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“Nothing is hard to do unless you get upset or excited about it.” quote by Shirley Jackson
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““Nothing is hard to do unless you get upset or excited about it.””

Shirley Jackson

About This Quote

Source Short story: “The Lottery” (or other work) by Shirley Jackson, 1948

Emotional states like anger or excitement can make tasks seem harder than they are.

In simple terms: Emotions affect task difficulty.

Key Takeaway

Manage emotions to improve performance.

Themes

emotion motivation productivity

Mood

motivational practical

Type

advice psychological

When to use this quote

  • studying for exams
  • sports competition
  • creative work

Key Concepts

psychology self-regulation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you channel excitement productively?
  • When does anger hinder progress?
A Different Perspective

Emotions can also boost performance if channeled.

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