Quotes About Shooting Your Shot

List of shooting your shot quotes

Dude, don’t be afraid to shoot your shot at anything. I repeat, don’t let that fear stop you. Stop wondering if it’s worth it and go for it. Maybe it’s asking someone out, pitching that wild idea, or just saying what’s been sitting heavy on your chest. Shooting your shot is terrifying, and so life giving. I’ve been there, heart pounding, palms sweaty, second-guessing every word. Sometimes it work and sometimes it crashes—but every time, it’s what needs to be done.

The Courage to Try

Taking a shot at anything starts with guts and not caring what others have to say. It’s that moment you decide the fear of regret outweighs the fear of rejection. I remember how it was pursuing my wife. Sweaty, wanting to die in fear, but not giving up and just doing it.

1. “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” – Wayne Gretzky
2. “Fortune favors the bold, so why not be the boldest?”
3. “The only ‘no’ that haunts you is the one you never asked for.”
4. “Courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s shooting your shot while your knees are knocking.”
5. “Life’s too short to keep your heart in the holster.”

When It’s About Love

I once wrote a letter to my beautiful crush at the time lol. I actually poured my soul into it. You would have been proud if you saw it. I gave it to her with a smile but did not get the response that I wanted but, guess what my friend? I’d do it again.
6. “Shoot your shot, because a broken heart heals faster than a ‘what if.’”
7. “Love is a leap—take it, or watch someone else land in their arms.”
8. “If they’re the sun, be the moon that dares to shine anyway.”
9. “One bold ‘hey’ could rewrite your whole story.”
10. “The best love stories start with a shot in the dark.”

Chasing Dreams

Dreams don’t chase you—you’ve got to run them down. Are you running your dreams down or sitting on your butt? Lock in and chase!
11. “Shoot for the stars—worst case, you’ll land on a rooftop with a hell of a view.”
12. “Dreams don’t knock; you’ve got to kick the door down.”
13. “Every big win started with someone crazy enough to try.”
14. “The universe bends for those who shoot their shot at it.”
15. “Ambition is a bullet—aim it, fire it, and don’t look back.”

Facing Rejection

Sometimes you shoot and you miss! I’ve had my share of misses but you keep on moving.
16. “Rejection is just redirection—keep shooting.”
17. “A ‘no’ today doesn’t mean a ‘never’ tomorrow.”
18. “Every miss is practice for the shot that hits.”
19. “The bruise of rejection fades faster than the ache of regret.”
20. “They can’t stop you from trying again—only you can.”

The Thrill of the Risk

There’s a rush in the gamble, isn’t there? There is something that’s so fun about taking a risk and so borrowing when we don’t.
21. “Shooting your shot is half courage, half chaos, and all thrill.”
22. “Life’s a game—play it bold or sit on the sidelines.”
23. “Risk is the spice that makes success taste sweeter.”
24. “Take the shot, because safe is just another word for boring.”
25. “The best moments come when you throw caution out the window.”

Believing you can do it

You’ve got to back yourself, even when no one else does. Don’t let the negative talk prevail. I’ve been there. I used to doubt every move until I realized the only approval I needed was mine.
26. “Shoot your shot—you’re worth the chance.”
27. “If you don’t bet on yourself, who will?”
28. “You’re the MVP of your own story—act like it.”
29. “Self-doubt is the safety; flip it off and fire.”
30. “You’re a one-in-a-million shot—don’t waste it.”

When It Pays Off

If you keep on going, you will likely one day win and it will feel like you won the Superbowl.

31. “One brave move can turn a maybe into a forever.”
32. “The shot you take today could be the story you tell tomorrow.”
33. “Victory tastes best when you risked it all.”
34. “Sometimes the ball bounces back—and it’s golden.”
35. “Shoot your shot, and watch the universe say ‘yes.’”

For the Underdogs

I’ve always rooted for people like me, the underdogs. I always root for the nerds who the world doubts.
36. “Underdogs shoot the wildest shots—and sometimes they score.”
37. “The world loves a nobody who dares to be somebody.”
38. “Take the shot they don’t expect—it’s yours to steal.”
39. “Small players with big hearts win the game.”
40. “No one sees the dark horse until it crosses the line.”

Living Without Regrets

Regret’s a quiet killer. I still think about the chances I didn’t take. Not asking to play QB in little league, shying away from the mic, etc.
41. “Shoot your shot, because ‘I wish I had’ echoes forever.”
42. “Regret is the ghost of every shot you didn’t fire.”
43. “Life’s too fleeting to leave bullets in the chamber.”
44. “Take the chance—tomorrow’s you will thank you.”
45. “The only failure is the shot you never took.”

Just Do It

Enough stalling, you’ve got this. Now it’s just time to do it. I’ve guiding you this far now it’s time to go and spread your wings.
46. “Stop aiming and start shooting—now’s your moment.”
47. “One shot can change everything—make it yours.”
48. “Don’t wait for the perfect angle—just pull the trigger.”
49. “Shoot your shot like it’s the last one you’ll ever get.”
50. “You’re ready. You’re enough. Go for it.”