My advice: Don't waste so much time worrying about your skin or your weight. Develop what you do, what you put your hands on in the world.
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Put blinders on to those things that conspire to hold you back, especially the ones in your own head.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Focus on your goals by ignoring distractions and negative thoughts.
Meryl Streep's quote emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus in the face of internal and external obstacles that can hinder our progress. By metaphorically putting on 'blinders,' we can shield ourselves from self-doubt and negativity, allowing us to pursue our ambitions with clarity and determination.
Themes
FocusDistractionsSelf-DoubtMotivationGoals
In practice
Example use cases
During a team meeting, when discussing project goals.
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