Admire Quote by Chris Wedge
“If anything, it's a little intimidating because there's usually a lot of brilliant work and a lot of brilliant ideas out there that you wish you had thought of, or that you just admire for the originality of it or the difference from what you've been thinking of.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Game Developers Conference, 2015
Feeling overwhelmed by others' brilliance can spark admiration and self‑doubt, highlighting the tension between inspiration and insecurity.
In simple terms: Seeing great ideas can make you feel small.
Key Takeaway
Use others’ work as motivation, not intimidation.
Themes
inspiration
insecurity
creativity
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- team brainstorming
- personal research
- skill development
- creative writing
Key Concepts
self‑efficacy
comparative evaluation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you turn admiration into personal growth?
- What steps help you balance inspiration with confidence?
A Different Perspective
Comparing yourself may stifle originality if you focus on competition.
