Able Quote by Laura Pritchett
““Tell ya what I'm gonna do, see. I'm not going to hope. Now, you don't either. Don't hope your life will get better. Just make it so. Don't hope you are able to handle this baby. Just do it. Just be glad, just move fast, just do what you need to do. But for god's sake, don't hope. Just be...Just be...””
About This Quote
Source Speech: Motivational talk, unknown venue, 2020
The speaker urges action over wishful thinking, emphasizing that outcomes come from effort, not passive hope.
In simple terms: Act, don’t just hope.
Key Takeaway
Take decisive action now.
Themes
action
determination
self‑efficacy
mindset
Mood
determined
urgent
Type
motivational
imperative
When to use this quote
- career challenges
- personal projects
- health goals
- creative pursuits
Key Concepts
agency
self‑reliance
pragmatism
Questions to Reflect On
- What can you do today instead of hoping?
- How does moving fast affect your confidence?
A Different Perspective
Hope alone doesn’t change reality; effort is required.
![“~I got pregnant, and I was like, 'Oh God, it worked! Oh no!' Chris [Ivery, her husband] and I were super happy, then I got terrified! Will I know how to do everything right? Of course, nobody does everything right, but as long as your baby is the priority, that's the best you can do.~” quote by Ellen Pompeo](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/99d/ellen-pompeo-10756_baby_i-got-pregnant-and-i-was-like-oh-god-it_131330.jpg)
