You can't master your future if you're still a slave to your past.
RihannaRead
When I won the first Grammy, there was no other feeling like that feeling. It just made me feel like I came so far, like that was just a dream a few years before that, and then it was happening right then.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Winning the Grammy represented a significant achievement and realization of dreams for Rihanna.
In this quote, Rihanna reflects on the profound joy and significance of winning her first Grammy award. She highlights how this moment represented not just a personal victory, but also the realization of a dream that had once seemed distant, symbolizing her journey and growth in the music industry. The quote captures the emotions tied to success and the hard work that leads to such milestones.
Themes
SuccessGrammyAchievementDreamJourney
In practice
Example use cases
In a speech about perseverance, I might say: 'When I won the first Grammy, it was a reminder that dreams can come true.'
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All quotes →I used to feel unsafe right in the moment of an accomplishment - I felt the ground fall from under my feet because this could be the end. And even now, while everyone is celebrating, I'm on to the next thing. I don't want to get lost in this big cushion of success.
RihannaRead
When it comes to everybody else's thing and their lane and their timing, I'm never doing anything intentional to, like, come after somebody. That will always be my biggest mistake or anybody's biggest mistake if that's their intention.
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Keep your eyes on the finish line and not on the turmoil around you.
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People - especially white people - they want me to be a role model just because of the life I lead. The things I say in my songs, they expect it of me.
RihannaRead
Once you're back on your feet - if you ever make it back on your feet - that's the ultimate achievement. I remember I was in New York at the Trump Hotel and I woke up and I just knew I was over it. It was a different day. I felt different. I didn't feel lonely. I felt like I wanted to get up and be in the world. That was a great, great feeling.
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