Top 200 Susan C. Young Quotes (2024 Update)
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51. “While active listening is crucial for optimal communication, we are faced with a dilemma which can perplex even the sincerest and engaged of individuals.”

— Susan C. Young

52. “Just because you don’t know how to do something now does not mean you can’t learn how to do it later.”

— Susan C. Young

53. “Do you ever feel like you have been stopped dead in your tracks? That you have fallen and can’t get up? Or like you are stuck in a rut or wading in muck? Paralysis, inertia, and being stuck, can be disempowering and disabling. What is it going to take for you to restart your engines and get moving again?”

— Susan C. Young

54. “Gracious pride is a powerful motivator and an exceptional quality. It drives a person to strive for excellence, keep promises, not give up, be more resilient, maintain optimism, and hold their head high while enduring challenge and change.”

— Susan C. Young

55. “Living in the age of the Internet and being a part of the information generation, we have unlimited access to an unprecedented wealth of knowledge and learning. We have no excuse to show up to an appointment, a sales call, a date, or an important meeting without learning everything we can to tip the odds in our favor.”

— Susan C. Young

56. “Rejoicing is grounded in gratitude, with a keen appreciation for yourself, others, your abundance, and the beauty around you.”

— Susan C. Young

57. “You are the author of your own life story. You have the leading role and get to determine how you interact with your supporting cast and other characters. Without realizing it, you may have allowed the events in your life to write your story for you rather than taking deliberate action to write it in your own voice. What will it take to love your life story to create the happy endings you desire?”

— Susan C. Young

58. “Color is one of the most important and distinctive elements in enhancing your image. Wearing the colors which are best matched to your personality, energy, skin tone, hair color, and body type will make you look healthier, more vibrant, confident, successful, and approachable.”

— Susan C. Young

59. “What crucial conversations need to be readdressed in your personal and professional relationships in order for you to gain peace, clarity, and resolution? Create the space in your life to readdress what needs to be given hope for healing.”

— Susan C. Young

60. “When you yearn to create positive change, stop focusing on your old stories. If you hope to transform your life from the inside out and become a new improved version of your former self, refocus on what you want rather than what you don’t.”

— Susan C. Young

61. “Whether it is in the way you walk, talk, dress, or behave, your personal brand impacts how people react and respond to you. It is the essence of what makes you likable, knowable, and trustworthy. And it is what can make you memorable and sought after in the marketplace.”

— Susan C. Young

62. “For some, putting in the time or work to be prepared and live deliberately is natural. For others? It’s work. However, as in the words of Thomas Jefferson, “If you want something you have never had, you must be willing to do something you have never done.”

— Susan C. Young

63. “Get ready to take on the world from a position of personal power, strength, and intention!”

— Susan C. Young

64. “A man worth his salt will treat a lady like a lady and make the effort to be a gentleman. While independent women are fully capable of being self-reliant, the majority whom I know appreciate being treated with respect, consideration, and chivalry. For the women who yearn for the old-fashioned, good-hearted, chivalrous guy, I promise, they do exist.”

— Susan C. Young

65. “Take the Initiative. Be proactive. If you want to rock your relationship results, it is going to take action, effort, initiative, and choosing to get in the game – so, step up, step out, and show up!”

— Susan C. Young

66. “A high self-esteem can quickly deteriorate into egotism, arrogance, and an over-confidence that can backfire and turn people off.”

— Susan C. Young

67. “Whether you’re delivering a sales presentation to a new client, going on a trip, speaking in front of a thousand people, or handling a customer complaint, when you are prepared, you are more empowered to do your best and perform at a higher level. It feels great!”

— Susan C. Young

68. “Whether you are staying in someone’s home as a house guest, attending a dinner party, or visiting a sick friend, when you bring a “hostess gift” or a thoughtful token, you are providing a gesture of kindness which will extend far beyond your visit.”

— Susan C. Young

69. “To build up your speed and create momentum, do you need to be pushed or pulled? Successfully shifting gears requires synchronization, coordination, and a sense of speed, whether fast or slow. Sometimes it is simply a matter of shaking up your routine to get things rolling in the right direction.”

— Susan C. Young

70. “The great thing about redirecting is that if you miss the mark and miss your goal, you can simply change course. When you are heading down a certain path, and feel like you may be heading the wrong way, stop, turn back, redirect, or ask for directions.”

— Susan C. Young

71. “Dumb luck and flying by the seat of your pants can only get you so far in life.”

— Susan C. Young

72. “Building confidence is an ongoing process and something that can be accomplished over time.”

— Susan C. Young

73. “Just be Nice. Nice – this little word has a big meaning. Use it generously. Being nice helps people feel emotionally safe, allowing for more authentic, trusting, and happy interactions.”

— Susan C. Young

74. “Would you like to feel a calm confidence when you walk into a room full of strangers, knowing that you can start new a conversation with anyone?”

— Susan C. Young

75. “It is unimpressive to interrupt another person while they are talking. Interrupting someone in mid-sentence demonstrates that your focus is on yourself, not the person talking. I had a friend who used a humorous retort whenever someone would interrupt him. He would graciously, albeit sarcastically, say, “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to speak while you were interrupting.” It always got a laugh, yet he was cleverly letting the intruder know of his infraction without being too confrontational.”

— Susan C. Young

76. “Some people contend that there are no new ideas and everything under the sun has already been created. Thankfully, innovation and regeneration continue to prove otherwise. New and amazing innovations are born every day from the regeneration of ideas and creativity. How can you create something brand new using your current resources?”

— Susan C. Young

77. “Grounded by healthy self-esteem and personal self-worth, this admirable character quality can inspire awe and reverence.”

— Susan C. Young

78. “Like everything else in our world, we too are energy. Each one of us is an energy being releasing our own distinctive energy signature that is perceptible to others by way of our choices, perceptions, behaviors, attitudes, and physical cues.”

— Susan C. Young

79. “The truth may be true, but a discreet person understands that speaking the truth isn’t always helpful. It can also be hurtful and harmful.”

— Susan C. Young

80. “Self-confident people don’t make their self-esteem, self-image, happiness, or self-confidence dependent on another person’s approval, validation, or acceptance.”

— Susan C. Young

81. “If you want to appear more confident – speak slowly, articulately, clearly, and deliberately. Communicating with clarity will not only help you build more confidence in yourself, but it will inspire respect from others.”

— Susan C. Young

82. “A diamond’s creation requires immense pressure and intense temperatures to reach its highest potential. Without enduring the adversity and pressure of its environment, the diamond would never become the treasure it was meant to be. May the changes you grow through bring incredible value in helping you forge a remarkable and multi-faceted life.”

— Susan C. Young

83. “When you focus on connecting with your truest essence, that spiritual center of love and acceptance, you will reawaken, arrive, and thrive. Every morning you get to reawaken to a new day. And every night as you sleep, you will hopefully experience rest, renewal, and rejuvenation.”

— Susan C. Young

84. “Likened to “still waters run deep,” a dignified person is able to call upon their wisdom and experience to discern a situation and expertly navigate it with grace.”

— Susan C. Young

85. “There will be times in your life when things simply have to be replaced because they are tired, broken, worn out, harmful, outdated, or irrelevant. Take an inventory of the things that no longer serve your best and highest good so you can replace them with things which do.”

— Susan C. Young

86. “Even something as simple as ending a sentence with the tone of a question mark rather than a period can diminish a person’s authority and credibility.”

— Susan C. Young

87. “Be a life-long learner. Whether you are seeking to achieve peace and harmony, learn a new technology to do your work faster, or design a strategy to blow your competitors out of the water, retraining is a pivotal way to strengthen your knowledge and realize your goals.”

— Susan C. Young

88. “Dignity is pride’s barometer.”

— Susan C. Young

89. “Prepare for Success. Feel the satisfaction and power of having your act together! Get organized beforehand to get better results. Prior Planning Prevents Poor Performance.”

— Susan C. Young

90. “Doing your homework and being well prepared for appointments is one of the most powerful ways to set yourself apart from your competition to gain and retain new clients.”

— Susan C. Young

91. “When we look at our words and deeds in this context, it strengthens our resolve to be incredibly selective. Everything we say and do becomes a part of who we are and how we connect to others.”

— Susan C. Young

92. “Be mindful of the words in your mind and in your mouth. Choose to use an affirming and positive vocabulary because your actions and outcomes will follow suit.”

— Susan C. Young

93. “Do you hold fond memories in your heart which you would like to experience again? Have you made mistakes which you wish you could go back and correct? Has life turned out differently than you ever planned for or expected? The wonderful thing about Second Chances is that you get to take what was once created or has already happened and REDO it to make it better.”

— Susan C. Young

94. “Prime yourself for success and demonstrate to others that you are diligent, reliable, and trustworthy.”

— Susan C. Young

95. “As you jump new hurdles, you gain greater confidence. Confidence can be achieved like any other practiced skill.”

— Susan C. Young

96. “It is impressive to see how people work hard to transform their lives, their bodies, and their relationships to become the best version of themselves. Release the layers that weigh you down and hold you back. Release the past and re-emerge to begin your next chapter.”

— Susan C. Young

97. “When you make eye contact with another person, you can send thousands of silent messages without even speaking a word. No wonder eye contact can be both a direct form of communication and an elusive attribute at the same time.”

— Susan C. Young

98. “Be Brave. Bravery takes fortitude – put yourself on the line, even if you risk failing, falling, being embarrassed, or looking stupid – if being brave were easy, more people would be. Just try it!”

— Susan C. Young

99. “People will form impressions, assumptions, opinions, and judgments all within a few short seconds. To make a favorable first impression and make these seconds count, enhance your image by choosing clean, crisp, appropriate attire that reflects confidence and professionalism.”

— Susan C. Young

100. “Many people associate resolutions with failure because they’ve broken promises to themselves so many times before. They don’t want to fail again, and as a result, they avoid setting goals. For the wise people who do set resolutions, research has shown you are ten times more likely to improve your life when you do. What are you willing to do to make your dreams come true?”

— Susan C. Young