Getting Quote by Aaron Sorkin
“You can only write, 'Somebody wants something, something else is in their way of getting it.'”
About This Quote
Source Screenplay: The Social Network, 2010
Characters often have hidden motives that block their goals, creating conflict.
In simple terms: Hidden motives create obstacles.
Key Takeaway
Identify and address underlying obstacles.
Themes
conflict
motivation
storytelling
psychology
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- writing scripts
- team management
- personal goal setting
Key Concepts
obstacle theory
character drive
goal obstruction
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden barriers affect your decisions?
- How can you reveal them?
A Different Perspective
Complex motives may be subconscious and hard to articulate.
