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Tuesday
Jul202010

Do, Or Do Not. There is no Try.

Now, I’ve never watched a Star Wars movie (I know. I actually have been living under a rock), but I was reading Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs, by Chuck Klosterman yesterday where I came across Jedi Master Yoda’s quote, “Do, or do not. There is no ‘try.’”

At this point I put the book down and reflected on what I just read. I have to say I agree with Yoda. When we attempt something, we have to pursue it as though there is no option to fail. Too often, we go into a situation with the sentiment that, if we don’t reach the desired outcome, we can at least say we tried. Sometimes we will fail, but we can’t allow ourselves to go into something expecting to. I understand we’re not going to win each and every time, but shooting for just good enough or the attempt will ensure that we never reach success.

Do or do not. There is no try.

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Reader Comments (1)

True Story!! (I havent seen Star Wars either!!)

August 25, 2010 | Unregistered CommenterMonica

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