Joe Garcia Quotes

It takes guts to get out of the ruts.

All progress has resulted from people who took unpopular positions.

We make way for the man who boldly pushes past us.

Oftentimes, people stay where they are in life simply because of fear. But do you know that fear isn't reality? It's only a thought in your mind.

Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage. If you want to conquer fear, do not sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.

I didn't run for mayor to be the caretaker of the status quo.

I look at decisions like - it's like an Indiana Jones movie. The guy comes to a rope ladder, and he's being chased. There's uncertainty on the other side, but he knows when he gets to the other side, he's going to take his machete and cut the rope ladder behind him. He has no retreat.

What saves a man is to take a step. Then another step. It is always the same step, but you have to take it.

You always have two choices: your commitment versus your fear.

You must take the first step. The first steps will take some effort, maybe pain. But after that, everything that has to be done is real-life movement.

The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are.

The time for bickering is over. The time for games has passed. Now is the season for action ... I will not stand by while the special interests use the same old tactics to keep things exactly the way they are. If you misrepresent what’s in the plan, we will call you out. And I will not accept the status quo as a solution. Not this time. Not now.

I know what my causes are. And I care about them, so I'd rather get out there and talk about them than just play it safe.

It's one thing to talk the talk; it's another thing to walk after getting whacked with a coconut.

It is important for us to push into the box - not play around it like some sort of handball team.

I think if you have too much fear, you're never going to break ground or develop.

Everyday I'm just going to continue defying limitations.

I cannot be clearer about this. I am not in politics, let alone Labour's shadow cabinet, to keep things as they are.

One of the things I want to achieve in the potentially short time I'm in Westminster is to stop people thinking we're all the same. Because while they believe that, the establishment stays in the same people's hands.

There's a point when you go with what you've got. Or you don't go.

Draw your line in the sand. Make your decision now and start taking action to really live your dream. By not taking bold steps to live your dream, not only are you missing out on fully living, but the world is missing out on the greatness you have to offer. Be bold!

Here's the thing: if I want to do something, I just have to do it - for real! I'm not gonna pussy out in the moment. I don't want no holding back!

If you're not gonna pull the trigger, don't point the gun.

Statesmen exhibit five key commitments: 1) A commitment to principles above politics; 2) An ability to compromise without abandoning principle; 3) A commitment to truth over spin; 4) A commitment to courage over cowardice; and 5) A commitment, or willingness, to give up power.

Fear isn't an excuse to come to a standstill. It's the impetus to step up and strike.