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“What does it feel like?” he asked. “What does what feel like?” Peter thought for a moment. “Being at the top.” Josie reached across him for another packet of material and fed it into the stapler. She did three of these, and Peter was certain that she was going to ignore him, but then she spoke…” quote by Jodi Picoult
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“What does it feel like?” he asked. “What does what feel like?” Peter thought for a moment. “Being at the top.” Josie reached across him for another packet of material and fed it into the stapler. She did three of these, and Peter was certain that she was going to ignore him, but then she spoke. “Like if you take one wrong step,” she said, “you’re going to fall.”

Jodi Picoult

About This Quote

The fear of failure can feel like a precarious balance, where a single misstep may cause a fall.

In simple terms: Fear of failure feels like walking on a thin line.

Key Takeaway

Accept risk, learn from mistakes.

Themes

fear confidence growth

Mood

anxious hopeful

Type

inspirational reflective

When to use this quote

  • public speaking
  • career advancement
  • creative projects
  • personal goals

Key Concepts

psychology risk management

Questions to Reflect On

  • What small risk can you take today?
  • How does acknowledging fear change its power?
A Different Perspective

Overemphasis on fear may paralyze action.

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