--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Nothing. You know what that feels like…" description: "\"“Nothing. You know what that feels like. Reach for it. Grab it. Make it yours.”\" — Jennifer Lynn Barnes" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c2/jennifer-lynn-barnes-2448_feels_nothing-you-know-what-that-feels-like-re_107610.jpg" --- # Nothing. You know what that feels like. Reach for it. Grab… ![“Nothing. You know what that feels like. Reach for it. Grab it. Make it yours.” quote by Jennifer Lynn Barnes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c2/jennifer-lynn-barnes-2448_feels_nothing-you-know-what-that-feels-like-re_107610.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c2/jennifer-lynn-barnes-2448_feels_nothing-you-know-what-that-feels-like-re_107610.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/7c2/jennifer-lynn-barnes-2448_feels_nothing-you-know-what-that-feels-like-re_107610.jpg) > ““Nothing. You know what that feels like. Reach for it. Grab it. Make it yours.”” [Jennifer Lynn Barnes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/jennifer-lynn-barnes/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A concise call to action: recognize desire, pursue it assertively, and claim ownership of the result. **In simple terms:** Feel it, chase it, own it. Key Takeaway Intentional pursuit leads to personal ownership. Themes motivation action ownership self‑empowerment Mood assertive inspired Type motivational imperative When to use this quote - goal‑setting workshops - personal coaching - sports training Key Concepts goal setting self‑efficacy Practical Applications - visualize the desired outcome - take immediate steps toward it Questions to Reflect On - What prevents you from “grabbing” your goal? - How does ownership affect long‑term satisfaction? ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [My quotes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/my-quotes/) ## Related quotes > [“Success is yours…Just reach out an grab it!!”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/brian-burck/success-is-yours-just-reach-out-an-grab-it/) Brian Burck > [“There was a whole world out there waiting for her-- all she had to do was reach out and grab it.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/zoey-dean/there-was-a-whole-world-out-there-waiting-for-her-all-she-had-to-do/) [Zoey Dean](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/zoey-dean/) > [“Sometimes you just have to reach out and grab what you want, even when they tell you not to.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/rebecca-wells/sometimes-you-just-have-to-reach-out-and-grab-what-you-want-even-when-2/) [Rebecca Wells](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/rebecca-wells/) > [If you want something in this life, reach out and grab it.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/christopher-mccandless/if-you-want-something-in-this-life-reach-out-and-grab-it/) [Christopher McCandless](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/christopher-mccandless/) > [Dreams dont just fall into your lap, you have to reach out and grab them.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ewshycrazyness/dreams-dont-just-fall-into-your-lap-you-have-to-reach-out-and-grab/) [EwshyCrazyness](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ewshycrazyness/) > [It could reach up and grab the moon.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/ray-bradbury/it-could-reach-up-and-grab-the-moon/) [Ray Bradbury](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/ray-bradbury/) > [Reach for the stars if you miss you land on the clouds. 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