Alex Garland Quotes

When in doubt, do something.

I wear my heart on my sleeve, if I want to do something, I go ahead and do it. I think I learnt that from my dad.

When I see something, I go for it.

I've never understood why some people hesitate before diving into unfamiliar tasks or activities. I couldn't imagine wanting more instructions about anything.

I'd rather regret doing something than not doing something.

I'm impatient. I get twitchy. When I get that feeling I just go out and make something happen.

The world is not looking for servants, there are plenty of these, but for masters, men who form their purposes and then carry them out, let the consequences be what they may.

Passivity is fatal to us.

I've always had this incredible sense of urgency. I've always had this desire not to let things fester and to really seize the moment, because it's serendipity.

I go where the action is.

Some people just look at opportunities and say, 'Maybe something better might come along; let's wait and see.' But you don't wait. You just grab it and go after it.

If you feel like it's going to work, do it. If it doesn't, get out as quick as you can.

I don't usually suggest going into something you cannot do, but sometimes you gotta jump in and land on your feet.

Once you decide to do something, and you're pretty sure you're right, then you gotta go ahead and do it. Because if you piddle around, somebody else will beat you to it.

Don't think about things, just do them; don't predict them, just make them.

People have to decide on priorities if they want to get anywhere. The best lessons I learned was to just do it.

Successful people don’t wait for everything to be perfect to move forward.

You've got to take risks if you're going to succeed. I would much rather ask forgiveness than permission.

I engage and after that I see what to do.

Don't 'take care', take a risk!

Make your move BEFORE you are ready!

I'd rather be in trouble for having done something than for not having done anything.

You can’t be that kid standing at the top of the waterslide, overthinking it. You have to go down the chute.

I'm a firm believer in taking risks in life, because you'll never get anywhere unless you do, and the more risk involved the greater the outcome - or the worse, but you never know so you've got to go for it.

I will act now. Success will not wait. If I delay, success will become wed to another and lost to me forever. This is the time. This is the place. I am the person.