Things You Can Control Quotes

I learned early on that there are certain things you can control in the press, and things you cannot.

Just write, get better, keep writing, keep getting better. It's the only thing you can control.

Business is the ultimate sport. In business, as in sport, the one thing you can control is effort.

Don't worry about what you can't control.

Worry about the things you can control; the rest will either work themselves out, or they'll kill you. Either way, no more worries.

Invest your energy in the things you can control.

Its impossible to control the reception of your work - the only thing you can control is the experience of writing itself, and the work you create.

When you look back from your Olympic experience, you never want to question whether you could have done more. The one thing you can control is your off-ice preparation.

I learned long ago to focus on things you can control and don't even pay attention to things you don't.

I wonder if killing yourself is the only thing you can control in your entire life, and that's why it's a sin. Because you're beating God at his own game.

You've just got to go out there and try to control the things you can control. Deal with things and stay mentally strong.

When you have the paparazzi hiding in the bushes outside your home, the only thing you can control is how you respond publicly.

There’s a right time for everything. Not all will come to you, because there’s a solid plan. You just have to have faith, you have to believe that there’s a greater plan for us, in case it doesn’t pan out the way we thought it would. The only thing you can control is your attitude towards this things. You have to accept it and try to make the most of what is given to you.

People spend all their time focused on things they can't control. In truth, there are only two things you can control: your attitude and your work ethic.

My experience over 17 years playing with the Yankees, these are a few of the things that I've learned. You've got to have a plan of action, You have to stay focused on the things you can control, and don't get discouraged or distracted by the things you cannot control.

Control the things you can control .

I really believe the only thing you can control in those situations is what you do as a player but also how you interact with your teammates, which is critical.

Your reputation is in the hands of others. That's what the reputation is. You can't control that. The only thing you can control is your character.

You want to change your life? Control the only thing you can control: the meaning you give something.

Set goals for things you can control. In my case, I can't control the marks from the judges, but I can control how I train every day, and I can control my performance.

Besides, the only thing you can control in life is your wardrobe. Cars break down when you least expect it. Boats eat money and gas. Your house, your mate, your friends, your family, even your career, are beyond your control. However, you're in total command of what you put on your back each morning.

Control the things you can control. As for the rest - God bless it all.

Forget the last shot. It takes so long to accept that you can't always replicate your swing. The only thing you can control is your attitude toward the next shot.

Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.

If you don't like something, change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude.