Eye Quote by Barbara Sher
“DO IT RIGHT, DO IT WRONG, BUT DO IT. Squeeze your eyes shut and jump. Because a wonderful thing happens then. Your focus shifts from yourself, your nervousness, and your imagined inadequacies to the task at hand.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Do It Right, Do It Wrong, But Do It by Barbara Sher, 1996
Acting despite fear creates a mental shift from self‑doubt to task focus, enabling progress and unexpected benefits.
In simple terms: Act despite fear to focus on the task.
Key Takeaway
Embrace action over hesitation.
Themes
courage
focus
action
growth
Mood
determined
energized
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- public speaking
- sports competition
- creative projects
- personal challenges
Key Concepts
psychology
mindset
performance
Questions to Reflect On
- What task have you avoided due to fear?
- How can you turn nervous energy into focus?
A Different Perspective
Fear can still impair performance if not managed.
