The Smashing Pumpkins was never meant to be a small band. It was going to either be a big band, or a no band.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The band had an all-or-nothing approach to ambition rather than aiming for mediocrity.
- In plain terms
- We wanted to be huge or not exist at all.
- What can you take from it?
- Commit fully to your ambitions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How big are your goals?
- Are you willing to risk everything?
Another view
This mindset can lead to burnout or neglect of sustainable growth.
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