of what society thinks of them. Instead of conquering obstacles, they simply pretend they don’t exist.” ― Tiffany Madison

“Life will throw all kinds of obstacles our way. It’s our job to scramble over them and hunt for the little miracles tucked away, then leave some reminders for the people that follow behind us.” ― Emily Page

“The greater the destiny, the greater obstacles you’ll have to overcome. No great destiny comes without great challenges and sacrifices.” ― Jeanette Coron

“You are no greater than the friends you keep, the books you read, the heroes you admire, and the obstacles you overcome.” ― Matshona Dhliwayo

“Success is not to be measured by the position someone has reached in life, but the obstacles he has overcome while trying to succeed.” ― Booker T. Washington

“Whatever be the challenges, whatever be the obstacles before us, I say to you as I say to everybody else that we will overcome.” ― Ferdinand Marcos

“You show me anybody that’s great in anything they do, I’ll show you somebody that’s persevered, demonstrated that mental toughness to overcome some obstacles and adversity.” ― Sean McVay

“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goals.” ― Henry Ford

“The only thing that overcomes hard luck is hard work.” ― Harry Golden

“When you see an obstacle approaching, grab your courage and speed up.” ― Angela Lynne Craig

“When you meet obstacles with gratitude, your perception starts to shift, resistance loses its power, and grace finds a home within you.” ― Oprah Winfrey

“Problems, obstacles and difficulties are in themselves not a sufficient reason for a person to suffer defeat. It is possible to overcome any obstacle.” ― Sunday Adelaja

“Real obstacles don’t take you in circles. They can be overcome. Invented ones are like a maze.” ― Barbara Sher

“That’s what protagonists do. They work hard, they have a conflict, they overcome the obstacles.” ― Jon Heder

“One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.” ― Albert Schweitzer

“Depression taught me the importance of compassion and hard work, and that you can overcome enormous obstacles.” ― Rob Delaney

“Wanting something is not enough. You must hunger for it. Your motivation must be absolutely compelling in order to overcome the obstacles that will invariably come your way.” ― Les Brown

“Look several months ahead, see where the obstacles lie, and figure out ways to overcome them.” ― Jillian Michaels

“Positive thinking is a valuable tool that can help you overcome obstacles, deal with pain, and reach new goals.” ― Amy Morin

“Being able to overcome obstacles and to demand the most out of yourself is a quality that everyone needs to be successful.” ― Davante Adams

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” ― Booker T. Washington

“Through my work, I’ve learned that if I love it, whether it’s music, acting or any type of entertainment, I can overcome any of the obstacles that come my way.” ― Trevor Jackson

“The boy who is going to make a great man must not make up his mind merely to overcome a thousand obstacles, but to win in spite of a thousand repulses and defeats.” ― Theodore Roosevelt

“Remember, that of all the elements that comprise a human being, the most important, the most essential, the one that will sustain, transcend, overcome and vanquish obstacles is – Spirit!” ― Buddy Ebsen

“Every year is a roller coaster. I’ve enjoyed the struggle of having new coaches and having to prove myself over again. Being able to figure out ways to solve problems, to overcome obstacles – that’s been fun.” ― Clint Dempsey

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Overcoming Hard Times Quotes

“You never know what kind of person you’re going to be faced with, and you never know what kind of obstacles you’re going to have to overcome.” ― EJ Johnson

“What really makes a hero a hero is if you take that person’s hand, and you walk with that person, and they have a lot of weaknesses, but in the end, they overcome all of their obstacles.” ― Franka Potente

“You have to go understand that life and baseball is littered with all kinds of obstacles and problems along the way. You have to learn how to overcome them to be successful in life.” ― Dave Winfield

“Don’t let people steal your confidence and tell you what you can’t do because I’m living proof that you can overcome all the obstacles.” ― Rudy Ruettiger

“For me, the greatest obstacles are never on the ice itself. That’s the area I excel in. That’s where my passion is. I think we all strive to push ourselves, to overcome our struggles. And when we do, we get to know ourselves better.” ― Ann Bancroft

“When things don’t come so naturally to you, you want to persevere, you want to keep pushing yourself to overcome obstacles that prevent you from having the kind of life that you want to have.” ― Daniel Tammet

“If there is one thing that all players have in common it is that winning, competitive gene; the ability to overcome obstacles and fight for what you want from your career.” ― Andres Iniesta

“Turn obstacles to your advantage, and move forward. Find a way to overcome these challenges. As Richard Bach said, “Every problem has a gift for you in its hands.” ― Byron Pulsifer

“Overcome obstacles one at a time: Sometimes the end goal becomes too daunting, so take things one step at a time and overcome each obstacle as you get to it.” ― Joy Mangano

“When you have strong self-discipline you will be prepared to overcome any kind of obstacles that you might encounter on your journey towards creating good habits.” ― Ronald Valentino

“But instead of trying to avoid challenges, people should be learning how to overcome them. They should be learning how to defeat the obstacles that stand between them and their dreams.” ― Coach Flanagan

“I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my life, but I think that’s normal for someone who wants to grow and develop. You will have to overcome plenty of obstacles, and it is normal that you should stumble sometimes.” ― Gianluigi Buffon

Overcoming Life Obstacles Quotes

“I have no regrets in my life. I think that everything happens to you for a reason. The hard times that you go through build character, making you a much stronger person.” ― Rita Mero

“Life has a way of broadsiding us with lessons that we need to learn but would rather avoid.” ― Craig Groeschel

“Sometimes when hardships knock, it’s just life. Do not take it personal.” ― Naide Obiang

“Life’s battles don’t always go to the stronger or faster man. But sooner or later the man who wins, is the man who thinks he can.” ― Bruce Lee

“A good strategy of life is obvious: When the right path is found, it must be walked no matter how hard it is and the precious target this path destined to must be arrived at by defeating every difficulty encountered.” ― Mehmet Murat ildan

“Don’t fill life with struggles, fill life with joy. A flower always struggles to survive, but it never forgets to bloom with joy.” ― Debasish Mridha

“You can’t solve anyone else’s life for them. But then, if you see someone struggling with a heavy load, isn’t it forbidden to walk on without helping them?” ― Naomi Alderman

“We are all faced with challenges at some point in our life, challenges that we did not create.” ― Catherine Pulsifer

“Challenges are gifts that force us to search for a new center of gravity. Don’t fight them. Just find a new way to stand.” ― Oprah Winfrey

“The key to life is accepting challenges. Once someone stops doing this, he’s dead.” ― Bette Davis

“Challenge and adversity are meant to help you know who you are. Storms hit your weakness, but unlock your true strength.” ― Roy T. Bennett

“A challenge only becomes an obstacle when you bow to it.” ― Ray Davis

“Life’s challenges are not supposed to paralyze you, they’re supposed to help you discover who you are.” ― Bernice Johnson Reagon

“Our very survival depends on our ability to stay awake, to adjust to new ideas, to remain vigilant and to face the challenge of change.” ― Martin Luther King Jr.

“When we least expect it, life sets up a challenge to test our courage and willingness to change. The challenge will not wait. Life does not look back.” ― Paulo Coelho

“A new challenge keeps the brain kicking and the heart ticking.” ― E. A. Bucchianeri

“He who doesn’t want to face his challenges shall always face challenges!” ― Ernest Agyemang Yeboah

“If you are facing a new challenge or being asked to do something that you have never done before don’t be afraid to step out.” ― Joyce Meyer

“A life filled with vicissitudes, uncertainty and hard lessons provides us with skills to better approach new challenges that come along.” ― Vivian Eisenecher

“I believe my life has no limits. I want you to feel the same way about your life, no matter what your challenges may be.” ― Nick Vujicic

“We all make mistakes, have struggles, and even regret things in our past. But you are not your mistakes, you are not your struggles, and you are here now with the power to shape your day and your future.” ― Steve Maraboli

“Your strength will be found when you stop struggling with yourself, instead of thinking everyone is a struggle worth overcoming. Every obstacle in life is a lesson that teaches us, not others.” ― Shannon L. Alder

“The triumph can’t be had without the struggle.” ― Wilma Rudolph

“To have striven, to have made the effort, to have been true to certain ideals, this alone is worth the struggle.” ― William Osler

“Life’s struggles are necessary for growth.” ― Auliq Ice

“You’re imperfect, and you’re wired for struggle, but you are worthy of love and belonging.” ― Brene Brown

“You are not alone in the struggles of life. Entire cosmos is with you. It evolves through the way you face and overcome challenges of life. Use everything in your advantage.” ― Amit Ray

“A constant struggle, a ceaseless battle to bring success from inhospitable surroundings, is the price of all great achievements.” ― Orison Swett Marden

“Those who overcome great challenges will be changed, and often in unexpected ways.” ― Steve Goodier

“Show me someone who has done something worthwhile, and I’ll show you someone who has overcome adversity.” ― Lou Holtz

“Adversity causes some men to break; others to break records.” ― William Arthur Ward

“Adversity has ever been considered the state in which a man most easily becomes acquainted with himself.” Samuel Jackson

“Sometimes adversity is what you need to face in order to become successful.” ― Zig Ziglar

“Adversity is preparation for greatness.” ― Andy Andrews

“Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit.” ― Napoleon Hill

“Fresh activity is the only means of overcoming adversity.” ― Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

“Fire is the test of gold. Adversity, of strong men.” ― Martha Graham

“Adversity introduces a man to himself.” ― Albert Einstein

“In times of adversity and change, we really discover who we are and what we’re made of.” ― Howard Schultz

“Sometimes good comes through adversity. I would not be who I am today had it not been for the internment, and I like who I am.” ― Ruth Asawa

“There are uses to adversity, and they don’t reveal themselves until tested. Whether it’s serious illness, financial hardship, or the simple constraint of parents who speak limited English, difficulty can tap unexpected strengths.” ― Sonia Sotomayor

“There is no education like adversity.” ― Benjamin Disraeli

“Prosperity is not without many fears and distates; adversity not without many comforts and hopes.” ― Francis Bacon

“It is your reaction to adversity, not the adversity itself, that determines how your life story will develop.” ― Dieter F. Uchtdorf

“Adversity is the first path to truth.” ― Lord Byron

“The most successful people see adversity not as a stumbling block, but as a stepping-stone to greatness.” ― Shawn Anchor

“I haven’t always acted or reacted in a way that made me proud, but I didn’t make that same mistake twice, and I think that’s what I love about adversity is that it always reminds me of what’s really valuable in life.” ― Sandra Bullock

“Prosperity is no just scale; adversity is the only balance to weigh friends.” ― Plutarch

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