Good luck Quote by David Foster Wallace
““Then, if you have good luck and people seem to like what you do, and you actually get to get paid for it, and get to see your stuff professionally typeset and bound and blurbed and reviewed and even (once) being read on the AM subway by a pretty girl you don't even know, it seems to make it even more fun. For a while.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: The David Foster Wallace Archive, 2005
Success feels more enjoyable when luck, appreciation, and financial reward align, especially when recognized publicly.
In simple terms: Success is more fun with luck and praise.
Key Takeaway
Enjoy success while it lasts.
Themes
success
recognition
luck
creativity
Mood
joyful
reflective
Type
inspirational
personal
When to use this quote
- publishing
- public speaking
- creative projects
- media exposure
Key Concepts
validation
public acknowledgment
financial reward
Questions to Reflect On
- How does external validation affect your motivation?
- Do you fear losing the fun after success?
A Different Perspective
Public acclaim can create pressure to maintain performance.
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