Do not many of us who fail to achieve big things. . .fail because we lack concentration--the art of concentrating the mind on the thing to be done at the proper time and to the exclusion of everything else?
John D. RockefellerRead
I have my dream job. If I was seven years old and you asked me what I'd want to be 30 years from now, I'd say exactly who I am. So, 'rare' and 'lucky' are the exact right words. It took a lot of hard work, and I took a weird route to get here, but man, am I grateful for it.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses the fulfillment of achieving one's dream job through hard work and a unique journey.
In this quote, Tom King reflects on the profound satisfaction of attaining his dream job, which he envisioned since childhood. He acknowledges the rarity and luck involved in achieving such a goal, while also emphasizing the hard work and unconventional path he took to reach this point. His gratitude for the journey highlights the value of perseverance and appreciating the unique experiences that contribute to overall success.
Themes
Dream JobSuccessGratitudeHard WorkJourney
In practice
Example use cases
In a graduation speech to inspire students.
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