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Love what you do. Get good at it. Competence is a rare commodity in this day and age. And let the chips fall where they may.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Pursue your passions passionately, develop your skills, and accept the outcomes of your efforts.
This quote emphasizes the importance of loving your work and striving for excellence in it. It suggests that true fulfillment comes from being passionate about what you do, honing your skills to become competent, and accepting whatever consequences or results come from your dedication, indicating resilience in the face of uncertainty.
Themes
LoveCompetencePassionSkillsAcceptance
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech to encourage employees to embrace their work.
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