Fate is being kind to me. Fate doesn't want me to be too famous too young.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker believes fate is protecting them from early fame.
- In plain terms
- I think fate keeps me from being too famous too young.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust timing in your career.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who controls your timing?
- Is early fame good?
Another view
Fate is a subjective concept.
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