The minute you get away from fundamentals – whether its proper technique, work ethic or mental preparation – the bottom can fall out of your game, your schoolwork, your job, whatever you’re doing.
Michael JordanRead
I feel like I've given up a lot of my fantasies. I just want to do things differently, and to a lot of people that's annoying. I like weird stuff. I always hoped if we had a big success it would be on our own terms.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire to pursue unique aspirations and achieve success on one's own terms, despite potential criticism from others.
Julian Casablancas reflects on the sacrifices made in pursuit of his creative dreams, indicating a yearning to embrace individuality and uniqueness. He points out that while some may find his unconventional approach annoying, he values the idea of achieving success in a way that is authentic and true to himself, rather than conforming to mainstream expectations.
Themes
SuccessCreativityIndividualityAuthenticityDreams
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech at a conference about creative entrepreneurship.
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