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“Then, if you have good luck and people seem to like what you do, and you actually get to get paid for it, and get to see your stuff professionally typeset and bound and blurbed and reviewed and even (once) being read on the AM subway by a pretty girl you don't even know, it seems to make it even…” quote by David Foster Wallace
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““Then, if you have good luck and people seem to like what you do, and you actually get to get paid for it, and get to see your stuff professionally typeset and bound and blurbed and reviewed and even (once) being read on the AM subway by a pretty girl you don't even know, it seems to make it even more fun. For a while.””

David Foster Wallace

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Success feels more enjoyable when luck, appreciation, and financial reward align, especially when recognized publicly.

In simple terms: Success is more fun with luck and praise.

Key Takeaway

Enjoy success while it lasts.

Themes

success recognition luck creativity

Mood

joyful reflective

Type

inspirational personal

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • public speaking
  • creative projects
  • media exposure

Key Concepts

validation public acknowledgment financial reward

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does external validation affect your motivation?
  • Do you fear losing the fun after success?
A Different Perspective

Public acclaim can create pressure to maintain performance.

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