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“If you're going to do good work, the work has to scare you.” quote by Andre Previn
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“If you're going to do good work, the work has to scare you.”

Andre Previn

About This Quote

Source Interview: Music Industry Discussion, 1998

Great work should push you out of comfort, indicating growth and impact.

In simple terms: Good work challenges you.

Key Takeaway

Embrace discomfort to achieve excellence.

Themes

growth challenge excellence creativity

Mood

inspired determined

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career development
  • artistic projects
  • entrepreneurial ventures

Key Concepts

psychology of motivation risk taking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What scares you about your current projects?
  • How can you turn fear into motivation?
A Different Perspective

Discomfort may cause burnout if not managed.

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