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Theodore Roosevelt Quote by George Ilian

“When you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt” quote by George Ilian
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““When you are asked if you can do a job, tell ’em, ‘Certainly I can!’ Then get busy and find out how to do it.” ~ Theodore Roosevelt””

George Ilian

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When asked if you can do a job, assert confidence and then learn how to accomplish it.

In simple terms: Confidence plus action leads to success.

Key Takeaway

Act confidently and learn quickly.

Themes

confidence action learning

Mood

motivational pragmatic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • new job
  • project start
  • skill acquisition

Key Concepts

self-efficacy growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • Are you balancing confidence with realistic assessment?
  • How do you ensure you acquire necessary skills?
A Different Perspective

Overconfidence may lead to reckless decisions.

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