Susan David

Psychologist South African-American Born 1968 (age 58)

South African psychologist known for emotional agility and psychological flexibility.

378 quotes

"Your past does not have to be your prologue."
Hope
"Perfectionism is often just fear in a fancy dress."
Fear
"The ability to be present is the greatest gift you can give yourself and others."
"Your thoughts are not facts; they are interpretations."
Philosophy
"When we accept what we cannot control, we unlock what we can."
Power
"Real strength is showing up for yourself, especially when it's hard."
Strength
"The courage to be imperfect is the courage to be alive."
Courage
"Your life is not determined by your circumstances but by your response to them."
Inspiration
"Emotional agility allows you to be flexible in pursuit of what matters to you."
Success
"The stories we stop telling ourselves are as important as the stories we start telling."
Wisdom
"Freedom begins when you stop letting other people's expectations define you."
Freedom
"Your vulnerability is your vehicle for genuine connection."
Love
"The most powerful thing you can do is to acknowledge what is actually true for you."
Truth
"When you stop fighting your emotions, you have energy for what truly matters."
Peace
"Resilience is the ability to dance with difficulty, not avoid it."
Perseverance
"Your worth is not determined by your productivity."
Life
"The biggest prison is the one we build inside our own minds."
Freedom
"Kindness is not weakness; it is clarity of values in action."
Kindness
"You are not your thoughts; you are the observer of your thoughts."
Wisdom
"Real change happens when we get curious instead of critical about ourselves."
Change
"The path to authenticity goes through discomfort."
Courage
"Your capacity to be present with difficulty determines your capacity for joy."
Happiness
"Belonging does not require you to become someone else."
Friendship
"The most important relationship you'll ever have is with yourself."
"When you embrace your imperfections, you become unstoppable."
Strength
"The quality of your life is determined by the quality of the people you surround yourself with."
Family
"Your fears are just thoughts; they don't have to run your life."
Fear
"The greatest act of rebellion is to live authentically."
Freedom
"You cannot control your emotions, but you can control your relationship with them."
Wisdom
"Real success is living in alignment with your values, not other people's definitions."
Success