Anticipation Quote by David Blaine
“I think that when Evel Knievel crashed over the fountain at Caesars, it kind of gave you a credibility and then anticipation for everything he did.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Magic of David Blaine, 2010
Knievel’s dramatic crash boosted his public credibility and heightened audience expectations for his future stunts.
In simple terms: A daring stunt can increase trust and anticipation.
Key Takeaway
Leverage bold actions to build reputation.
Themes
risk
celebrity
expectation
Mood
excited
reflective
Type
motivational
cautionary
When to use this quote
- marketing campaigns
- sports events
- entrepreneurial launches
Key Concepts
public perception
performance psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance risk with credibility?
- What expectations does a spectacular failure set?
A Different Perspective
Bold acts can also invite criticism or safety concerns.
![“You can't ask a guy like me why [I performed]. I really wanted to fly through the air. I was a daredevil, a performer. I loved the thrill, the money, the whole macho thing. All those things made me Evel Knievel. Sure, I was scared. You gotta be an ass not to be scared. But I beat the hell out of…” quote by Evel Knievel](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/2ae/evel-knievel-5375_adventure_you-can-t-ask-a-guy-like-me-why-i-perfor_1073988.jpg)
![“[It is hard to know what is good luck and what isn't and therefore whether we should be happy or sad about it. Only time will tell. For example...] The Talmud relates a story about two people who wanted to travel by boat. One broke his foot and was unable to make the trip, while his friend got on…” quote by Zelig Pliskin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68d/zelig-pliskin-22951_anticipation_it-is-hard-to-know-what-is-good-luck-and_34545.jpg)
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
