Apprehension Quote by Twyla Tharp
“I began to discriminate between fear and excitement. The two, though very close, are completely different. Fear is negative excitement, choking your imagination. Real excitement produces an energy that overcomes apprehension and makes you want to close in on your goal.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Interview with Twyla Tharp, 2015
Distinguishes fear as limiting negative excitement from productive excitement that fuels action.
In simple terms: Fear blocks imagination; excitement drives goals.
Key Takeaway
Channel excitement, not fear.
Themes
motivation
emotion
performance
Mood
determined
optimistic
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Goal setting
- creative work
- public speaking
Key Concepts
Psychology
energy dynamics
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you tell when excitement is constructive?
- What practices keep fear from dominating?
A Different Perspective
Excitement can also lead to reckless risk without balance.
