Believe Quote by Rashida Jones
“There was a time when I let go of the reins and thought, What's meant to happen will happen. That's probably one of my biggest faults as a person, and something that I've had to work really hard on: believing in this idea that the universe will decide for me. The universe is not going to decide in your favor.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast "The Longest Shortest Time", 2015
The speaker acknowledges a tendency to surrender control to fate, realizing that passive reliance on the universe is a personal flaw that requires active effort to change.
In simple terms: Relying on fate is a flaw that needs effort to change.
Key Takeaway
Take active responsibility for outcomes.
Themes
self-awareness
personal growth
control
faith
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
advice
personal development
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- relationships
- health goals
- financial planning
Key Concepts
determinism
agency
self-efficacy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance trust in the universe with personal agency?
- What steps will you take to shape your future?
A Different Perspective
Passive expectation can lead to disappointment if reality is unfavorable.
