The Journal. · Sunday, August 2, 2026
Laura Mair playfully challenges the common interpretation of Yoda's famous quote, "Do or do not, there is no try." She asserts that trying is the most important thing and even suggests a rebranding of this philosophy, contrasting it with the "rise and grind" mentality.
“I'm trying to raise my kid to be a try-hard. I made a sign that says the most important thing to do is try.”
“Oh no, he says do or do not, there is no try. So he's wrong.”
“It's time for a rebranding.”