🧠 Quote of the Day: "You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take." – Wayne Gretzky
Alright legends, gather round because this quote is not just a quote — it’s a wake-up call with a slap and a wink.
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| Quote of the day by RTH |
Yes, Wayne Gretzky, the GOAT of ice hockey, said this one-liner that’s more powerful than a triple-shot espresso during Monday blues.
But the beauty of this quote? You don’t need to skate or even know what a puck is to get it. Because the message is universal — if you don’t try, you’re already out of the game.
“Overthinking is the art of self-sabotage dressed in logic.”
— probably me
Let’s break it down — the RTH way: bold truths, bad jokes, and big dreams.
🏀 Take the Shot — Or Forever Wonder “What If?”
This quote isn’t just about sports.
It’s about job interviews you didn’t apply for, ideas you didn’t pitch, people you didn’t text back, and that YouTube channel that still lives in your drafts.
Let me hit you with the truth:
Fear of failure is like WiFi in a forest — it’s holding you back and barely exists.
😅 Personal Story: My Failed Startup (And Why It Was Awesome)
Not many know this, but I once tried starting an app.
It was called “Moodli” — a mood tracker with memes. (Yes, memes to fix moods. You get it. I still think it was genius.)
It flopped.
Downloads: 9.
Two were me. One was my mom (she uninstalled it).
BUT...
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I learned design.
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I learned product marketing.
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I learned that flopping isn’t fatal.
More importantly, I took the shot.
And now, that experience fuels my blog, my brand, my confidence. Nothing wasted.
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🚀 You Can't Win a Game You Don’t Play
Here’s a list of people who took shots that made no sense at first:
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Oprah was fired from her first job.
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Walt Disney was told he lacked imagination.
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Steve Jobs was ousted from his own company.
And all of them?
Legends. Because they shot their shot again and again and again.
So if your dream is to:
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Publish a book
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Start a podcast
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Become a Twitch streamer
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Or open a cafe that only serves biryani and life advice...
TAKE. THE. SHOT.
🧱 What Happens When You Don’t?
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Regret.
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Resentment.
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Random midnight Googling of "what if I had started...?"
Because the pain of rejection fades.
But the pain of never trying? That haunts.
Like that one gym membership you never used. 😬
✅ Action Plan: How to Take Your First Shot
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Write it down – that idea you’ve been thinking about.
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Break it down – into one thing you can do today.
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Do it badly – yes, done > perfect.
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Share it – with at least one person.
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Repeat – the fear fades as you move.
“You don’t need courage for step 100. Just enough to take step 1.”
🎮 Real Life Example: MrBeast Started With Terrible Videos
Now the dude is building Willy Wonka-level chocolate factories and planting trees.
But go check his early YouTube videos — pixelated, awkward, low-budget mess.
Yet he uploaded. Again. And again. And again.
Guess who took the shot?
🎯 Try > Cry (Yes, that’s your new wallpaper)
We’re all scared of failing. But failure is the tuition fee of success.
You don’t become the best by avoiding failure. You become the best by collecting Ls and learning.
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😂 Comedy Break:
"Take the shot — unless it’s tequila at 10AM on a workday. Then maybe just take a nap."
🧠 Daily Habits That Help You Keep Shooting
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3 Things I’m Grateful For (builds positive mindset)
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1 Risk I’ll Take Today (tiny wins)
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Visualize the Result (not just the fear)
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Hang out with Doers (energy is contagious)
💬 Recap
“You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretzky
This isn’t just motivation. It’s math.
If you try = 50/50.
If you don’t = 0/100.
So... what’s stopping you?
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