I'll give up this sort of touring madness certainly, but music-everything is based on music. No, I'll never stop my music.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He plans to stop touring but remains committed to making music, which he views as foundational.
- In plain terms
- I will quit touring but never stop making music.
- What can you take from it?
- You can step back from aspects of your craft without abandoning the core.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What part of your work do you want to quit?
- What is the one thing you will never stop doing?
Another view
This is a personal stance that may not apply to everyone.
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