Do or do not. There is no try.

P.S: Hello people, this time I am trying a different approach. Instead of relating the topic to a powerful quote, I am gonna make a powerful quote the topic.

One of the most legendary quotes of Star Wars is "Do or do not. There is no try".

For those of you who have not seen The Empire Strikes Back, allow me to set the scene: It’s the X-wing fighter sequence on Dagobah, and Luke Skywalker is doubtful about being able to raise his fighter from the swamp. After Jedi Master Yoda chastises him for having a defeatist attitude, Luke halfheartedly responds that he will try. Having none of that, Yoda hits him with the epic one-two punch.

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The reason why this quote is powerful is because it relates to real life and guides us. This simple but powerful phrase teaches us many things,

The simple straight forward meaning is, do it or don't do it there is no point in having doubts or confusion regarding the thing you are gonna do. Be focused and complete what you started. If you have doubts, DONT DO IT! Never waste time. If you can't do something, skip it and do something else. But but but, if you think hard you will realize that "How can I do or not do something without trying it a few times?"

For example, if you are asked to solve a new math or accounts problem, most people can't solve a new problem the first time. This doesn't mean you can't solve it, maybe the approach you took was wrong or maybe you did a blunder in addition or subtraction. But if you try a few times maybe you end up solving the problem. So eventually you can solve a problem if you believe in yourself and try it a few time.

DAMN!! Some quotes said by great people are so confusing. Maybe this is situation-based, LOL no one knows other than Master Yoda.

The other thing what I understood, noticed, observed, etc.. Well I do a lot of things ;D

OK! Focus, let's not deviate from the topic. The other thing that is UNO (Understood, Noticed and Observed. P.S: DAMN! I am creative. :p) is the word "try" makes your mind weak and it starts doubting on itself. When you use the word "try" while describing what you are gonna do, unintentionally you have already given an excuse for not completing the task.

Tell me, which sounds better?

--> I am gonna try to cycle for 1 hour every morning.

or

--> I am going to cycle for 1 hour every morning.

Obviously the latter one right?

When you merely try to do something, you are not committing yourself fully to the task, and you are more likely to buckle when you are faced with obstacles. Having a positive, resolute attitude is a powerful thing, and it essentially creates your reality, because all of your actions proceed from thoughts.

After a lot of UNO I realized that this quote by YODA is for our mind if you decide that you are gonna do or not gonna do something and make it sure in your mind then no matter how many tries you take, you will be confident that you will do it at some point. Instead, if you have doubts in your mind then you will never be able to complete the task.

So my suggestion would be to make your "try" list the "to-do" list.

What comes in your mind when you read the quote "Do or do not. There is no try"?

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Always believe your infinite and creative mind.

Thank you!