I applaud Women in Film - not only for celebrating the successes of women, but for providing a safety network to mentor women and to discuss the particular issues that arise in a very male-dominated industry.
Cate BlanchettRead
In my career, I thought I've never wanted to get anywhere in particular. I just wanted to work with interesting people on interesting projects.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the importance of collaboration and meaningful work over reaching specific career goals.
Cate Blanchett expresses the idea that her career satisfaction stems not from aspiring to a particular status or achievement, but rather from the joy of engaging with fascinating individuals and participating in compelling projects. This prioritization of relationships and experiences over conventional markers of success highlights a more holistic approach to professional fulfillment.
In practice
In a graduation speech to inspire students to pursue their passions instead of traditional success metrics.
I applaud Women in Film - not only for celebrating the successes of women, but for providing a safety network to mentor women and to discuss the particular issues that arise in a very male-dominated industry.
I have a very healthy relationship to my work, and I find that if a scene is working, no matter how intense it is, you have the catharsis on screen, and you can let it go. I think it's, if at the end of the day you feel like you haven't cracked it, that's when you go home and it's more difficult to switch off.
I love theatre - it's where I started - and I've directed a play myself. I'm not sure if I want to direct a film, but certainly, as an actress, I'm always thinking, 'Surely this must be my last film.'
I'm not particularly needy, and I'm not particularly anxious. I don't look for a director to tell me I'm doing a good job or that I'm great. I don't need to be stroked. It's more my own yardstick.
I think the only thing I knew for sure is that I wanted to, whatever I did, I wanted to travel with my work, an adventurous spirit.
Those of us in the industry who are still foolishly clinging to the idea that female films with women at the center are niche experiences - they are not. Audiences want to see them and, in fact, they earn money. The world is round, people.
If you have the opportunity to go be an early employee at a company that's just going crazy, and you believe it's the next Facebook or Google, you should go join that company.
Wealth, like happiness, is never attained when sought after directly. It comes as a by-product of providing a useful service.
Material wealth does not equate to success. Equanimity and peace of mind does
The formula is simple - do more of what is working, do less of what isn't, and try on new behaviors to see if they produce better results.
Success isn't owned. It's leased and rent is due every day.
Beating John Landy was my defining race.
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