Music is 99% of my life. But I know I need a break. Besides, if you give people too much, they start to not want it. We need to restrain ourselves.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even dedicated artists need breaks to maintain audience interest and personal well-being.
- In plain terms
- You need to stop sometimes or people won't want what you make.
- What can you take from it?
- Rest keeps your work valuable and your audience interested.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is the right time to rest?
Another view
Too much rest might cause audiences to lose interest entirely.
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