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What’s your favorite quote or mantra?

Title: The One Quote That Smacked Me in the Face (And Kinda Changed My Life)

Words. Yeah, yeah, everyone says “words have power,” but they usually just mean “don’t cuss in front of grandma,” right? Nah—not what I’m talking about. I mean those lines you see somewhere, maybe scrolling past on Insta when you’re half-asleep, and next thing you know, dude, it’s tattooed on your brain. I’ve gobbled up way too many TED Talks and self-help books, honestly. But one quote actually stuck. Took root. Like, hijacked how I see stuff—no exaggeration.

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right." – Henry Ford

Goosebumps, bro.

This isn’t one of those “life lessons” posts with a punchline coming in 20 paragraphs. I’m taking you down memory lane, showing off my mental scars, and trying to explain why one sentence got me through low-key breakdowns, side hustles, sketchy Tinder dates, and those existential 2 a.m. spirals. I’ll also tell you why slapping a quote on your mirror might actually not be cringe (even if your roommate rolls their eyes).

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### The First Encounter (Cue Dramatic Music)

So, picture my slightly disheveled college student self—sleep-deprived, caffeine overloaded, and basically praying for the business lecture to end. I’m thinking about rent. I’m thinking about nachos. Probably failing both.

My professor, total Gandalf type, just rambling away. Then he drops, “Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t – you’re right.” No fanfare, just chucks it out there like it’s nothing.

WHAM. My ADHD brain woke up. Scribbled it down in my notebook corner. Copied it onto post-its. Maybe even doodled a weird stick figure under it. After that, the quote wasn’t just a quote; it was like this mean little mirror that kept flashing back my excuses.

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### Unpacking It (AKA, Me Overthinking)

Basic, right? Yeah, but it’s low-key genius. Think about it.

  • “Think you can…” That’s hope. Swagger. Even a touch delusion, but in a good way. Basically gives you an excuse to try, which let’s be real, is half the battle.
  • “Think you can’t…” Dead end. Self-sabotage. Already ordered your own “L” before the game even started.
  • “You’re right.” Ouch. It’s like, your brain will make whatever you believe look way more real.

That’s wild. The trap—and the magic trick—are both in your own head.

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### Real Life Battle Scars

#### 1. Business (or…Me Googling "How To Make Money Fast")

Zero experience. Zero cash. Hardcore imposter syndrome, the kind where you think everyone else got the secret handshake but you. Every day I’d stare at my crusty laptop like, “Um, why am I even bothering?” Enter Ford-quote brain loop. One day I just tried, “What if this works?” instead.

Game-changer. Suddenly I was messing around, learning, failing, trying again. Since then? First dollar online felt like winning the lottery. Kept going. Proof that a single brain hack—literally asking “why not me?”—changes the vibe.

#### 2. Relationships (Lol, Trust Issues Much?)

Used to assume every deep convo ended with me getting ghosted, so, you know…I never had deep convos. Shocker: If you don’t try, nothing happens. Switched gears, started believing some people would actually get me (insane, right?). I opened up. Guess what? People opened up right back. Relationship XP unlocked.

#### 3. Health & Fitness (Spoiler: Not a Gym Bro)

For years I just accepted the “not a fit person” label. Watched TikTok fitness folks from bed, chips in hand. Then one day, just for the meme, I muttered that quote at the mirror. Felt dumb—then felt kinda mad. Next morning, I jogged a block. Almost died. Went again the next day. Months later, hey, I was actually fit. Mind blown.

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### Mantras: Not Just for Yogis

Here’s the stupidly simple truth: your brain is basically a dumb puppy. You tell it “I suck,” it fetches ways to prove it. You tell it “I got this,” suddenly it’s sniffing out wins you didn't even realize were there.

A mantra isn’t just cringe Pinterest art. It’s straight-up neural hacking. Repeat it enough, you start believing your own hype—and that’s when stuff gets weird. Good weird.

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### How to Pick a Quote (Without Sounding Like a Walking Self-Help Poster)

Look, Ford isn’t for everyone. Maybe you need something spicier. Here’s how I’d pick:

1. Identify the suck. What’s beating you down?
2. Google quotes that poke that sore spot. If it makes you go “ouch” or get goosebumps, you’re onto something.
3. Test-drive it. Say it out loud for a week. Does it make you cringe, or does it fuel you?
4. Spam yourself. Sticky notes on your fridge, background on your phone, spam your own DMs.
5. Live it. Don’t just read it. Try to let it mess with your decisions.

There ya go. Don’t let anyone tell you words don’t matter. Sometimes, all you need is one good line to rewire your whole story.
 

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