Choice Quote by Akira Toriyama
“It's a secret, but when I decided to apply to 'Shonen Magazine,' it was already past the deadline, so I had no choice but to go with 'Shonen Jump.' My motivation for becoming a cartoonist was... to put it bluntly, the ¥100,000 prize money.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Weekly Shonen Jump, 1998
The speaker chose a publishing path out of necessity and financial incentive rather than pure artistic desire.
In simple terms: He entered a contest for money and deadline reasons.
Key Takeaway
Consider practical motivations alongside passion.
Themes
career
finance
creativity
opportunity
motivation
Mood
pragmatic
reflective
Type
personal
career.
When to use this quote
- comic publishing
- career planning
- financial goal setting
- deadline management
Key Concepts
risk assessment
industry dynamics
personal ambition
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives your creative choices?
- How do deadlines shape your opportunities?
A Different Perspective
Motivation driven solely by money may limit artistic fulfillment.
