They did not know it was impossible, so they did it!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People achieved something because they didn’t think it was impossible.
- In plain terms
- Not believing something is impossible can lead to success.
- What can you take from it?
- Challenge perceived limits to accomplish goals.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does optimism become unrealistic?
- How can we balance confidence with planning?
Another view
Success also depends on resources and circumstance, not just belief.
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