I only planned it out till I was 28. I figured at 28, the black dress, the gutter in Paris, I had it - like a B movie of Piaf.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She planned her life trajectory only up to age 28, envisioning a dramatic, artistic existence in Paris.
- In plain terms
- She had a clear plan for her life only until she was 28 years old.
- What can you take from it?
- Early life plans often have a specific horizon.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How far do you plan your life?
- What was your vision at 28?
Another view
Life rarely follows a strict script.
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