"I feel less often compelled to do the work than I was in the past"
- Daniel Day-Lewis
About this Quote
This quote by Daniel Day-Lewis speaks with the concept of inspiration and how it can change in time. It recommends that in the past, he was more driven and motivated to do the work he was associated with, now he feels less forced to do it. This could be due to a range of factors, such as an absence of interest in the work, an absence of energy or enthusiasm, or a sensation of being overwhelmed by the amount of work he needs to do. It might also be a sign that he has actually accomplished a particular level of success and is now more content to take an action back and take pleasure in the fruits of his labor. Whatever the reason, this quote speaks to the idea that motivation can reoccur, and that it is important to recognize when it is subsiding and take actions to revive it.
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