--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: My mom told me that I should not be…" description: "\"“My mom told me that I should not be scared or too cautious,\" concludes Dimples. \"Just do it if you have the guts. If it is correct, it will work.”\" — ..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/496/joey-a-concepcion-80689_afraid_my-mom-told-me-that-i-should-not-be-scar_1976928.jpg" --- # My mom told me that I should not be scared or too… ![“My mom told me that I should not be scared or too cautious," concludes Dimples. "Just do it if you have the guts. If it is correct, it will work.” quote by Joey A. Concepcion](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/496/joey-a-concepcion-80689_afraid_my-mom-told-me-that-i-should-not-be-scar_1976928.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/496/joey-a-concepcion-80689_afraid_my-mom-told-me-that-i-should-not-be-scar_1976928.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/496/joey-a-concepcion-80689_afraid_my-mom-told-me-that-i-should-not-be-scar_1976928.jpg) > ““My mom told me that I should not be scared or too cautious," concludes Dimples. "Just do it if you have the guts. If it is correct, it will work.”” Joey A. Concepcion ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Encourages bold action despite fear, trusting that correctness will lead to success. **In simple terms:** Act boldly, fear not stop you. Key Takeaway Take the leap when you feel ready. Themes confidence action growth Mood motivational optimistic Type advice inspirational When to use this quote - career moves - creative projects - personal challenges Key Concepts courage self‑efficacy Questions to Reflect On - What would you try if fear weren’t a factor? - How do you verify correctness before acting? A Different Perspective Boldness can lead to reckless decisions. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [Cautious](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/cautious/) [Guts](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/guts/) ## Related quotes > [“Sometimes people misunderstand being scared and cautious. The former is when you are intimidated into the state of anxiety and confusion, while the later…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/uzoma-nnadi/sometimes-people-misunderstand-being-scared-and-cautious-the-former/) [Uzoma Nnadi](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/uzoma-nnadi/) > [“I was not scared, though, and I could not have told you why I was not scared. 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