'When you are creating your own shit, man, even the sky ain't the limit.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims unlimited potential when creating something original.
- In plain terms
- There are no limits if you make your own things.
- What can you take from it?
- Originality removes external constraints.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops you from starting?
- What are your limits?
Another view
Physical and resource limits still exist regardless of originality.
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