Action Quote by Ruby Dee
“You just try to do everything that comes up. Get up an hour earlier, stay up an hour later, make the time. Then you look back and say, ‘Well, that was a neat piece of juggling there -- school, marriage, babies, career.’ The enthusiasms took me through the action, not the measuring of it or the reasonableness.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Unknown source, likely personal interview
The speaker describes trying to fit many responsibilities into limited time, relying on enthusiasm rather than measured planning.
In simple terms: Trying to do everything with enthusiasm, not careful planning.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize and schedule realistically.
Themes
time management
balance
enthusiasm
Mood
stressed
reflective
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- career
- family
- personal projects
- daily routine
Key Concepts
overcommitment
productivity
life juggling
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance enthusiasm with realistic limits?
- What tasks truly align with your long‑term goals?
A Different Perspective
Enthusiasm can mask unsustainable overload.
