I think the highest and lowest points for a musician are the most important. Everything in between is well... in between.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Extreme emotional states define a musician's career more than the routine periods in between.
- In plain terms
- The best and worst times matter most for a musician; the middle doesn't count.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace extremes as the defining moments of your craft.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do extreme highs justify extreme lows?
- What defines your work?
Another view
Consistency is often required for long-term success.
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