Action Quote by Criss Jami
““You can perhaps, in a number of circumstances, tell yourself that you can't have more than you have until you do better than you're doing, but by all means steer clear of its reverse, the creed of defeat, in saying that you can't do better than you're doing until you can have more than you have.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, date unknown
The quote warns against adopting a defeatist mindset, urging people to avoid believing they cannot improve until they already have more.
In simple terms: Avoid thinking you’re stuck until you succeed.
Challenge limiting beliefs.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- personal development
- career advancement
- financial planning
- creative projects
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What self‑limiting belief holds you back?
- How can you reframe “can’t” into “can try”?
It may oversimplify complex systemic barriers that limit progress.