Time starts out as a notion. But after you turn fifty, time is not a notion anymore but a fact that you start feeling clearly, and in a way, it pushes you to become present in the present.
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I learned with 'Birdman' that it's liberating when you just lose yourself and go after something that terrifies you.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote emphasizes the freedom and empowerment that comes from pursuing what scares us.
In this quote, Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu reflects on the liberating experience of fully immersing oneself in a challenging endeavor, particularly one that evokes fear. By embracing the uncertainty and risks associated with such pursuits, individuals can experience personal growth and a sense of fulfillment that may not come from playing it safe.
Themes
FreedomFearPursuitGrowthCourage
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about overcoming fears.
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