Terry Crews is an American actor, fitness enthusiast and former American football player. He was also considered for the 2017 TIME Person of the Year but lost out to Donald Trump.
So, it’s a book for guys who don’t like being men. The main thing I have to say about it is that it is the first time I’ve read a book where the author comes from a very masculine point of view. I think that if a man wants to be a better man, he needs to understand what masculinity is.
I put together this collection of the best quotes from Terry Crews’ book Manhood: ‘Tough As Nails’, ‘No Drama’ and Why I’m Still Married.
33 Terry Crews Quotes
You may see a lot of tweets around the world that say the same as this. “No is not negotiable. You’re not going to take my money.” If we allow it to go on, it’s going to be that we have a system that allows money to be taken out of our economy by a very small percentage of the population, not the people who are the creators that are able to provide for our communities, our children and our families.
 Anger can trick us.  It’s not the best way of thinking, but anger can trick us.  So I have to be careful not to fall into that trap.  My emotions are my emotions, but what I want to do is use them for something positive in life.
Our sense of self-worth and identity is so deeply connected to our culture. We absorb the messages that society teaches us, and then we internalize them and take them to heart. These limiting things that many of us have been taught to believe about ourselves become all that we value or deem worth enough. This impacts the way we see ourselves, and ultimately, the decisions we make.
I also found the “4” thing to be more personal than you may expect. It’s about his family and his experience of not having family members that were there and shared in his successes. He talks about how he had to find his way, and how he didn’t really want to find a way just because everyone else was doing it.
Terry Crews just said that he is taking a shot. People are very excited that Terry Crews just said that he is taking a shot.
The intentions you have, the reality is you get no points for intentions. You get points for actions. And actions you do, you get points for.
I think Terry Crews is right. When you’re in a position of power, sometimes you’ve got to do things you don’t enjoy. In my first job, in the restaurant business, I would do things like go around and check the cash register. That’s when I realized I didn’t like that. I had to step up, and I had to do everything I could to succeed.
In anger, if we don’t allow ourselves to let go of our anger with ease, it can become a habit that blinds us, clouding our ability to see our own behavior clearly and making us helpless.
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The world is full of people who say they are going to do things and they never do them. If you try hard and keep working at what you set out to do, it can happen.
In the beginning, I enjoyed drawing and drawing often helped me pass time. I quickly learned that nothing comes naturally to us. I have to work hard to improve my skills.
Even though the world is filled with negativity, I’ve learned that the only place you can really find true happiness is in the moment. It’s the only place you can find peace. It’s also the only place you can give and receive the love that you deserve.
The actor and comedian has a busy schedule. From starring in the Fox hit show Brooklyn Nine-Nine to making movies, writing and starring in his own sitcom, to doing stand-up comedy, there’s never a day when Terry isn’t working on something. In this video interview, he explains why he recommends trying to stay fit from the inside out.
Crews says he is going to continue to celebrate diversity “by just talking”. This is especially important as he is a black man.
I’ve never been a huge fan of pity parties and if I ever do have one, I wouldn’t invite anyone else and I wouldn’t enjoy it.
Terry Crews was making fun of people that say that they should be able to laugh at anything, but it’s not a joke at his expense.
Terry Crews once stated that once he started to become compassionate toward himself and his family and everyone else he encountered, it changed everything.
A statement that shows up over and over again from Terry. I am amazed at his ability to take such a simple statement and expand upon it to mean so much more. The struggle to survive, for money, for food, for recognition makes us who we are.
Terry Crews doesn’t need anyone to tell him how to do anything, so if he wants to feel good he should go out and do as he please.
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I always do the best I can on the things I want to do, not on the things that need to be done.
Terry Crews says that fashion is not only about your physical appearance, but it’s about making your inner self look great too. Even if your outfit looks good on the surface, you’ll feel better about yourself if you choose a flattering one.
[Terry Crews]’s life was not easy by any means. He was an overweight, unwashed, low-skilled worker with a criminal record from his youth. However, by becoming a high-class role model, he found inner peace and his talents were recognized.In other words, every experience he’s had he took and made it mean something. He took something negative and turned it into something positive.
I am constantly growing and I will forever be growing and I will forever be growing!
Terry Crews believes that you need to have a clear career path. He claims that he has been on many jobs where there was no plan for what he was going to do after his career was done, which means they were just going to be a paycheck to paycheck man. Therefore, he says you need to have a great career, but you also need to be investing in your relationships and your career.
When you try to do better than your best, your best is the best you can always be. It is a constant progression to improve yourself and what you can be.
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For some men, their own pride will never allow them to admit when they are wrong. That’s why pride is the gift that keeps telling them that they’re right.
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My friend Terry Crews has great advice when it comes to staying healthy. If you are trying something new, give it try, just don’t beat yourself up if you fail.
This is the most important advice anyone can receive. Everyone is different. Everyone has something to teach. Be a student of humanity.
Terry was happy about his recovery, and he was grateful that he was given the time to change and have people understand him.
I think it’s good to have more than one good word. In fact, I am pretty sure that there is at least one good word to describe each person.
One thing I have discovered over the years is that most people feel bad about themselves. And once you start accepting that reality, you can be proactive in your self-care. You can start to make an effort to help other people and use your platform to help others. I’m not saying be a narcissist like the Kardashians. But, if you can just start to be honest about yourself and the things that are holding you back, I think you can start to make a difference.
Having the courage to be a man and support the people who make you great is what makes you a man.