During my stint in IT, I worked and used the free time to…
“During my stint in IT, I worked and used the free time to browse the net for research on cinema. In the evenings, I did theatre. Had I not been successful, I would have gone back to my IT job. It was my back up plan.”
About This Quote
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He balanced IT work with cinema research and theatre, using film as a backup plan if IT failed.
In simple terms: He pursued film while keeping IT as a safety net.
Keep a backup plan while chasing passion.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- job transition
- side projects
- creative hobbies
- career pivots
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What would you do if you had no safety net?
- How does a backup plan affect motivation?
Relying on a backup may limit full commitment to the passion.