I feel like I've given up a lot of my fantasies. I just want to do things differently, and to a lot of people that's annoying. I like weird stuff. I always hoped if we had a big success it would be on our own terms.
Interpretation
The quote expresses a desire to pursue unique aspirations and achieve success on one's own terms, despite potential criticism from others.
Julian Casablancas reflects on the sacrifices made in pursuit of his creative dreams, indicating a yearning to embrace individuality and uniqueness. He points out that while some may find his unconventional approach annoying, he values the idea of achieving success in a way that is authentic and true to himself, rather than conforming to mainstream expectations.
In practice
In a motivational speech at a conference about creative entrepreneurship.
According to this law [the law of Dharma], you have a unique talent and a unique way of expressing it. There is something that you can do better than anyone else in the whole world--and for every unique talent and unique expression of that talent, there are also unique needs. When these needs are matched with the creative expression of your talent, that is the spark that creates affluence. Expressing your talents to fulfill needs creates unlimited wealth and abundance.
The best pilots fly more than the others; that's why they're the best.
Whatever there is of greatness in the United States, or indeed in any other country, is due to labor. The laborer is the author of all greatness and wealth. Without labor there would be no government, no leading class, and nothing to preserve.
A championship contender in the early twentieth century needed charisma and a knack for cultivating sponsorship, and Rubinstein was the epitome of the shy and unsocial chess player. Now matter how great his chess skills, he lacked the people skills to be a self-promoter and fund-raiser.
Your brand name is only as good as your reputation
Winning isn't everything, it's the only thing. If you can shrug off a loss, you can never be a winner!
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