For me, style is about quality, integrity and timelessness. It is free of trends but always feels fresh and new.
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We all get report cards in many different ways, but the real excitement of what you're doing is in the doing of it. It's not what you're gonna get in the end - it's not the final curtain - it's really in the doing it, and loving what you're doing.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The joy and fulfillment of an endeavor lies in the process, not just the outcome.
This quote emphasizes that the true value of any task or project is found in the journey of engaging with it rather than solely focusing on the end result. Ralph Lauren points out that while we might receive evaluations or 'report cards' on our efforts, the excitement and passion should come from the experience and love for what we are doing in the moment.
Themes
JourneyProcessEnjoymentPassionOutcome
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about pursuing one's passions, this quote can be used to encourage the audience to focus on their experiences.
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