Skip to content

fear brings about that which one is afraid of, and…

“fear brings about that which one is afraid of, and hyper-intention makes impossible what one wishes” quote by Viktor E. Frankl
Download Open image
““fear brings about that which one is afraid of, and hyper-intention makes impossible what one wishes””

Viktor E. Frankl

About This Quote

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

Fear can create the very outcome feared, and excessive focus can make goals unattainable

In simple terms: Fear fuels its own prophecy; overplanning blocks achievement

Key Takeaway

Manage fear, balance intention with action

Themes

psychology motivation existential

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

self‑help psychological

When to use this quote

  • therapy
  • goal planning
  • stress management

Key Concepts

self-fulfilling prophecy goal setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • What fears are you unintentionally manifesting?
  • How can you set intentions without over‑controlling?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on intention may lead to paralysis

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet

More by Viktor E. Frankl

Explore all 381 Viktor E. Frankl quotes

More Afraid quotes

Browse all 5,519 Afraid quotes