You see, we don't know what our goals are. We learn our…
“You see, we don't know what our goals are. We learn our goals only in the process of getting there. "I don't know what I'm building but I'm going to enjoy building it and when I get through building it I'll know what it is." In doing psychotherapy you impress this upon patients. You don't know what a baby is going to become. Therefore, you take good care of it until it becomes what it will.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He argues that goals emerge through the process of creation, encouraging openness to discovery and caring for the unknown.
In simple terms: Goals become clear as you work toward them; nurture the process.
Key Takeaway
Embrace uncertainty and care for evolving projects.
Themes
psychology
goal setting
process orientation
Mood
encouraging
thoughtful
Type
motivational
therapeutic
When to use this quote
- creative work
- patient therapy
- personal growth
Key Concepts
self‑actualization
therapeutic guidance
developmental learning
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you stay motivated without a clear end?
- What practices help you care for uncertain projects?
A Different Perspective
Unclear goals can cause anxiety without direction.