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“Heard about the guy who fell off a skyscraper? On his way down past each floor, he kept saying to reassure himself: So far so good... so far so good... so far so good. How you fall doesn't matter. It's how you land!” quote by La Haine
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““Heard about the guy who fell off a skyscraper? On his way down past each floor, he kept saying to reassure himself: So far so good... so far so good... so far so good. How you fall doesn't matter. It's how you land!””

La Haine

About This Quote

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

Repeated reassurance during a fall doesn’t change the outcome; landing matters.

In simple terms: Mindset won’t change falling; landing matters.

Key Takeaway

Prepare for outcome, not just reassurance.

Themes

psychology resilience risk outcome mindset

Mood

reflective cautious

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • extreme sports
  • personal crises
  • mental health

Key Concepts

existential self‑help

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you improve your landing?
A Different Perspective

May ignore prevention.

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