Ladder Quote by Janet Napolitano
“You show me a 50-foot wall and I'll show you a 51-foot ladder.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Remarks at the White House, 2009
Confronting obstacles with creative solutions can turn barriers into opportunities.
In simple terms: Turn challenges into chances.
Key Takeaway
Find a way around obstacles.
Themes
problem solving
creativity
resilience
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- business negotiations
- personal setbacks
- engineering projects
- conflict resolution
Key Concepts
innovation
resourcefulness
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources can you repurpose to overcome a barrier?
- How do you assess risk when improvising a solution?
A Different Perspective
May not work if the “ladder” is unstable or unsafe.
