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Accomplish Quote by Kevin Smith

“Don't be afraid to do weird stuff, so long as you do it cheaply and cover everyone's bets. Be bold. Be stupid, if you have to: so long as you don't hurt anybody, what's it matter how dopey your dream is? If I hadn't made TUSK? If I'd let it die as a podcast? I wouldn't have three other movies I'm…” quote by Kevin Smith
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“Don't be afraid to do weird stuff, so long as you do it cheaply and cover everyone's bets. Be bold. Be stupid, if you have to: so long as you don't hurt anybody, what's it matter how dopey your dream is? If I hadn't made TUSK? If I'd let it die as a podcast? I wouldn't have three other movies I'm now making within the span of a year. Some folks will try to shame you for trying something outside the norm; the only shame is in not trying to accomplish your dreams.”

Kevin Smith

About This Quote

Source Interview: Talk Show: "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert", 2023

Encourages taking unconventional, low‑cost risks and embracing boldness, as long as no one is harmed, because failure can lead to unexpected opportunities.

In simple terms: Take daring, cheap risks without hurting others.

Key Takeaway

Try boldly, accept possible failure.

Themes

risk‑taking creativity resilience

Mood

energetic determined optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • starting a podcast
  • indie filmmaking
  • creative brainstorming
  • testing new ideas

Key Concepts

entrepreneurship innovation growth mindset

Questions to Reflect On

  • What low‑cost experiment could you start today?
  • How do you balance boldness with responsibility?
A Different Perspective

Cheap risks can still waste resources or cause unintended harm.

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