--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Hey, you know that thing Dostoyevesky…" description: "\"“Hey, you know that thing Dostoyevesky wrote on gambling? It's like that. When you're surrounded by endless possibilities, one of the hardest things yo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/99c/haruki-murakami-21_disatisfaction_hey-you-know-that-thing-dostoyevesky-wro_2618051.jpg" --- # Hey, you know that thing Dostoyevesky wrote on gambling?… ![“Hey, you know that thing Dostoyevesky wrote on gambling? It's like that. When you're surrounded by endless possibilities, one of the hardest things you can do is pass them up.” quote by Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/99c/haruki-murakami-21_disatisfaction_hey-you-know-that-thing-dostoyevesky-wro_2618051.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/99c/haruki-murakami-21_disatisfaction_hey-you-know-that-thing-dostoyevesky-wro_2618051.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/99c/haruki-murakami-21_disatisfaction_hey-you-know-that-thing-dostoyevesky-wro_2618051.jpg) > ““Hey, you know that thing Dostoyevesky wrote on gambling? It's like that. When you're surrounded by endless possibilities, one of the hardest things you can do is pass them up.”” [Haruki Murakami](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/haruki-murakami/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. When faced with many options, the hardest choice is often to ignore them, highlighting the paradox of abundance. **In simple terms:** Many choices make it hard to ignore some. Key Takeaway Embrace selective focus. Themes choice abundance decision-making Mood reflective thoughtful Type advice philosophical When to use this quote - career decisions - investment choices - creative projects - daily errands Key Concepts Opportunity cost psychology of choice Questions to Reflect On - How do you decide which opportunities to pursue? - What criteria help you filter options? 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