Begin Quote by Jane Smiley
“With any novel that you begin, you can't foresee how difficult or easy it's going to be, and you can't really prepare yourself. You just have a take it one step at a time and know that it's all right to keep going - you can always fix it.”
About This Quote
Every new project is unpredictable; progress comes from taking it step by step and trusting the process.
In simple terms: Start small and keep moving forward.
Embrace uncertainty, act incrementally.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- starting a novel
- learning a skill
- career transition
- health recovery
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What small step can you take today?
- How do you handle setbacks?
One step may not fix everything; sometimes larger pivots are required.