My biggest kick in music-playing or writing-is when I have a problem. Without a problem to solve, how much interest do you take in anything?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The musician finds motivation and interest in solving problems rather than in smooth or easy processes.
- In plain terms
- I get excited about music when I have problems to solve, not when things are easy.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace problems as creative fuel.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you need challenges to care?
- How do you handle boredom?
Another view
Constant problems can lead to burnout rather than interest.
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My attitude is never to be satisfied, never enough, never.
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