Crossing the street Quote by Robyn Davidson
““As I look back on the trip now, as I try to sort out fact from fiction, try to remember how I felt at that particular time, or during that particular incident, try to relive those memories that have been buried so deep, and distorted so ruthlessly, there is one clear fact that emerges from the quagmire. The trip was easy. It was no more dangerous than crossing the street, or driving to the beach, or eating peanuts. The two important things that I did learn were that you are as powerful and strong as you allow yourself to be, and that the most difficult part of any endeavor is taking the first step, making the first decision. And I knew even then that I would forget them time and time again and would have to go back and repeat those words that had become meaningless and try to remember. I knew even then that, instead of remembering the truth of it, I would lapse into a useless nostalgia. Camel trips, as I suspected all a long, and as I was about to have confirmed, do not begin or end, they merely change form.””
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Tracks Across the Desert, 1986
The journey is simple yet profound; true power lies in self‑belief and taking the first step.
In simple terms: Believe in yourself and start.
Key Takeaway
Believe and act.
Themes
self‑belief
initiative
growth
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- travel
- personal challenges
- career changes
- learning new skills
Key Concepts
psychology
decision making
Questions to Reflect On
- What first step have you avoided?
- How can you sustain belief over time?
A Different Perspective
First steps can be daunting and forgotten.
