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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.” quote by Steve Lacy
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“If you're trying to invent something new, you're going to reach a lot of discouraging points, and most people give up.”

Steve Lacy

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.

Key Takeaway

Persist through setbacks to create something new.

Themes

creativity perseverance innovation

Mood

determined optimistic

Type

motivational inspirational

When to use this quote

  • startup development
  • artistic projects
  • research labs
  • personal inventions

Key Concepts

growth mindset resilience risk taking

Questions to Reflect On

  • What discouraging point have you faced recently?
  • How can you reframe setbacks as learning?
A Different Perspective

Not all discouraging points are insurmountable; some may indicate a need to pivot.

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