232 Quote by Jonah Lehrer
““It doesn't matter if people are playing jazz or writing poetry -- if they want to be successful, they need to learn how to persist and persevere, how to keep on working until the work is done. Woody Allen famously declared that "eighty percent of success is showing up." NOCCA (New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts) teaches kids how to show up again and again.””
About This Quote
Source Speech: NOCCA Workshop on Persistence, New Orleans, 2020
Success requires consistent effort and perseverance, not just talent; showing up repeatedly is essential.
In simple terms: Keep showing up to succeed.
Key Takeaway
Persistently work toward goals.
Themes
persistence
effort
success
learning
discipline
Mood
motivational
determined
inspirational
Type
personal
creative
When to use this quote
- learning an instrument
- writing poetry
- jazz improvisation
- academic projects
Key Concepts
growth mindset
habit formation
creative practice
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits help you keep showing up?
- How can you turn setbacks into motivation?
A Different Perspective
Talent alone is insufficient without sustained effort.
