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Don't be put off by people who know what is not possible. Do what needs to be done, and check to see if it was impossible only after you are done.
Paul Hawken
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Interpretation

What this quote means

Don't let naysayers deter you from pursuing your goals; take action first and evaluate the feasibility afterward.

This quote emphasizes the importance of taking initiative and not allowing the skepticism of others to hinder your efforts. Instead of being discouraged by those who focus on limitations, it encourages individuals to take decisive actions towards their goals, assessing the challenges only after achieving results.

Themes

MotivationActionPossibilityInitiativePerseverance

In practice

Example use cases

In a motivational speech to inspire employees to embrace risk.

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