Timothy F. Cahill Quotes

When people criticize me, instead of putting my head down, it gives me energy to do even more.

I've always had to prove myself to people growing up. I had to show them that I could do this and I could do that and paying no mind to what the critics said.

When I have criticism that I feel is unfair, the rejection does disturb me, but it also strengthens me. I used to get turned down for all sorts of jobs. I used to writhe in pain, but then I would say, 'Good. Good. I will get stronger for this.'

I had a lot of negative comments, but it made me stronger and made me want to do more in my game. It made me more determined if anything.

When people talk trash about me and doubt me, I just use it as motivation.

I always believed in myself when I was not playing much.

I have faced rejection in this business because of my appearance, but that has only made me stronger and more determined.

People will tell you that you can't do it, no matter what you are trying to do, so you just have to really keep at it.

I've seen a lot of women give up after they've had three or four bad gigs in a row. It's very difficult to learn not to take nasty heckles personally.

You've got to really be able to accept the rejection.

I was always told that I was too small, too skinny, too slow, not tough enough, and I never ever believed what people told me.

I have learned not to allow rejection to move me.

I grew up a skinny kid with a funny last name and coke bottle glasses, so I experienced my fair share of bullies. But I learned, with the help of humor and resilience, to never give up.

There was times when I was bullied about dancing and stuff. But you couldn't hit me hard enough to stop me from doing it.

I've gone through all of it: I've literally heard every single name in the book be told to me. So don't be discouraged by anyone as long as you're confident in yourself, and just keep doing what you're doing.

I came to understand and observe that we're all going to face obstacles. We're going to have challenges. We're going to fail. We're going to have success. But all of it is going to ultimately be character-building. And it's not going to deter us from wanting to achieve, to strive, and be successful.

I think one should take criticism in one's stride and prove oneself. In fact, I would like to thank my critics as their criticism gave me the fire and passion to prove myself.

There's a lot of people that hate on me, but I'm really willing to prove 'em wrong.

There have been times when I have failed. But there have never been times when I thought I would fail

One girl came up to me - I remember it so vividly - she said, "You're not fit to model socks." It crushed me. But at the same time, it made me unbelievably determined to prove everybody wrong and prove to myself that I could live an incredible life.

I've never let the criticism deter me.

I wasn't always someone who was talented. It was more that I was loud and loved a challenge.

The more criticism I get, the more it gives me a stronger urge to win. So I try harder.

When people keep telling you that you can't do a thing, you kind of like to try it.

Everyone has egos, and you want to come out on top. You have to pick yourself up and go at it again.