Taking a year off and going to school was the best thing I could have done after The Princess Diaries. It taught me that I don't need Hollywood or a job to make me happy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taking time away from fame to study brought happiness and perspective.
- In plain terms
- I learned I don't need a job to be happy.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal fulfillment often comes from time off and learning.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you happy?
- Is success more than a job?
Another view
Not everyone can afford to take a year off from work.
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