I knew what I was walking into, and I knew that I was going to get my ass kicked, and it would have been much easier to just continue making films, but I've been making music since I was a kid and I certainly wasn't going to let that stop me from pursuing my dreams...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker accepted challenges in pursuing music over easier career paths.
- In plain terms
- He chose music despite knowing it was harder than continuing films.
- What can you take from it?
- Pursuing dreams often requires accepting hardship.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What dreams are you willing to fight for?
- Is it ever worth choosing the harder path?
Another view
The specific choice between film and music is personal and may not apply generally.
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