I'd rather have a hundred thousand or a million people saying I'm nuts and I'm crazy for my musical choices and what I've said lyrically, than a million people all raising their hand on the first day.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker prefers criticism for unique choices over universal agreement on day one.
- In plain terms
- I prefer people calling me crazy for my choices than everyone agreeing immediately.
- What can you take from it?
- Authenticity often draws criticism before acceptance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you fear disagreement?
- Why do you make your choices?
Another view
Some early resistance may stem from misunderstanding rather than integrity.
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