For the longest time, I’ve had trouble defining what a “girl boss” really is. Was it something you are born with or something you can build up?
What combination of characteristics should I have to be classified as a girl boss? Confidence was high on the list, that I was sure of. But what other ingredients were necessary for the potion to work and do its magic?
Eventually, I came to realize that everyone has their own definition of what being a girl boss means to them. To me, it’s a woman that is unapologetically herself and is always walking down the path of her choice with confidence and flair.
She doesn’t doubt her capabilities – she has the unyielding inner belief that she has what it takes. She is a queen, a goddess, and Lord, have mercy for whoever stands in her way.
As someone who has struggled with low self-confidence throughout the years, this always seemed like an unachievable image for me.
Recently, however, as I started writing more and focused on doing what makes me happy, I began to feel a rush of confidence and a sense of achievement, which wasn’t familiar until this moment. Upon reflecting, I realized that I actually was a girl boss – without even trying to become one.
The moral of the story is – do whatever makes you happy and don’t listen to anyone discouraging you from following your dreams. If you do what you like, eventually you will own it and it will bring you a sense of achievement and self-worth that will have people stare at you in awe.
If my story isn’t enough and you still need some inspiration, here are some of my favorite sassy girl boss quotes, which can bring a sprinkle of motivation to any bad day.
55 Sassy Girl Boss Quotes
1. “I’m not bossy, I’m the boss.” — Beyoncé
2. “If opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door.” — Milton Berle
3. “Be so good they can’t ignore you.” — Steve Martin
4. “There is no competition because nobody can be me.”
5. “Throw me to the wolves and I’ll come back leading the pack.”
6. “There is no force more powerful than a woman determined to rise.”
7. “She overcame everything that was meant to destroy her.” ―Sylvester McNutt III
8. “I’m gracing you with my presence.” — Kourtney Kardashian
9. “Believe you can and you’re halfway there.” – Theodore Roosevelt
10. “Do one thing every day that scares you.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt
11. “Stay focused and extra sparkly”
12. “Don’t tell people your plans. Show them your results.”
13. “Act like a lady, think like a boss”
14. “I woke up like this. Me after every lash nap.”
15. “You’re a hot mess. At least I’m a fun hot mess…”
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16. “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” ― Eleanor Roosevelt
17. “Think like a queen. A queen is not afraid to fail. Failure is another stepping stone to greatness.” ― Oprah Winfrey
18. “If you are always trying to be normal, you’ll never know how amazing you can be.” ― Maya Angelou
19. “We weren’t born to create excuses, we were born to create excellence.” ― Janna Cachola
20. “Don’t be afraid to be the full package.”
21. “Surround yourself with only people who are going to lift you higher.” ― Oprah
22. “If there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself.” — Beyoncé
23. “If they say ‘it’s impossible’ remember that it’s impossible for them; not for you.”
24. “I’m not ignoring you. I’m busy building my empire.” – Moosa Rahat
25. “Queens don’t do drama! We do business.”
26. “I am thankful for all of those who said no to me. It’s because of them I’m doing it myself.” — Albert Einstein
27. “Keep your heels, head, and standards high.” Coco Chanel
28. “Someday I want to be perfect; until then, I’ll be happy being incredible.” — Maxine Cartoons
29. “You don’t have to like me, but you will respect me. Cause I’m the boss.” — Kelis
30. “Compete with yourself, not with others.” ― Sophia Amoruso
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31. “Do not be afraid! Do not worry about the fear of failure and fear of what others think.” – Bola Sokunbi, Clever Girl Finance
32. “You won’t know until you try. Create without fear. If you mess up, who cares? You learn and move on.” – Michelle McHargue, Talent Partner of Cowboy Ventures
33. “You won’t know until you try. Create without fear. If you mess up, who cares? You learn and move on.” – Michelle McHargue, Talent Partner of Cowboy Ventures
34. “Even if your dream seems unattainable, you can achieve it if you stay focused, driven, and diligent.” – Rebecca Minkoff, Designer
35. “When she is mad; even the demons run for cover…”- Jordan Sarah Weatherhead.
36. “Sometimes you gotta be a beauty and a beast.”- Nicki Minaj.
37. “You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”- A.A. Milne.
38. “Don’t call me lucky. Call me a badass.”- Shonda Rhimes.
39. “Beware; for I am fearless, and therefore powerful.”- Mary Shelly.
40. “Create the highest, grandest vision possible for your life, because you become what you believe.” – Oprah Winfrey.
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41. “Say yes, and you’ll figure it out later.” – Tina Fey.
42. “Being the boss anywhere is lonely. Being a female boss in a world of mostly men is especially so.”- Robert Frost.
43. “I’m not bossy, I just know what you should be doing.” – James Andreson.
44. “Oh darling, go buy a personality.”
45. “I’m on a seafood diet, I see food and I eat it.”
46. “Focused, intelligent, motivated. Oh, and cute.”
47. “A girl in the right shoes can conquer the world!”
48. “She loved mysteries so much that she became one.”
49. “My favorite sport is watching women make money”
50. “The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Sally Berger
51. “The most dangerous animal in the world is a silent smiling woman.”
52. “Behind every great man, there is a surprised woman.” – Maryon Pearson
53. “What’s a queen without her king? Well, historically speaking, more powerful.”
54. “The only time a woman is helpless is when her nail polish is drying. Other than that, watch out.”
55. “Love me or hate me, both are in my favor…If you love me I’ll always be in your heart. If you hate me, I’ll always be in your mind.
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