Don't be daunted. Just do your job. Continue to show up…
“Don't be daunted. Just do your job. Continue to show up for your piece of it, whatever that might be. If your job is to dance, do your dance. If the divine, cockeyed genius assigned to your case decides to let some sort of wonderment be glimpsed, for just one moment through your efforts, then 'Ole!' And if not, do your dance anyhow. And 'Ole!' to you, nonetheless. I believe this and I feel that we must teach it. 'Ole!' to you, nonetheless, just for having the sheer human love and stubbornness to keep showing up.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Persistently showing up, regardless of outcome, honors personal passion and resilience.
In simple terms: Keep showing up despite doubt.
Show up, keep creating.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic practice
- daily routines
- teaching perseverance
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small step can you take today?
- How does showing up change your mindset?
Fear of failure can stall effort.