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Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out
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"Having a track record to live up to and the history of successes had become a hindrance. It becomes harder to break out of what people expect you to do"

- Paul Simon

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This quote by Paul Simon speaks with the problem of living up to expectations. When one has a track record of success, it can be difficult to break out of the mold and attempt something new. Individuals anticipate you to continue to do what you have performed in the past, and it can be hard to break away from that. It can be difficult to take threats and try something brand-new when you have a history of success. It can be frightening to try something new and risk failure when you have a reputation to support. It can be hard to break out of the expectations of others and gamble on something brand-new. Paul Simon's quote speaks to the difficulty of measuring up to expectations and the obstacle of breaking out of the mold.

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Paul Simon This quote is written / told by Paul Simon somewhere between October 13, 1941 and today. He was a famous Musician from USA. The author also have 44 other quotes.

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