Belief Quote by Annie Dillard
““Get to work. Your work is to keep cranking the flywheel that turns the gears that spin the belt in the engine of belief that keeps you and your desk in midair.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Talk at the 2015 Aspen Ideas Festival, Annie Dillard, 2015
Maintaining belief and productivity requires constant effort, like a flywheel driving an engine that keeps you afloat.
In simple terms: Keep working to sustain belief and momentum.
Key Takeaway
Keep the momentum alive.
Themes
productivity
belief
effort
Mood
determined
focused
Type
motivational
pragmatic
When to use this quote
- workplace
- personal projects
- creative endeavors
Key Concepts
systems thinking
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you measure the flywheel’s progress?
- What keeps you motivated during setbacks?
A Different Perspective
Belief alone may not sustain without tangible results.
