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What does it mean?
The speaker started working in entertainment very young because she enjoyed it and continued due to that enjoyment.
In plain terms
I started acting young because I liked it and kept doing it.
What can you take from it?
Passion for work often drives long-term commitment.

Where it applies

  • career choice
  • hobby development

Putting it to work

  • identifying interests
  • early career paths

Questions to consider

  • When did you start your passion?
  • What kept you going?

Another view

Starting young may limit other childhood experiences.

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