Chance Quote by Jane Goodall
“If you consciously say 'I won't do it!' to yourself, then you have a good chance that you won't.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: UN Climate Summit, 2019
Self‑affirmations can become self‑fulfilling prophecies; negative statements often lead to the very outcome they deny.
In simple terms: Negative self‑talk can cause failure.
Key Takeaway
Choose positive affirmations.
Themes
mindset
self‑talk
behavior
Mood
motivational
cautionary
Type
self‑help
psychological
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- personal development
- coaching
- habit formation
Key Concepts
psychology
behavioral science
Questions to Reflect On
- What negative phrase do you repeat?
- How can you reframe it positively?
A Different Perspective
Overly rigid self‑control can cause anxiety.
