'Heart of Gold put me in the middle of the road. Travelling there soon became a bore so I headed for the ditch. A rougher ride, but I saw more interesting people there.' -- Expressing his disdain for the fame that he received from his song Heart of Gold
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Fame felt boring; he chose a rougher, more interesting path.
- In plain terms
- Success was boring so he left it for something harder.
- What can you take from it?
- Comfort can be uninspiring.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is comfort enough for you?
- What path did you choose?
Another view
Stability has its own value.
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