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Act Quote by Dichen Lachman

“I like to act. I guess letting what you love be what you do is key. I've worked very hard for that to be the case, probably because I'm very lazy and I only want to do things that are fun and I run away from anything that feels like work... Acting for me is like lunch at school... you're just in a…” quote by Dichen Lachman
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“I like to act. I guess letting what you love be what you do is key. I've worked very hard for that to be the case, probably because I'm very lazy and I only want to do things that are fun and I run away from anything that feels like work... Acting for me is like lunch at school... you're just in a playground where you get to pretend and play.”

Dichen Lachman

About This Quote

Source Interview: Personal interview, 2023

The speaker emphasizes aligning work with passion, viewing acting as a playful, enjoyable activity that feels like a school lunch break, and critiques work as undesirable.

In simple terms: Pursue work that feels fun and aligns with your passions.

Key Takeaway

Seek careers that feel like play, not toil.

Themes

passion career satisfaction playfulness

Mood

reflective optimistic

Type

motivational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career choice
  • creative arts
  • personal fulfillment
  • avoidance of burnout

Key Concepts

intrinsic motivation work-life balance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What tasks feel like play to you?
  • How can you turn a necessary chore into a joyful activity?
A Different Perspective

Work may still require discipline despite fun appearance.

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