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“Don't put one foot in your job and the other in your dream, Ed. Go ahead and quit, or resign yourself to this life. It's just too much of a temptation for fate to split you right up the middle before you've made up your mind which way to go.” quote by Kurt Vonnegut
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“Don't put one foot in your job and the other in your dream, Ed. Go ahead and quit, or resign yourself to this life. It's just too much of a temptation for fate to split you right up the middle before you've made up your mind which way to go.”

Kurt Vonnegut

About This Quote

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

Choosing between a stable job and a dream creates a tempting split; indecision leads to a split life.

In simple terms: Balancing security and passion is a tough choice.

Key Takeaway

Decide and commit to one path.

Themes

career dreams decision conflict

Mood

determined anxious

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • employment
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal fulfillment

Key Concepts

risk ful‑fulfilment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What would you lose by quitting?
  • How can you integrate dream elements into your job?
A Different Perspective

Fear of loss can cause paralysis.

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