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“I’m trying to process the shift from last week to this week and I can’t get past the notion that we might just be too good. Whatever this is and whatever we’re doing seems too good and too right and too perfect and it makes me think of all the books I’ve read and how, when things get too good and…” quote by Colleen Hoover
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““I’m trying to process the shift from last week to this week and I can’t get past the notion that we might just be too good. Whatever this is and whatever we’re doing seems too good and too right and too perfect and it makes me think of all the books I’ve read and how, when things get too good and too right and too perfect, it’s only because the ugly twist hasn’t yet infiltrated the goodness of it all and I suddenly—””

Colleen Hoover

About This Quote

Source Interview: Book promotion interview, 2023

The speaker feels uneasy about a situation that seems overly perfect, fearing hidden flaws will emerge later.

In simple terms: Too much perfection feels risky.

Key Takeaway

Stay vigilant for hidden problems.

Themes

perfection anxiety anticipation trust vulnerability

Mood

apprehensive reflective

Type

personal cautious

When to use this quote

  • personal relationships
  • career opportunities
  • creative projects
  • investment decisions

Key Concepts

cognitive bias optimism bias risk assessment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What evidence supports the fear of hidden flaws?
  • How can you balance optimism with caution?
A Different Perspective

The feeling may stem from past disappointments, not current reality.

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