Creative Quote by Donald Miller
“Every creative person, and I think probably every other person, faces resistance when they are trying to create something good...The harder the resistance, the more important the task must be.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Story Grid" with Donald Miller, 2019
Creative work often meets opposition; greater resistance signals higher significance of the endeavor.
In simple terms: Resistance shows importance.
Key Takeaway
Embrace challenges as signs of meaning.
Themes
creativity
resistance
purpose
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
motivational
When to use this quote
- writing
- art projects
- startup development
- personal goals
Key Concepts
psychology of motivation
risk taking
Questions to Reflect On
- What does the resistance you feel reveal about your project?
- How can you turn opposition into motivation?
A Different Perspective
Resistance can stem from fear, not just task difficulty.
