Every night Quote by Benjamin P. Hardy
““growing up so poor that for a time his family lived in their Volkswagen van on a relative’s lawn, Jim Carrey believed in his future. Every night in the late 1980’s, Carrey would drive atop a large hill that looked down over Los Angeles and visualize directors valuing his work. At the time, he was a broke and struggling young comic. One night in 1990, while looking down on Los Angeles and dreaming of his future, Carrey wrote himself a check for $10 million and put in the notation line “for acting services rendered.” He dated the check for Thanksgiving 1995 and stuck it in his wallet. He gave himself five years. And just before Thanksgiving of 1995, he got paid $10 million for Dumb and Dumber.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Visualization, 2020
Illustrates how vivid self-affirmation and future-oriented thinking can manifest tangible success, using Jim Carrey’s anecdote as proof.
In simple terms: Visualizing goals can help achieve them.
Key Takeaway
Believe in your future and act accordingly.
Themes
goal setting
visualization
self‑belief
manifestation
career growth
Mood
motivational
optimistic
reflective
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career planning
- creative pursuits
- financial goals
Key Concepts
psychology of success
future planning
self‑fulfilling prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps complement visualization?
- How to stay realistic while dreaming?
A Different Perspective
Visualization alone may not guarantee outcomes without effort.