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Not Good Enough Quotes

Not Good Enough Quotes

The feeling of not being good enough is familiar to almost everyone, from artists to athletes to anyone starting something new. These quotes address that doubt head-on -- some encouraging you to raise your own estimation of yourself, others acknowledging that sometimes your best genuinely falls short, and that is okay too.

You will find lines here that work in self-improvement journals, therapy-related content, social media posts about vulnerability, or essays on perfectionism. Explore below.

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“I put a lot of pressure on myself. I think something's not good enough, and I won't stop until I feel like I've made it. I'm never satisfied.”

J. Cole

“And above all things, never think that you're not good enough yourself. A man should never think that. My belief is that in life people will take you at your own reckoning.”

Isaac Asimov

“I did the best I could, and in some arenas, my best was not good enough. I've made some bad choices.”

Amy Grant

“I go to sleep every single night thinking I'm not good enough. I really do. I don't know if that's healthy or not. But I really do have a fear of not being good, and I don't like that.”

Diana Taurasi

“If something is not good enough, stop doing it.”

Jonathan Ive

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