Max Brooks Quotes

“Fear is a real, present, right-in-your-face threat. Anxiety comes from a potential—or in this case, future—threat. Fear can be conquered. Anxiety has to be endured.”

“Keep focused! Keep going!”

“Great risks come with great rewards.”

“I hope what I’ve learned helps you find your way. Most of all, I hope you’ve learned that in this world of mines and crafting, the most important thing you can craft is you.”

“I struggled so hard for a goal, without realizing that the goal is the struggle. It’s what makes me stronger, smarter, and better. Growth doesn’t come from a comfort zone, but from leaving it.”

“Worry rose up on a bubble of realization.”

“the other?” I tried using the new whatchamacallit”

“You may ask yourself, Well, how did I get here?”

“it’s not failure that matters, but how you recover from it.”

“I’ve gotta think before I act,”

“Don’t dwell on your mistakes,”

“What else can go wrong,” I grumbled, just as it began to rain.”