"In next five to 10 years I probably would have done my best work, but I was afraid of having another 10 or 15 years ahead of me and feeling stale, so this was an opportunity to reinvigorate myself"

This quote by Michael Ritchie speaks to the idea of renewing oneself in order to continue to produce meaningful work. He recommends that in the next five to ten years he would have done his finest work, however he was afraid of feeling stagnant if he had another 10 or fifteen years ahead of him. Therefore, he saw this as an opportunity to renew himself and continue to produce meaningful work. This quote speaks with the concept that it is important to take time to show and re-energize in order to continue to produce significant work. It is important to take some time to assess one's work and to discover ways to remain determined and inspired. Taking some time to show and re-energize can help to ensure that a person continues to produce significant work and does not become stale.