Anticipation Quote by Michael J. Fox
![“[Constant curiousity leads to happiness:] I wake up curious every day and every day I'm surprised by something. And if I can just recognize that surprise every day and say, 'Oh, that's a new thing, that's a new gift that I got today that I didn't even know about yesterday,' it keeps me going. It…” quote by Michael J. Fox](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/771/michael-j-fox-1653_anticipation_constant-curiousity-leads-to-happiness-i_1438261.jpg)
“[Constant curiousity leads to happiness:] I wake up curious every day and every day I'm surprised by something. And if I can just recognize that surprise every day and say, 'Oh, that's a new thing, that's a new gift that I got today that I didn't even know about yesterday,' it keeps me going. It keeps me more than going. It keeps me enthusiastic and grateful!”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Michael J. Fox Show, 2020
Daily curiosity fuels surprise, gratitude, and sustained enthusiasm for life.
In simple terms: Being curious daily brings joy and gratitude.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate curiosity to stay motivated.
Themes
curiosity
gratitude
motivation
Mood
hopeful
energetic
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- learning new skills
- travel
- reading
- creative projects
Key Concepts
mindfulness
growth mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What new thing surprised you today?
- How can you turn surprise into action?
A Different Perspective
Curiosity can lead to distraction if not focused.
![“[It is hard to know what is good luck and what isn't and therefore whether we should be happy or sad about it. Only time will tell. For example...] The Talmud relates a story about two people who wanted to travel by boat. One broke his foot and was unable to make the trip, while his friend got on…” quote by Zelig Pliskin](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/68d/zelig-pliskin-22951_anticipation_it-is-hard-to-know-what-is-good-luck-and_34545.jpg)
![“The only thing is that ordinarily when I do dance with [women] they think I am suddenly going to throw them over a table or twist them all around. All I want to do is one-two, one-two-three - a simple fox trot. But they're shaking with anticipation at the thought that I'm about to whip them around…” quote by Gene Kelly](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/073/gene-kelly-11878_anticipation_the-only-thing-is-that-ordinarily-when-i_44100.jpg)
