I'm 68 and a half years old; I grew up with newspapers; I love newspapers; I love the news business. I started CNN; I'm a journalist and proud of it.
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When I was young and ocean-racing competitively, and working the rest of the time, I was going 24 hours. I was on the verge of collapsing. But you've got to slow down a bit.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote emphasizes the importance of balancing hard work with self-care.
Ted Turner reflects on his youthful pursuits of competitive ocean-racing coupled with relentless work, highlighting the intense pressure he faced. Despite his drive to excel, he acknowledges that constantly pushing oneself can lead to burnout, suggesting that one must learn to slow down for their own well-being while still pursuing their passions.
Themes
BalanceSelf-CareWorkMotivationBurnout
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Example use cases
In a motivational speech about work-life balance.
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