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I feel 'proud' whenever I feel that I've worked on…

“I feel 'proud' whenever I feel that I've worked on something for a certain amount of time with a certain amount of attention. I'm not sure if I think in terms of 'pride' though.” quote by Tao Lin
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“I feel 'proud' whenever I feel that I've worked on something for a certain amount of time with a certain amount of attention. I'm not sure if I think in terms of 'pride' though.”

Tao Lin

About This Quote

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

The speaker feels a sense of pride when dedicating sustained attention and time to a task, distinguishing it from generic pride.

In simple terms: Pride arises from focused, sustained effort.

Key Takeaway

Value deep, attentive work.

Themes

pride achievement focus

Mood

introspective motivational

Type

personal psychological

When to use this quote

  • creative work
  • skill development
  • long‑term projects

Key Concepts

self‑efficacy intrinsic motivation

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does sustained effort affect your sense of accomplishment?
  • What tasks give you this feeling?
A Different Perspective

Pride may be fleeting without continued effort.

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