About Quote by Philipp Meyer
“I just assume that I'll fail at something for several years - that I'll try my hardest and still fail for several years. With writing, that turned out to be wrong. I tried my hardest and failed for about fifteen years.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Author interview, 2015
Persistent effort despite repeated failure can eventually lead to success, as initial assumptions may be wrong.
In simple terms: Hard work can overcome long periods of failure.
Key Takeaway
Keep trying, adjust strategies.
Themes
perseverance
learning
resilience
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- creative writing
- career development
- long‑term projects
Key Concepts
growth mindset
self-efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- What patterns can you identify in your failures?
- How might you adapt your approach?
A Different Perspective
Success may still require external support or changing circumstances.
