Clock Quote by Tom Llamas
“I like the saying the every setback is a setup for a comeback. Also, "Todos los tigres son iguales" which means all tigers are the same. A fellow reporter once told me that when I was on assignment in Haiti working around the clock.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: "Resilience in Crisis", Tom Llamas, 2018
Setbacks can be reframed as opportunities that prepare you for future success; similarly, a saying about tigers highlights perceived uniformity.
In simple terms: Challenges can become stepping stones.
Key Takeaway
Turn setbacks into comebacks.
Themes
resilience
optimism
perception
Mood
hopeful
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- disaster response
- journalism
- personal setbacks
- team projects
Key Concepts
growth mindset
narrative framing
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you reframe a recent failure?
- What assumptions do you make about similarity?
A Different Perspective
Not all setbacks lead to growth; context matters.
