I've been wanting to go into music ever since I can remember. I mean even before I became an actor. I just thought it would be a tough field to break into, so I became an actor instead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He wanted to be a musician from early on but chose acting because he thought music was too hard to break into.
- In plain terms
- He pursued acting instead of music, fearing the music industry was too tough.
- What can you take from it?
- Perceived barriers can redirect career paths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you avoid certain goals because they seem hard?
- How can you test those assumptions?
Another view
Assumptions about difficulty may be inaccurate and limit potential.
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