There's an old saying: 'No piece of writing is ever finished, it's just abandoned.' But my own rule is: No piece of work is done until you want to kill everyone involved in the publishing process, especially yourself.
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Be famous. Be a big social experiment in getting what you don't want. Find value in what we've been taught is worthless. Find good in what the world says is evil. I'm giving you my life because I want the whole world to know you. I wish the whole world would embrace what it hates. Find what you're afraid of most and go live there.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embrace challenges and find value in the unconventional.
This quote encourages individuals to challenge societal norms and perceptions, urging them to see worth in what is often dismissed or deemed negative. It advocates for confronting one's fears and embracing the uncertainties in life, suggesting that true understanding and growth come from exploring the aspects of existence that are often overlooked or even avoided.
Themes
FameSocial ExperimentValueWorldFear
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech, someone could quote this to encourage the audience to embrace their fears.
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