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“I try to think of a way to get there without going past it. There are lots of ways, but they all have me walking a little farther. And that's stupid, I decide. What am I, a little kid? I can stand to see something it hurts to want. I can see it and then just keep walking. It happens to lots of…” quote by Catherine Ryan Hyde
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“I try to think of a way to get there without going past it. There are lots of ways, but they all have me walking a little farther. And that's stupid, I decide. What am I, a little kid? I can stand to see something it hurts to want. I can see it and then just keep walking. It happens to lots of people everyday. We all survive.”

Catherine Ryan Hyde

About This Quote

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

We often overcomplicate goals, taking unnecessary steps instead of direct paths.

In simple terms: Avoid needless detours.

Key Takeaway

Simplify your route.

Themes

self‑awareness goal‑setting efficiency

Mood

thoughtful determined

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • personal projects
  • daily routines

Key Concepts

cognitive bias decision making motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What step can you eliminate today?
  • How does over‑thinking hinder progress?
A Different Perspective

Simplification can overlook valuable learning.

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