And - of course! - the Non-people. The whole freaking world was full of people who were bound to tell you they weren't qualified to do this or that but they were determined to go ahead and do just that thing anyway.
Tom WolfeRead
No one should ever be afraid of failing; it’s being afraid to give it your all in trying that I urge against. If there is one thing I have learned, particularly in my life as an athlete, it is that our limits may not be where we think they are. And, even when we think we’ve finally reached them, the next time we go there exploring we often find that they’ve moved again.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fear of failure should not prevent you from giving your best effort, as our potential often exceeds our perceived limits.
This quote emphasizes the importance of pushing beyond perceived limits and not letting the fear of failure deter one from trying their hardest. Chrissie Wellington, drawing from her experiences as an athlete, highlights that our true potential might be beyond what we believe it to be, encouraging a mindset of exploration and perseverance in the face of challenges.
Themes
FailureTryingLimitsEffortPotential
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech for aspiring athletes.
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