--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When you feel like you want to give up…" description: "\"When you feel like you want to give up, always think that there is someone in this world who is pushing a PULL door.\" — Anika" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cde/anika-66324_giving_when-you-feel-like-you-want-to-give-up-a_2301223.jpg" --- # When you feel like you want to give up, always think that… ![“When you feel like you want to give up, always think that there is someone in this world who is pushing a PULL door.” quote by Anika](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cde/anika-66324_giving_when-you-feel-like-you-want-to-give-up-a_2301223.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cde/anika-66324_giving_when-you-feel-like-you-want-to-give-up-a_2301223.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/cde/anika-66324_giving_when-you-feel-like-you-want-to-give-up-a_2301223.jpg) > “When you feel like you want to give up, always think that there is someone in this world who is pushing a PULL door.” Anika ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When discouraged, recall someone else is actively working, showing effort matters. **In simple terms:** Remember others are pushing forward. Key Takeaway Find motivation in others' effort. Themes motivation perseverance empathy Mood determined hopeful Type inspirational reflective When to use this quote - career setbacks - personal crises - creative projects - health challenges Key Concepts self‑efficacy social comparison Questions to Reflect On - Who can you look to for inspiration? - How does seeing others' effort change your resolve? A Different Perspective Motivation may wane if the other person is also struggling. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Giving](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/giving/) ## Related quotes > [“We'd both been pushing at the walls of our secret world, pushing at each other. 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