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There have been times when I've been broke, and a job came…

“There have been times when I've been broke, and a job came along, and I've said, 'Yeah! Let's do it!' But I will never do something without having a feeling of knowing how to play it. I've been in projects that I felt terrible about afterwards, but I've always had something that sparked me while I…” quote by Alan Arkin
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“There have been times when I've been broke, and a job came along, and I've said, 'Yeah! Let's do it!' But I will never do something without having a feeling of knowing how to play it. I've been in projects that I felt terrible about afterwards, but I've always had something that sparked me while I was doing it.”

Alan Arkin

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Even when opportunities arise, a lack of confidence or skill can prevent commitment.

In simple terms: Confidence matters for projects.

Key Takeaway

Seek competence before committing.

Themes

confidence skill opportunity

Mood

thoughtful practical

Type

advisory motivational

When to use this quote

  • job offers
  • creative projects
  • learning phases

Key Concepts

self‑efficacy career choice

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to build confidence before new tasks?
  • What training helps before starting?
A Different Perspective

Skill gaps can cause regret.

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