Belief Quote by Edwin Land
“We took on things which people might think would take a year or two. They weren't particularly hard. What was hard was believing they weren't hard.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: 1970s technology discussion, 1975
Perceived difficulty often exceeds actual difficulty; belief in ease is the real obstacle.
In simple terms: Belief, not task, blocks progress.
Key Takeaway
Challenge assumptions about ease.
Themes
perception
belief
challenge
innovation
effort
Mood
inquisitive
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- product development
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
Cognitive bias
problem solving
Questions to Reflect On
- What tasks seem harder than they are?
- How can you test your assumptions?
A Different Perspective
Belief can be a self-fulfilling barrier.
