Being me Quote by David Eick
“I really believe you have to make television with the belief that you're going to continue on. If you hedge bets and you catch yourself being measured, I usually find that's a bad sign. Maybe you know something that you don't want to know.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Television Production, 2008
The quote warns that over‑analysis and self‑measurement can signal loss of creative momentum, urging trust in intuition.
In simple terms: Over‑thinking can stall progress.
Key Takeaway
Trust your creative instincts.
Themes
creativity
confidence
risk
Mood
inspirational
pragmatic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- scriptwriting
- project pitching
- career development
- artistic ventures
Key Concepts
psychology of flow
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you rely on data versus gut feeling?
- How do you know when to stop hedging?
A Different Perspective
It may undervalue data‑driven decisions.
