Every time I make, I've made a piece of work, I've wanted…
“Every time I make, I've made a piece of work, I've wanted to get rid of it, obliterate it and do the next thing, because it was never quite what I wanted. I think the moment you think you've arrived is the moment that you should stop.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Creating work often leads to dissatisfaction and a desire to move on; arriving feels like a cue to stop.
In simple terms: Creation breeds dissatisfaction; arrival signals stopping.
Key Takeaway
Recognize when to finish and start anew.
Themes
creativity
completion
restlessness
Mood
uncertain
reflective
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- project management
- writing
- design
- performance
Key Concepts
psychology
artistic process
Questions to Reflect On
- When is it right to abandon a project?
- How do you know you’ve arrived?
A Different Perspective
Stopping may halt valuable refinement.