Around Quote by Brad Bird
“Every time I started going in the direction of thinking how it might turn out, I started to just turn my brain around and not go there, because I think the surest way to guarantee that you won't win is to assume that you will.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Animation Talk, Brad Bird, 2015
When you imagine failure, you often sabotage yourself; success requires belief rather than fear of outcomes.
In simple terms: Imagining failure blocks success.
Key Takeaway
Believe in success, avoid self‑sabotage.
Themes
self‑doubt
confidence
mindset
Mood
anxious
hopeful
Type
motivational
reflective
When to use this quote
- creative projects
- career decisions
- personal goals
- performance anxiety
Key Concepts
psychology
self‑fulfilling prophecy
Questions to Reflect On
- How does fear of outcome affect your actions?
- What steps can you take to reframe expectations?
A Different Perspective
Assuming failure can become a self‑fulfilling prophecy, limiting effort.
