--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I hate to be the person that's like…" description: "\"I hate to be the person that's like, \"We're doing something that's never been done before.\"\" — Lena Dunham" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a0/lena-dunham-1013_done_i-hate-to-be-the-person-that-s-like-we-r_1337244.jpg" --- # I hate to be the person that's like, "We're doing… ![“I hate to be the person that's like, "We're doing something that's never been done before."” quote by Lena Dunham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a0/lena-dunham-1013_done_i-hate-to-be-the-person-that-s-like-we-r_1337244.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a0/lena-dunham-1013_done_i-hate-to-be-the-person-that-s-like-we-r_1337244.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/6a0/lena-dunham-1013_done_i-hate-to-be-the-person-that-s-like-we-r_1337244.jpg) > “I hate to be the person that's like, "We're doing something that's never been done before."” [Lena Dunham](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/lena-dunham/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Expresses frustration with the pressure to constantly innovate without precedent. **In simple terms:** Frustrated by expectations to be constantly original. Key Takeaway Accept that not every project must be groundbreaking. Themes creativity pressure originality Mood irritated reflective Type cautionary observational When to use this quote - startup culture - artistic projects - team meetings - product development Key Concepts innovation fatigue social expectations Questions to Reflect On - How can teams balance novelty with feasibility? - When is it okay to follow existing models? 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