“Doing jobs that are completely different to the last thing I did pushes me as an actor to change as much as I can. It would be easy for me to stay in a similar vein of characters or jobs, but I'm drawn to challenging myself.” I CanDifferentCharacterWould BeJobsLastsActorsEasyChallengesVeinsChallenging Myself Author:Richard Madden
“I believe writers need to be chameleons, or like Meryl Streep, who can play all sorts of characters. A good writer should be able to cross gender lines and people of all social classes. So for me, writing from a male point of view would be a great challenge, that I would look forward to taking on.” PeopleNeedsShouldWritingBelieveLooksPlayCharacterWould BeAbleI BelieveSocialChallengesLinesViewsClassCrossesMalesGenderPoint Of ViewGood WritersSocial ClassChameleon Author:Marisha Pessl
“I don't have a specific type of role that I aspire to play or aspire to act. I really like a challenge and I really like doing things that are different because if I had to do the same thing all the time, then I don't think I would be an actor.” IfsThinkingDifferentPlayWould BeActorsChallengesRolesTypeAspire Author:Vanessa Lengies
“I would love to do a period piece - in the 18th or 17th century. To me, it would be such an incredible challenge because of the way people carried themselves. There are so many incredible stories within those centuries - just the language and the way they carried themselves and what they were going through.” PeopleWayStoriesWould BeLanguageChallengesPiecesCenturyPeriodsIncredibles17th Century Author:Amy Smart
“I wonder how many people would have thought at the end of World War II that the capitalist system would be one that was meeting the challenges and making things better for people as we approach the 21st century.” PeopleWorldWarEndsWould BeChallengesWonderEconomyCenturyApproachMeetingsWar Of The WorldsWorld War IiCapitalistWorld War I21st Century Author:Sanford I. Weill
“It would be nice to make a movie that other people want to make, because every one of these movies, I basically have to find the only company in the world that's willing to make it, and it's always a big challenge. I end up spending a tremendous amount of energy and time trying to get money to make these movies and it's exhausting.” PeopleWorldWantTryingEndsBigsWould BeEnergyChallengesCompanyNiceWillingAmountSpendingBeing NiceExhaustingGet MoneyBig Challenges Author:Darren Aronofsky
“If the right thing came along at the right time, it would be an enormous kind of challenge.” IfsKindWould BeChallengesEnormousRight ThingRight Time Author:Jamie Bell
“Well, number one I like dancing. Number two I knew it would be challenging because I had never done this type of dance before. I always wanted to and I happened to have the courage to go out there and give it my best shot.” GivingWellsTwoDoneWould BeWantedChallengesNumbersHappenedTypeShotsDancingDanceBest Shot Author:Evander Holyfield
“There's a lot of different ways that a song would be a challenge to parody. There are a lot of songs that would ostensibly be a good candidate for parody, yet I can't think of a clever enough idea. Some songs are too repetitive for me to be able to fashion a humorous set of lyrics around. Some songs flat-out just don't work creatively for me.” ThinkingWayI CanIdeasDifferentEnoughWould BeAbleSongChallengesFashionHumorousCleverDifferent WaysCandidatesFlatsParodyRepetitive Author:Al Yankovic
“I think the silence would be good with me, and not interacting with people would be okay. But not being able to move outside of the space would be hard. Not being able to walk around - the stillness of my body, physically - that would be the challenge.” PeopleThinkingHardBodyWould BeAbleMovingChallengesSpaceWalksSilenceOkayBe GoodStillnessInteracting Author:Madonna Ciccone
“From the day I took office, I've been told that addressing our larger challenges is too ambitious; such an effort would be too contentious. I've been told that our political system is too gridlocked, and that we should just put things on hold for a while. For those who make these claims, I have one simple question: How long should we wait? How long should America put its future on hold?” ShouldLongWould BeAmericaPoliticalWaitingChallengesSimpleEffortOfficeClaimsAmbitiousPolitical SystemsContentious Author:Barack Obama
“There are advantages to being the chairman. One of my favorite perks was picking out an issue and doing what I called a "deep dive." It's spotting a challenge where you think you can make a difference - one that looks like it would be fun - and then throwing the weight of your position behind it. Some might justifiably call it "meddling." I've often done this just about everywhere in the company.” ThinkingLooksDoneMightWould BeFunChallengesDifferencesBehindsCompanyIssuesPositionAdvantageWeightMy FavoriteMaking A DifferenceThrowingChairmanPerksMeddlingYou Can Make A Difference Author:Jack Welch
“Spider-Man is a genuine American myth with a dark, primal power, but it's also got this great superhero, and - hey! - he can fly through the theater at 40 miles an hour. It's got villains, it's got skyscrapers, it's colorful, it's Manhattan. I knew it would be a challenge, but I saw the inherent theatricality in it, and I couldn't resist.” MenWould BeHoursChallengesDarkSawsTheaterMythMilesGenuineHeyVillainInherentSuperheroSpidersManhattanPrimalColorfulSpider ManSkyscraper Author:Julie Taymor
“It's not hard to understand why an accomplished director like Gus Van Sant (whose most recent success, Good Will Hunting, gave him mainstream clout) would be interested in making this film. The lure of an exact remake presents a tremendous challenge. Unfortunately, it was undoubtedly a lot more stimulating for Van Sant and his crew to make Psycho than it is for an audience to watch it. Curiosity is going to be one of the primary reasons why people pay money to see this movie; boredom will be the predominant result.” PeopleHardReasonWould BeFilmChallengesResultsPayWatchesAudienceDirectorsPrimariesReason WhyBoredomAccomplishedHuntingMainstreamCrewVansGood WillLureRemakesPsychoCloutGusWill Hunting Author:James Berardinelli
“I'm long and I'm strong! To challenge me would be so wrong!” LongWould BeStrongChallenges Author:Necro
“In fact, the same difficulties faced by Reagan in the 1980-s are still there [in the beginning of 21 century]: how do you hit a bullet with a bullet? The technology is getting better, but it still is focused on one interceptor knocking down one missile. In war, there would be many more challenges, more chaos, more uncertainty.” StillsWarFactsWould BeChallengesTechnologyCenturyDifficultyChaosFocusedUncertaintyGet BetterBulletsMissilesKnocking Author:David Hoffman
“Sexual immorality and impure thoughts violate the standard established by the Savior. We were warned at the beginning of this dispensation that sexual immorality would be perhaps the greatest challenge. Such conduct will, without repentance, cause a spiritual drought and loss of commitment.” Would BeSpiritualCausesChallengesLossStandardsCommitmentRepentanceSaviorImmoralityDroughtImpure Thoughts Author:Quentin L. Cook
“You know, we have little bits of understanding, glimpses, a little bit of light here and there, but there's a tremendous amount of darkness, which is a challenge. I think life would be pretty boring if we understood everything. It's better if we don't understand anything and know that we don't, that's the important part.” IfsThinkingKnowsLittlesImportantLightWould BeBitsUnderstandingChallengesDarknessAmountLittle BitUnderstoodBoringGlimpseHere And There Author:Noam Chomsky
“Cursing dads are terrifying, you know? Cursing dads are - I don't know why, but no. It just doesn't seem to me that that would be funny. I mean it might be - you could try it and see. I suppose anybody just losing it and sputtering curses is pretty funny. But I think it would be more of a challenge, much more of a challenge, to make a cursing dad funny.” ThinkingKnowsTryingMeanSeemsMightWould BeChallengesDadLosingCurseBe YouCursing Author:Ian Frazier
“I would love to continue to challenge myself by trying different things. Action, Drama, Comedy... I would be grateful to do any and all of it if someone is kind enough to hire me! I have such a wonderful time on The Originals though, because I get to play Rebekah in so many different periods. I'm a little spoiled.” IfsTryingKindLittlesDifferentEnoughPlayWould BeActionChallengesComedyWonderfulPeriodsDramaOriginalsGratefulDifferent ThingsBe GratefulSpoiledWonderful TimesTrying Different Things Author:Claire Holt
“I think people would be surprised to discover that their challenges and struggles are not too dissimilar to us, average ordinary people. We're all looking for essentially the same thing and I think that's faith and hope and love and meaning and of course satisfaction, peace, joy.” PeopleThinkingLoveWould BeJoyCoursesPeaceChallengesStruggleOrdinaryAnd LoveAverageSatisfactionOrdinary PeopleHope And FaithHope And Love Author:Judah Smith
“Now comes the threat of climate crisis - a threat that is real, rising, imminent, and universal. Once again, it is the 11th hour. The penalties for ignoring this challenge are immense and growing, and at some near point would be unsustainable and unrecoverable. For now we still have the power to choose our fate, and the remaining question is only this: Have we the will to act vigorously and in time, or will we remain imprisoned by a dangerous illusion?” StillsRealWould BeHoursChallengesFateGrowingDangerousIllusionUniversalCrisisThreatClimateEnvironmentalRisingSustainabilityImmensePenalties11th Hour Author:Al Gore
“I think I've had a fairly meandering career. Because I did start so young, I think that I've always chosen my parts based on what's interesting to me and what I think would be challenging or fun, or someone I've always wanted to work with or a place I've always wanted to work in or a topic.” ThinkingWould BeWantedYoungFunChallengesInterestingCareersChosenTopics Author:Christina Ricci
“Obviously, I'm quite young and I haven't really thought about what films I'd like to go into yet. I love challenging films, really. I'd prefer to do some gritty, challenging roles. That would be awesome, and really fun. I want to be as diverse as possible.” WantWould BeFilmYoungFunChallengesRolesHavensDiverse Author:Charlie Rowe
“I thought it would be quite a challenge to direct a mystery thriller. I hadn't really done something like that.” DoneWould BeChallengesMysteryDirectThrillers Author:Catherine Hardwicke
“Not just as an actress, but on a human-being level, I've experienced frustration on many different levels. [With my] career, it would be more the frustration of not always finding challenging material or inspiring material ... [Acting is] therapeutic for me. I'm pretty accommodating.” HumansDifferentWould BeChallengesHuman BeingsLevelsActingCareersMaterialsFindingsActressesFrustrationTherapeuticDifferent Levels Author:Vera Farmiga
“Lucifer whispers that life's not fair and that if the gospel were true, we would never have problems or disappointments. ... The gospel isn't a guarantee against tribulation. That would be like a test with no questions. Rather, the gospel is a guide for maneuvering through the challenges of life with a sense of purpose and direction.” IfsProblemWould BePurposeChallengesFairsTestsAdversityDisappointmentGuidesGuaranteesTribulationNot FairLuciferPurpose And Direction Book:No Doubt about it Source: No Doubt about it
“What would happen if people practiced openness and honesty? If people talked about their real challenges without shame or fear of rejection? My guess is that people would feel less alone and isolated. People would be willing to share more, and as a result, society would feel more connected to each other and their experiences.” PeopleIfsFeelsRealHappensWould BeChallengesResultsShareHonestyWillingShameConnectedRejectionOpennessIsolatedFear Of Rejection Author:Deborah Reber
“Inexperience because of (President Barack) Obama's inexperience.Look that would be one of the challenges.” LooksWould BePresidentChallengesBarackPresident Barack ObamaInexperience Author:John McCain
“I think it would be a great challenge to work on a military game which featured a female lead character. Since female soldiers are now being allowed on the frontlines, we're actually in danger of reality overtaking games!” ThinkingCharacterRealityWould BeGamesChallengesMilitaryDangerFemaleSoldierFrontlineLead CharactersOvertaking Author:Rhianna Pratchett
“I would love to photograph Angelina Jolie. A friend of mine is working with her on her next film and told me what I was already suspecting, that she is extremely interesting. I have never seen a picture of her that conveys all of her complexity. That would be a fabulous challenge, to find that in a photograph.” Would BeFilmNextChallengesInterestingMinesPhotographComplexityFabulous Author:Peter Lindbergh
“We are not here to give challenges to anyone, but we will also not take challenges casually. Our defence mechanisms would be the best in the world. A secure India is the first requirement for the country to progress and achieve new heights.” WorldGivingFirstsCountryWould BeChallengesProgressAchieveIndiaSecureHeightBeing The BestMechanismRequirementsGovernanceDefenceDefence Mechanism Author:Narendra Modi
“The technology for a clothing printer exists but is not packaged in a form that would be suitable for consumer use. With the future potential of printing technology, an at-home clothing printer is a definite possibility. Our challenge was to define the experience.” UseHomeWould BeFormChallengesTechnologyPossibilityConsumersClothingsDefinitePrintingSuitablePrinter Author:Joshua Harris
“Love is the expansion of two natures in such fashion that each include the other, each is enriched by the other. Love is an echo in the feelings of a unity subsisting between two persons which is founded both on likeness and on complementary differences. Without the likeness there would be no attraction; without the challenge of the complementary differences there could not be the closer interweaving and the inextinguishable mutual interest which is the characteristic of all deeper relationships.” PersonsTwoFeelingsWould BeInterestChallengesDifferencesLove IsFashionUnityDeeperAttractionCharacteristicsMutualEchoesExpansionComplementaryMutual Interest Author:Felix Adler
“I'm here to challenge myself and to see whether I can shape-shift in an environment that's actually quite daunting, but which I think would be nice to shine a light into. The destination of any interesting drama is that you shine a light into a place that not many people know about.” PeopleThinkingKnowsI CanLightWould BeChallengesInterestingEnvironmentNiceDramaShapesShiningDestinationBeing Nice Author:Tom Hardy
“One of the biggest challenges in investing is that the opportunity set available today is not the complete opportunity set that should be considered. Limiting your opportunity set to the one immediately at hand would be like limiting your spouse to the students you met in high school” ShouldHandsWould BeTodaySchoolOpportunityChallengesStudentsMetsHigh SchoolInvestingAvailableSpouse Author:Seth Klarman
“I do believe that the very tense relationship between the United States and Iran presents a challenge to the United States. But to discuss Iran as that type of a threat I find somewhat unconvincing, mindful of the fact that Iran actually doesn't have those military capabilities that would be needed to refer to it as that type of threat.” BelieveStatesFactsWould BeChallengesUnitedUnited StatesMilitaryTypeNeededThreatIranCapabilityTense Author:Trita Parsi
“My goal is to be myself, and to challenge stereotypes, and to follow the rules, and break them, and make new rules. It's not about doing something that's already been done. That would be silly.” DoneWould BeGoalChallengesBreakSillyStereotypeBeing Silly Author:Sasha Grey
“If there were no mountains, humanity would be much lazier! Challenges make people hardworking!” PeopleIfsWould BeHumanityChallengesMountainHardworking Author:Mehmet Murat Ildan
“I have been fortunate to work in places where people have a passion for their work. At HHS the passion sort of exceeds passion - it's a vocation.... I obviously knew that there were certainly some challenges that I would be taking on both with the work and the politics. [But] I probably did not have the right expectation level with regard to the number and volume of crises that would occur.” PeopleHas BeensWould BePassionChallengesLevelsNumbersExpectationsRegardCrisisFortunateVolumeVocationExceed Author:Sylvia Mathews Burwell
“Some consider the puzzles that are created by their omissions as spicy challenges, without which their texts would be boring; others shun clarity lest their work is considered trivial.” Would BeChallengesBoringClarityPuzzlesOmissionSpicy Author:Edsger Dijkstra
“Some jobs require a more consistent challenge to moral courage than others. Politics is one. In such a setting terrifically good men and women will still be found wanting occasionally. No one does the right thing all the time. It would be more generous and fair to consider their batting average than to judge them only by their last worst act.” MenDoeStillsWould BeJobsLastsFoundChallengesMoralWorstJudgingMen And WomenFairsAverageSettingSettingsGenerousRight ThingConsistentGood ManMoral CourageBatting Author:Michael Josephson