"I'm just an individual who doesn't feel that I need to have somebody qualify my work in any particular way. I'm working for me"
- David Bowie
About this Quote
This quote by David Bowie speaks with the concept of self-direction and also autonomy. He is asserting that he does not require any individual else to verify his job or success. He is working for himself and also his very own complete satisfaction, not to please anyone else. This is an effective statement of self-determination and also self-reliance. It speaks with the suggestion that we must all aim to be our own ideal supporters as well as to trust our own judgement. We should not rely on the approval of others to really feel good about our job or ourselves. We need to be positive in our very own abilities as well as trust that we can achieve our goals without the approval of others. This quote is a reminder that we must all make every effort to be our very own ideal advocates and to trust our very own judgement.
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