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"It Always Seems Impossible Until It's Done.": Motivation for Dreamers & Doers
Pursuing a dream is hard work, but the right words delivered at the right time―by people who’ve been there and done that―can give us just the motivation we need. The right words can rekindle our enthusiasm, re-energize our efforts, dispel doubt, let us know we’re not alone, and show us that the fight is worth it―and winnable.
Kathryn and Ross Petras are masters at choosing and delivering just the right words. Their books―such as “Age Doesn’t Matter Unless You’re a Cheese” and “Dance First. Think Later.” ―and bestselling calendar, The 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said , have over 5.2 million copies in print. Now comes a book for dreamers and doers, plus writers, entrepreneurs, graduates, artists, future movers and shakers. Collecting the hard-won, brilliantly expressed advice from pioneers who have paved the way, including everyone from Rumi to Steve Jobs, Michelangelo to Oprah to Tina Fey, “It Always Seems Impossible Until It’s Done” is like a rousing locker-room speech, inspiring courage, commitment, and perseverance.
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
―Michael Jordan
“Go for it, baby! Life ain’t no dress rehearsal.”
―Tallulah Bankhead
“Perfection is like chasing the horizon. Keep moving.”
―Neil Gaiman
“If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?”
―T. S. Eliot
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
―Nelson Mandela
Kathryn and Ross Petras are masters at choosing and delivering just the right words. Their books―such as “Age Doesn’t Matter Unless You’re a Cheese” and “Dance First. Think Later.” ―and bestselling calendar, The 365 Stupidest Things Ever Said , have over 5.2 million copies in print. Now comes a book for dreamers and doers, plus writers, entrepreneurs, graduates, artists, future movers and shakers. Collecting the hard-won, brilliantly expressed advice from pioneers who have paved the way, including everyone from Rumi to Steve Jobs, Michelangelo to Oprah to Tina Fey, “It Always Seems Impossible Until It’s Done” is like a rousing locker-room speech, inspiring courage, commitment, and perseverance.
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game-winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.”
―Michael Jordan
“Go for it, baby! Life ain’t no dress rehearsal.”
―Tallulah Bankhead
“Perfection is like chasing the horizon. Keep moving.”
―Neil Gaiman
“If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?”
―T. S. Eliot
“It always seems impossible until it’s done.”
―Nelson Mandela
- GenresSelf Help
396 pages, Paperback
Published April 22, 2014
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November 30, 2024
It's a really good book filled with quotes from famous people. I highly recommend to those that need the push on life when trying to do something great.
November 23, 2024
One word = bathroom
September 22, 2025
Big fan of little books like this. I like to pick a random page & roll with the quote the book opens to. Fun little way to randomly select your fate for that day.
April 2, 2025
A feel-good boost of motivation. Packed with uplifting quotes and reminders for anyone chasing a dream or pushing through tough moments. Simple, inspiring, and perfect for a quick dose of encouragement.
January 24, 2016
A great collection of quotes from all walks of life that provided the kickstart I needed.
March 17, 2017
Inspiration is ALWAYS AWESOME!! :-) :-)
Now that I've read the whole book, I'll keep this one near at hand to open randomly and often for a quick pick-up any time!! :-)
Now that I've read the whole book, I'll keep this one near at hand to open randomly and often for a quick pick-up any time!! :-)
April 3, 2019
Love this book of great quotes.. inspiring stuff. You need to own this and just keep treading it over time
January 30, 2023
Lots of good quotes and I love quotes.
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