Doing right Quote by Michael Ian Black
“There's things I know I'm good at, and those things interest me less and less. I learn a lot more from doing it wrong than I do from doing it right.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Late Show, 2018
He finds that failure teaches more than success, and his interests shift away from strengths toward new learning.
In simple terms: Mistakes teach more than successes; interests change.
Key Takeaway
Value learning from errors and follow evolving passions.
Themes
growth
learning
interest shift
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career pivots
- skill development
- creative experimentation
Key Concepts
experiential learning
self‑discovery
Questions to Reflect On
- What recent mistake taught you the most?
- How do you decide when to shift focus?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on failure can cause discouragement.
