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Love Quote by Jarod Kintz

“If I meant to miss, and I made it, then I missed my miss. So I missed and I made it, rather than making it and missing it. That’s almost as frustrating as being in love!” quote by Jarod Kintz
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““If I meant to miss, and I made it, then I missed my miss. So I missed and I made it, rather than making it and missing it. That’s almost as frustrating as being in love!””

Jarod Kintz

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal Blog Post, 2023

He plays with paradoxes of intention and outcome, expressing frustration when plans backfire in a way that feels like a missed opportunity.

In simple terms: Plans can fail in unexpected, frustrating ways.

Key Takeaway

Embrace flexibility when outcomes differ from intent.

Themes

paradox intentionality frustration love mistakes

Mood

wry thoughtful

Type

humorous philosophical

When to use this quote

  • project planning
  • creative work
  • relationships
  • goal setting
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

self‑deception irony

Questions to Reflect On

  • When did a missed plan feel like a loss?
  • How can you reframe unintended outcomes?
A Different Perspective

The humor may downplay genuine disappointment, making it seem trivial.

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