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“I'm retiring because my time is up.” quote by Dave Hickey
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“I'm retiring because my time is up.”

Dave Hickey

About This Quote

Source Interview: Artforum, 2005

Retirement is declared when personal relevance ends.

In simple terms: Time is up.

Key Takeaway

Know when to step aside.

Themes

transition self‑awareness career cycles

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

philosophical advisory

When to use this quote

  • art world
  • career planning
  • public speaking

Key Concepts

personal relevance life phases

Questions to Reflect On

  • When is it right to retire?
  • What can follow after stepping down?
A Different Perspective

May ignore opportunities for reinvention.

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