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“Art - I had never thought of that as a career because it was like something I did so naturally, and it was fluid, and it is. And even though I still admire literature as the superior art form, I have to admit that art, for me, that's it; that's what I'm good at, and that's what I should be…” quote by David Small
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“Art - I had never thought of that as a career because it was like something I did so naturally, and it was fluid, and it is. And even though I still admire literature as the superior art form, I have to admit that art, for me, that's it; that's what I'm good at, and that's what I should be concentrating on.”

David Small

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Art of Storytelling, 2015

The speaker realizes that natural talent and passion should guide career focus, even if it differs from traditionally esteemed fields.

In simple terms: Follow your natural talent for work.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize what you excel at.

Themes

career talent self‑discovery

Mood

reflective determined

Type

advice personal insight

When to use this quote

  • choosing a profession
  • educational decisions
  • personal branding
  • career transitions

Key Concepts

authenticity passion skill alignment

Questions to Reflect On

  • What talents have you ignored?
  • How can you balance passion with practicality?
A Different Perspective

May overlook broader opportunities or interdisciplinary growth.

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