Awful Quote by Sam Donaldson
“Some days the competition would beat me and I'd go home thinking awful thoughts, want to hide under the bed, depressed. But of course, in the news business, when you're working a daily news broadcast, you get your victories and defeats every day.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Television news segment, 1990s
A journalist describes daily emotional highs and lows in news reporting, highlighting the mental toll of competition and defeat.
In simple terms: News work brings daily victories and defeats, affecting mental health.
Key Takeaway
Develop coping strategies for workplace stress.
Themes
mental health
media industry
competition
Mood
tired
determined
Type
professional
personal
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- journalist support groups
- career counseling
Key Concepts
stress management
resilience
work-life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- What support can newsrooms provide?
- How can journalists maintain mental well‑being?
A Different Perspective
May understate systemic pressures in the industry.
