Always Quote by Michaela Coel
“I want to make sure I'm climbing because there's no back-up. No one in my family has a house, and, regardless of your background, if someone has a house, that means you can always come back home. When you don't have that, it's like there isn't anywhere to stand, so you have to keep jumping.”
About This Quote
Source TV Series: I May Destroy You, 2020
The speaker feels compelled to keep striving because without a stable home or safety net, there is no place to retreat, forcing continual risk‑taking.
In simple terms: No home, no safety net, so must keep moving forward.
Find or create a supportive base before taking big risks.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- entrepreneurship
- personal growth
- overcoming adversity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What support systems could you build?
- How does a sense of belonging affect risk tolerance?
If you lack a safety net, constant pressure may lead to burnout or reckless decisions.