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“Forecasting our futures is built into our psyches because we will soon have to manage that future. We have no choice. No matter how often we fail, we can never stop trying.” quote by Alan Greenspan
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“Forecasting our futures is built into our psyches because we will soon have to manage that future. We have no choice. No matter how often we fail, we can never stop trying.”

Alan Greenspan

About This Quote

Source Speech: Economic Outlook, 2008

Human nature compels us to anticipate the future, making continual effort essential despite failures.

In simple terms: We must keep trying despite setbacks.

Key Takeaway

Persist and adapt.

Themes

future resilience effort

Mood

determined serious

Type

strategic motivational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • financial investing
  • climate policy
  • personal development

Key Concepts

anticipation learning from failure

Questions to Reflect On

  • What future do you prepare for?
  • How do you cope with repeated failures?
A Different Perspective

Constant forecasting can cause anxiety.

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