Artist Quote by Scott Adams
““What you rarely see is a stillborn failure that transmogrifies into a stellar success. Small successes can grow into big ones, but failures rarely grow into successes. I can’t think of an example in my life. It’s generally true that if no one is excited about your art/product/idea in the beginning, they never will be. If the first commercial version of your work excites no one to action, it’s time to move on to something different. Don’t be fooled by the opinions of friends and family. They’re all liars.””
About This Quote
Early enthusiasm is not a reliable predictor of success; many viable ideas are dismissed, and failures rarely become triumphs.
In simple terms: Early hype is unreliable
Key Takeaway
Don't rely on initial excitement
Themes
success
failure
innovation
hype
perseverance
Mood
pragmatic
cautious
Type
max
statement
advice
When to use this quote
- startup pitching
- product development
- creative projects
- investor meetings
- career planning
Key Concepts
entrepreneurship
psychology
Practical Applications
- risk assessment
- pivot strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- What metrics can better predict long‑term success?
- When should we abandon a project despite personal belief?
