Books Quote by Louis Sachar
“Every time I start a new novel, it seems like an impossible undertaking. If I tried to do too much too quickly, I would get lost and feel overwhelmed. I have to go slow, and give things a chance to take form and grow.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Holes by Louis Sachar, 1998
Starting a new project feels daunting; rushing leads to confusion and stress, so pacing and patience allow ideas to develop naturally.
In simple terms: New projects feel overwhelming; go slow to let them grow.
Proceed deliberately, give ideas time.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- writing a novel
- starting a research project
- learning a new skill
- building a business
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you structure your work to maintain steady progress?
- What small milestones can you set to track growth?
Rushing can cause burnout and missed details.