Ability Quote by Laura Hillenbrand
“I am actually in poor health due to chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome, and my ability to work is greatly diminished right now, so I have to get better before I can start another big project”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: “Unbroken”, 1999
Chronic illness limits work capacity; recovery must precede new projects.
In simple terms: Health first before work.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize recovery.
Themes
health
productivity
limitations
Mood
hopeful
empathetic
Type
personal
inspirational
When to use this quote
- medical treatment
- career planning
- personal goals
Key Concepts
medicine
work-life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps help you heal?
- How can you adjust expectations during illness?
A Different Perspective
Recovery may be slow and uncertain.
![“ME/CFS has a greater negative impact on functional status and well-being than other chronic diseases, e.g., cancer or lung diseases[8], and is associated with a drastic decrement in physical functioning[9]. In a comparison study[10] ME/CFS patients scored significantly lower than patients with…” quote by Frank Twisk](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d4e/frank-twisk-66444_cfs_me-cfs-has-a-greater-negative-impact-on_448653.jpg)
![“To replace ME/CFS, the [Institute of Medicine] committee proposes the name systemic exertion intolerance disease, or SEID. This name captures a central characteristic of the disease: the fact that exertion of any sort— physical, cognitive, or emotional—can adversely affect patients in many organ…” quote by Ellen Wright Clayton](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7b1/ellen-wright-clayton-235558_cfs_to-replace-me-cfs-the-institute-of-medic_405286.jpg)
