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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Impossible is Nothing” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71, number 21024 of the collection, and the 3rd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.
What does the “Impossible is Nothing” meme mean?
The title asserts that limits are surmountable. In practice, the meme is used ironically to comment on extravagant ambition or excessive self-promotion. It also highlights an unbelievable display of competence, often with a sense of humor.
Where does the “Impossible is Nothing” meme come from?
Aleksey Vayner, a Yale student, produced this video résumé in September 2006 and sent it to investment bank UBS. The montage shows him lifting weights, playing tennis, or breaking bricks, claiming extreme physical feats. A UBS employee forwarded the video to colleagues. It then spread across various blogs before appearing on YouTube on October 6, 2006, via IvyGate. The exact origin of the phrase before this release remains unknown. Sources do not confirm the video as the sole origin of the Adidas slogan, though the association is common.
- September 2006Aleksey Vayner completes and sends his video résumé to UBS.
- October 6, 2006The video is publicly published on YouTube by the blog IvyGate.
How to use the “Impossible is Nothing” meme
- Use the image to mock a candidate who boasts excessively during an interview.
- Share the video to illustrate an extraordinary or quirky professional success.
- Quote the phrase ironically when facing a personal project presented as revolutionary.
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The “Impossible is Nothing” card in MyMemeCards
| Number | No. 21024 |
|---|---|
| Rarity | Rare |
| Collection | Memes World series 71 |
| Fame | 74/100 · #3 of 300 |
| Recycle value | 10 MemeCoins (30 in Shiny) |
How to get the “Impossible is Nothing” card
Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Impossible is Nothing comes out of the Memes World series 71 as a rare card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.
Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 10 MemeCoins.
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5 meme cards, one of them at least Rare. One free pack per person.
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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Aleksey Vayner?
He is the Yale student who created this viral video résumé in 2006 to apply at UBS.
Where does the slogan Impossible is Nothing come from?
The exact origin of the phrase is unknown. The 2006 video popularized it, but it may not be its only source.
What does Aleksey Vayner do in the video?
He presents his exaggerated athletic and professional skills, such as lifting heavy weights or breaking bricks.
Was the video rejected by UBS?
Sources indicate it circulated after internal forwarding, but do not specify the final outcome of his application.
How do I get the Impossible is Nothing meme card?
Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Impossible is Nothing” is a rare card of the Memes World series 71. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.
How rare is the Impossible is Nothing card?
It is a Rare card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.
Sources: Impossible Is Nothing (video résumé) · Aleksey Vayner, Whose Tale the Internet Mocked, Has ... · [PDF] A Student's Video Résumé Gets Attention (Some of It Unwanted)... · checked on October 12, 2026.
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