Ok, so maybe it isn’t the worst quote in the world, but this very quote has been the bane of my existence and potentially, for most people of my generation. I understand that there are various ways to interpret this quote, however, I still think it should be read and interpreted with caution. I feel that this quote is similar to the social media era that we live in today. We see photos of supermodels and fitness models that look spectacular. They would even (unintentionally) have us believe that they naturally look like that, all year round. Those images are a result of dedication and grit. They have endured many challenges and have to continuously “put in work” to look that way. Most of these profiles will show you only the highlights of their lives, not the mental breakdowns or the general sh*t that life throws at all of us.

Coming back to the quote… I like that it challenges people to consider what it is they do for work, and whether or not it brings them any satisfaction, other than monetary reward. I can also appreciate that it may spark inspiration to upskill and learn about an industry or line of work that one is interested in. However, I think that it also has an undesired effect on people, particularly those brought up in my generation where we are taught to “do what we love” and to make sure that we “make an impact”. That’s really nice that we are being encouraged to pursue our dreams, but there are minor details that have been left out.

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“Success is never owned; it is only rented, and rent is due everyday” — Rory Vaden