Either you're growing or you're decaying; there's no middle ground. If you're standing still, you're decaying.
Alan ArkinRead
Everybody's career has ups and downs. I like to take chances; I don't like to stand still. And I don't give a damn what the market is interested in; I want to try things.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursuing opportunities often involves risks and fluctuations, but it's essential to keep moving forward regardless of market trends.
Alan Arkin emphasizes that a successful career is not linear but filled with both successes and failures. He advocates for the importance of taking risks and continuously seeking new opportunities, regardless of external pressures or market interests, which can lead to personal growth and fulfillment.
Themes
CareerRisksGrowthOpportunityChange
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during a motivational speech for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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I don't believe in competitions between artists. This is insane. Who has the authority to say someone is better?
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Every physicist knows that things connect with each other. To isolate things is not the way the universe works - winning best actor is arbitrary.
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I love working if it's with people who are capable of having a good time. People with a little bit of enjoyment of what they do. If it's enormous pressure, and people feel that their lives are at stake, then it's agony. So I try to pick projects where I feel like I'm going to avoid those traps.
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