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“The key is not to get stuck on something that you have effectively no chance of succeeding at. We” quote by Bill Burnett
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““The key is not to get stuck on something that you have effectively no chance of succeeding at. We””

Bill Burnett

About This Quote

Source Book: Designing Your Life, Bill Burnett & Dave Evans, 2016

Avoid persisting on goals with negligible success chances; focus on realistic pursuits.

In simple terms: Don’t get stuck on unlikely successes.

Key Takeaway

Redirect effort to attainable objectives.

Themes

goal setting productivity realism

Mood

pragmatic encouraging

Type

self‑help business

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • project management
  • personal growth

Key Concepts

opportunity cost strategic planning

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is persistence worthwhile?
  • How to assess realistic success odds?
A Different Perspective

May discourage ambitious risk‑taking.

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