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“I think the best advice I ever got about acting was from my dad, which was, 'If they don't buy the fish on the first toss, throw it back in the wagon and go to the second house.' Which is like an old Jewish fishmongers' story about how you become a successful fish monger.” quote by Lin Shaye
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“I think the best advice I ever got about acting was from my dad, which was, 'If they don't buy the fish on the first toss, throw it back in the wagon and go to the second house.' Which is like an old Jewish fishmongers' story about how you become a successful fish monger.”

Lin Shaye

About This Quote

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

Success often requires persistence and moving on quickly after a failed attempt, rather than dwelling on it.

In simple terms: Keep trying and move on after failures.

Key Takeaway

Persist and adapt quickly.

Themes

persistence adaptability resilience

Mood

determined pragmatic

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • sales pitches
  • job applications
  • creative projects
  • entrepreneurial ventures

Key Concepts

entrepreneurship risk management learning from failure

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you decide when to abandon a failed attempt?
  • What strategies help you stay resilient?
A Different Perspective

If you persist too long on a single approach, you may miss better opportunities.

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