Discouraging Quote by Steve Lacy
“If you're trying to invent something new, you're going to reach a lot of discouraging points, and most people give up.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Musician Talk, 2020
Innovation is fraught with setbacks and many quit when faced with discouragement.
In simple terms: New ideas bring many setbacks, causing people to quit.
Persist through setbacks to create something new.
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When to use this quote
- startup development
- artistic projects
- research labs
- personal inventions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What discouraging point have you faced recently?
- How can you reframe setbacks as learning?
Not all discouraging points are insurmountable; some may indicate a need to pivot.