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Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2023-12-20): - "The secret of getting ahead": This phrase suggests that there’s a key or strategy to making progress in life, to moving forward and achieving goals. The implication is that success is not random but can be unlocked or discovered. - "Is getting started": This is the essence of the quote. It emphasizes that the crucial factor in achieving success or progress is to take the first step. Regardless of how ambitious or challenging a goal may be, the journey begins with initiating action. In simpler terms, the quote underscores the idea that the starting point is critical. Many people have aspirations, dreams, or plans, but without taking the initial steps to put those plans into action, progress remains elusive. The "secret" to moving forward and achieving success lies in overcoming inertia, doubts, or procrastination and simply getting started on the path toward one’s goals. This advice encourages individuals to take that first step, as it often leads to momentum, learning, and eventual success.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2020-01-27): He lived by the fact that the secret to getting ahead is getting started. Discipline can only take hold when we start. So the secret to discipline, accomplishment, and reaching our goals is starting. Or as Twain put it: [...] The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one. [...] You can tweak and adjust along the way. But the key to getting ahead is getting started. Always has been. Always will be.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2014-06-18): The quote "The secret of getting ahead is getting started" is attributed to Mark Twain, an American writer and humorist. This quote emphasizes the importance of taking action and initiating the first step towards achieving one's goals.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2023-04-19): [Morning Quote] The secret of getting ahead is getting started [...] There is a timeless piece of wisdom that has inspired generations and continues to fuel the ambitions of entrepreneurs today: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started," as eloquently put by the legendary American author, Mark Twain. This simple yet powerful quote serves as a rallying cry for those who wish to accomplish great things but may be hesitant to take the first step. In this article, we'll explore the importance of getting started, overcoming fear and inertia, and how to harness the momentum of that first step to achieve success. [...] So, take that first step, and remember, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2016-01-01): Quote of Mark Twain - The secret of getting ahead is...
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2024-01-01): Overheard conversations, notebooks and Dictaphones: read the secrets of Agatha Christie’s writing career. [...] Agatha Christie in Paris, c1906/7 Image © The Christie Archive Trust [...] Agatha Christie at Innsbruck Station, Austria c1930 Image © The Christie Archive Trust
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2023-12-04): Mark Twain: 'The secret of getting ahead is getting started.' [...] The quote encourages us to muster our courage and confront both internal and external barriers, propelling ourselves forward towards our goals.Embracing the philosophy of existentialism, we can find solace in the realization that it is within our power to exert control over our own lives. As we recognize the freedom that accompanies decision-making, we can find the courage to take that first step – initiating action, fostering personal growth, and ultimately forging our own path to achievement.In conclusion, Mark Twain's quote, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started," serves as a timeless reminder of the necessity to overcome inertia and take charge of our own destinies. Alongside this straightforward interpretation lies a deeper philosophical understanding inspired by existentialism. Through this lens, we recognize the internal struggles and complexities that can hinder our ability to take the initial step. Nevertheless, by embracing our freedom of choice, we can conquer our fears and uncertainties, allowing us to advance on the path towards our dreams and aspirations. So, let us remember the importance of igniting that spark of determination within us and taking the leap into the unknown, for it is in that moment that the journey truly begins.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2024-05-14): "The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, then starting on the first one." [...] Why The Secret Of Getting Ahead Is Getting Started 1. Big Dreams Might Seem Unreachable [...] We hope now you know why the secret to getting ahead is getting started and you're inspired to start doing it!
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2024-10-07): The secret of getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and starting on the first one."
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2024-09-12): Have you ever found yourself procrastinating on an important task, even though you know it’s crucial for your success? If so, you’re not alone. Mark Twain famously said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started," encapsulating a wisdom many of us spend years trying to master. So, what did Twain mean by this, and how can we apply it to our lives today? [...] When Twain said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started," he implied that even small actions can create momentum. Newton’s First Law of Motion states that an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion. So, how do you turn the ignition key? [...] Mark Twain’s quote, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started," holds enduring wisdom. It invites you to confront procrastination with actionable steps. By understanding the reasons behind your hesitation, breaking tasks into smaller chunks, leveraging time management tools, and learning from Twain’s personal strategies, you can adopt a proactive approach to life.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2023-02-15): The idea behind this quote is that taking action is essential for achieving success in any area of life. It’s easy to get caught up in planning and preparing, but at some point, we need to actually start taking steps towards our goals in order to make progress. One of the key benefits of getting started is that it helps to build momentum. When we start working towards a goal, even if it’s just a small step, it can give us a sense of accomplishment and motivation to continue moving forward. It can also help to build our confidence and belief in ourselves, as we start to see that we are capable of achieving what we set out to do. Additionally, getting started helps us to overcome any hesitation or fear that may be holding us back. It’s natural to feel anxious or uncertain when we’re trying something new or stepping out of our comfort zone. But by taking that first step, we can start to build our resilience and learn to embrace the challenges that come our way. [...] So, if you’re feeling stuck or uncertain about where to start, remember the wise words of Mark Twain and remember that the secret to getting ahead is simply getting started. Take that first step today, and keep moving forward no matter what challenges come your way. You have the power to create the life you want, and it all starts with getting started.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2008-02-19): Are you the same way? Just think how much work we could get done if we actually worked constantly! Since that seems impossible, especially at the beginning of new pieces, here’s some writing advice from Agatha Christie and Anne Lamott to get things moving. [...] Writing tip: Agatha Christie says you need only get started in order to get ahead. Why? Because getting started will build momentum, and before you know it the article or poem is half written, or the book outline is finished. Just get started, even if you only have 15 minutes.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2018-02-03): Mark Twain put it another way: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started. The secret of getting started is breaking your complex, overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one." [...] It was the author and wit Sally Berger who said that ‘the secret of getting ahead is getting started’. [...] Not only was Dame Christie creative and clever when it came to hiding who done it, she was also a smart old gal when it came to life. One of her best quotes (especially for procrastinators like me) was: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2024-01-17): Is there anything that is more true? You won’t get anywhere, let alone ahead, until you get started. A lot of sources attribute this to Mark Twain. However, many other sources claim that Agatha Christie made this astute observation. Unfortunately, we may never know because it can’t be verified one way or the other.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2021-11-04): She sounds like a someone writing into the unknown, but as John Curran illustrates in his book The Secret Notebooks of Agatha Christie, Christie worked over her ideas, if in a scattershot sort of way. She kept notebooks dispersed across multiple households and used them over the course of years, jotting ideas, trying out options until the pieces dovetailed and showed the way forward. Her system worked for her, though there was anxiety built into the beginning, every time. "There is always, of course, that terrible three weeks, or a month, which you have to get through when you are trying to get started on a book," Christie wrote in her autobiography. "There is no agony like it. You sit in a room, biting pencils, looking at a typewriter, walking about, or casting yourself down on a sofa, feeling you want to cry your head off." [...] All this to say that Agatha Christie was a writer for whom the process of writing was almost entirely internal. When she gives Ariadne Oliver three minutes to complain, she comes as close to telling us how it’s done as she ever did: Stop talking about writing and write.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2023-06-01): You might think Agatha Christie was flighty or indifferent because her family was wealthy. Not so. During her childhood, the family’s assets dwindled. The death of Agatha’s father made Agatha’s mother’s finances even more precarious. By the time Agatha was a debut author at 30, her mother faced losing the family house called "Ashfield." Agatha was distraught. [...] Yet Agatha was driven by the desire and the necessity to write another book that would make money. [...] For many years she had been Agatha Christie, but as of 1928, broke and frightened of the future ahead of her, she became the Agatha Christie, and she would never doubt herself again.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2013-09-10): When it comes to productivity and success, execution trumps all. No matter how well you’ve designed your mission/vision statement or planned out your strategy, nothing happens if you don’t get it done. Ultimately, I think mystery writer Agatha Christie said it best: "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." Christie took her own advice to heart, writing 72 books, 15 short story collections, and a long-running play, The Mousetrap. She’s still the best-selling novelist of all time, four decades after her death. And she accomplished all this while indulging her love for archaeology, spending many summers working digs in the Middle East. [...] Stop dragging your heels and get to it, selecting the easiest path to success, exercising simplicity, careful direction, practicality, speed, and flexibility on the way.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2022-10-07): All you need is the germ of an idea to start creating a story. [...] Writer’s Block Quotes from Bestselling Authors "Amateurs sit and wait for inspiration; the rest of us get up and go to work." — Stephen King "My cure for writer’s block? The necessity of earning a living." — James Ellroy "Writer’s block is just another name for fear." — Jacob Nordby "I don’t believe in writer’s block. Just pick up a pen and physically write." — Natalie Goldberg "If I waited till I felt like writing, I’d never write at all." — Anne Tyler "If you tell yourself you are going to be at your desk tomorrow, you are by that declaration asking your unconscious to prepare the material. ‘Count on me,’ you are saying: ‘I will be there to write.’" — Norman Mailer in The Spooky Art: Some Thoughts on Writing "The secret to getting started is breaking your complex overwhelming tasks into small manageable tasks, and then starting on the first one." — Mark Twain "The wonderful thing about writing is that there is always a blank page waiting. The terrifying thing about writing is that there is always a blank page waiting." ― J.K. Rowling "I don’t sit around waiting for passion to strike me.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2023-03-14): This quote has also been attributed to Agatha Christie, though neither source can be verified as the author of this line.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2014-09-01): In a surprising email to me, Agatha Christie Limited (a private company set up by Agatha Christie prior to her death) confirms that this is indeed one of hers. They say the quote originated during an old press interview – but are unable to locate the source. John Curran, an expert on Agatha Christie with whom I share this bit of news, tells me he shall "remain dubious" until he sees the original citation. With Twain definitively out of the running for this quote though, and unless it can be proven otherwise, Agatha Christie deserves at least a tentative full-credit for now.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2003-09-15): Her second famous sleuth, Miss Jane Marple, was introduced in Murder in the Vicarage (1930). Miss Marple was an elderly spinster who had eccentric insights into private crimes and tragedies. Christie once told an interviewer, "I specialize in murders of quiet, domestic interest." And she wrote, "Every murderer is probably somebody's old friend." In addition to writing novels, Christie was a successful playwright. Her plays included Alibi (1928) and The Mousetrap, written in 1952, which remains the longest-running play in history. She was an incredibly prolific author, but her strategy was simple: she said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started."
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2021-12-15): The best writers are the most persistent, and Dame Agatha Christie was no exception. She wrote 85 books in her lifetime and her maximum estimated sales is currently 4 billion. [...] For someone as prolific as Christie, you’d be forgiven for thinking writing came to her as naturally as breathing. But, she struggled just like everyone else. She said of writing, "There is no agony like it. You sit in a room, biting pencils, looking at a typewriter, walking about, or casting yourself down on a sofa, feeling you want to cry your head off." Frustration is all part of the package. Think of Agatha Christie next time you get the blank-page syndrome. To get ahead, you simply need to get started. Write something down, even if you don’t think it’s good.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2015-01-18): But mystery is one of the places where women succeeded first. The name Agatha Christie, top-selling author of all time, pops in. You start listing off and wow, there are comparatively a lot of women writers.
Claim: claims American author Agatha Christie said, "The secret of getting ahead is getting started." (Viral Quote, 2019-09-01)
Evidence (2022-10-28): When we think of mystery and suspense, the first person who always comes to mind is the illustrious and prolific Dame Agatha Christie. Author of 66 detective novels and 14 short story collections, Christie is one of the best-selling fiction authors of all time. [...] Now, I know I’m in good company with all you procrastinators out there. And there’s nothing wrong with putting things off for a bit. But when you let so much time go by that you find yourself in a tight spot—either with a deadline or with an escaped idea—time could really kill ya, as Christie says! [...] While it may be tempting to leave that blank page as is and rush off to do other things, the sooner you start, the sooner you finish! This is a truth universally acknowledged…and yet also one of the most universally ignored. But sometimes, the only remedy is to get to it, stat. Trust us…the feeling of being done is worth it!
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2019-07-23): Foxworthy debunked the attribution in a 2013 Facebook post.
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2020-11-26): A post shared on Facebook claims comedian Jeff Foxworthy said, "If your Democrat governor killed your small business, and you still support that same governor because you hate Donald Trump, you ain’t a redneck, because rednecks ain’t that stupid." [...] The quote previously circulated on Twitter in August without being credited to the comedian, further adding to the attribution’s dubiousness. Maggie Houlehan, Foxworthy’s publicist, said in an email to the DCNF, "This is definitely NOT a quote from Jeff Foxworthy." (RELATED: ‘The Fence Test’ — Did Jeff Foxworthy Write This Post Distinguishing Republicans From Democrats?) [...] This isn’t the first time Foxworthy has been the subject of a misattributed quote related to politics. In October 2019, Check Your Fact debunked the claim that he created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats.
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2015-09-25): This essay was widely circulated around the Internet in early 2013 with an "Attributed to Jeff Foxworthy" tag at its start, leading many to believe it was actually the work of that comedian, Snopes.com said. [...] As Snopes.com notes, Foxworthy's material is typically self-deprecating, much more apolitical and non-partisan than the circulated list. But Foxworthy's name seems to be a popular one to attach to similar political pieces.
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2024-09-07): Political positions [edit]Foxworthy claims to keep his jokes apolitical and has criticized the memes circulating on social media that appear to show him making jokes at the expense of liberals in his stand-up.[29][30] Despite this, he donated to the presidential campaign of George W. Bush, as well as the Republican National Committee in the 2000's.[31] In 2012, Foxworthy endorsed Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney,[32] and later stated that Donald Trump is "tapping into the American spirit".[33] [...] - ^ "Comic Jeff Foxworthy Says All Those Right-Wing Memes That Quote Him Are Fake". HuffPost. March 2, 2020. Retrieved October 16, 2022. [...] - ^ a b "Jeff Foxworthy". GRAMMY.com. November 23, 2020. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2024-09-21): Jeff Foxworthy is a name that needs no introduction. As one of the most renowned and beloved comedians of our time, he has left an indelible mark on the world of entertainment. From his iconic "You might be a redneck" jokes to his numerous television appearances, Foxworthy has captured the hearts and laughter of audiences around the globe. But there is much more to this funnyman than meets the eye. In this article, we will delve into 23 fascinating facts about Jeff Foxworthy that may surprise even his most dedicated fans. From his early days in comedy to his philanthropic efforts, get ready to discover a whole new side of Jeff Foxworthy. [...] Jeff Foxworthy was born on September 6, 1958, in Atlanta, Georgia. Growing up in a middle-class family, his humor was deeply influenced by his Southern roots. [...] Jeff Foxworthy was a key member of the hugely successful Blue Collar Comedy Tour, alongside Larry the Cable Guy, Bill Engvall, and Ron White. The tour became a phenomenon and led to a series of successful comedy specials.
Claim: claims Jeff Foxworthy created a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats (Viral Post, 2019-07-23)
Evidence (2019-10-01): A Facebook post credits comedian Jeff Foxworthy with creating a series of statements distinguishing Republicans from Democrats. [...] An award-winning comedian, Foxworthy is known for delivering "You Might Be a Redneck" one-liners during his standup routines. The Facebook post, which distinguishes Republicans from Democrats in a series of statements, seems to resemble the format of these popular jokes. (RELATED: Did Steve Harvey Author This Pro-Trump Statement?) Yet, while Foxworthy has supported at least one Republican political candidate in the past, there is no evidence that the comedian made this series of statements. A search of his verified social media accounts didn’t turn up any matches, except for a 2013 Facebook post debunking the attribution.