Books Quote by Sherman Alexie
““I then vowed to finally finish the years-late sequel to my best-selling book The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian. I needed that money. My mother needed that money. I hadn't been able to finish the book because of the pathological fear that my sequel would be The Phantom Menace instead of The Empire Strikes Back. But, on the airplane, I thought, "Okay, okay, Phantom sucked, but it still made big cash. I'm gonna Yoda this book for my mother.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Writing Challenges, Sherman Alexie, 2015
Financial pressure and creative fear can drive productivity, but fear of failure may also hinder progress.
In simple terms: Fear and need can fuel work.
Key Takeaway
Use pressure to finish projects.
Themes
creativity
financial pressure
fear
Mood
determined
candid
Type
personal narrative
advice
When to use this quote
- book publishing
- screenwriting
- grant applications
- entrepreneurial ventures
- personal projects
Key Concepts
psychology
economics
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance fear and motivation?
- What strategies keep you healthy while working?
A Different Perspective
Fear may cause burnout.
