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“I have begun several projects which were never completed, not necessarily because they failed, but because I got interested in other things.” quote by Richard Dawkins
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“I have begun several projects which were never completed, not necessarily because they failed, but because I got interested in other things.”

Richard Dawkins

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public Talk on Science and Creativity, 2014

People often start many projects but abandon them as interests shift, not due to failure.

In simple terms: Projects are abandoned when interests change.

Key Takeaway

Focus on completing one goal at a time.

Themes

creativity focus productivity interest failure

Mood

reflective motivational

Type

advisory inspirational

When to use this quote

  • career planning
  • research projects
  • personal hobbies
  • startup development

Key Concepts

goal setting attention management psychology of motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which unfinished project matters most to you?
  • How can you balance curiosity with completion?
A Different Perspective

Constant switching can hinder mastery and depth.

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