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“Go ahead and do the impossible. It's worth the look on the faces of those who said you couldn't.” quote by Walter Bagehot
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“Go ahead and do the impossible. It's worth the look on the faces of those who said you couldn't.”

Walter Bagehot

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Art of Business, 1885

Encourages tackling impossible tasks to prove skeptics wrong and gain satisfaction.

In simple terms: Do the impossible to prove doubters wrong.

Key Takeaway

Pursue challenging goals despite doubt.

Themes

ambition challenge validation achievement

Mood

determined confident

Type

motivational strategic

When to use this quote

  • business leadership
  • innovation
  • risk taking

Key Concepts

impossible tasks skepticism personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • What impossible goal excites you?
  • How do you handle criticism?
A Different Perspective

Impossible goals may be unrealistic without resources.

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