Aikido Quote by Jean Giraud
“When new pages are sent to editors and see rejection, we should ask for the reasons. We must study the reasons for failure and learn. It's not about struggle with our limitations or with public or the publishers. It's more about treating it like in aikido; the strength of the attack is used to defeat him with the same effort.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Comic Artists on Failure, 2018
Treat rejection like a redirect, using its force to improve your work.
In simple terms: Use rejection to grow.
Key Takeaway
Turn setbacks into learning.
Themes
failure
resilience
strategy
Mood
determined
pragmatic
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- publishing
- design
- software development
Key Concepts
aikido principle
feedback loop
adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you learn without external validation?
- How do you balance critique and self‑trust?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on external feedback can hinder internal vision.
