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“Honestly, I think I have this narcolepsy thing with reading. I fall asleep when I'm reading. So, if I stay awake to read an entire script, I'm like, 'Wow, I need to do this.'” quote by Emily Hampshire
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“Honestly, I think I have this narcolepsy thing with reading. I fall asleep when I'm reading. So, if I stay awake to read an entire script, I'm like, 'Wow, I need to do this.'”

Emily Hampshire

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast interview with Emily Hampshire, 2022

Reading can be so dull that it induces sleep, making the effort to stay awake feel rewarding and motivating

In simple terms: Reading feels boring; staying awake feels rewarding

Key Takeaway

Recognize the value of effort in boring tasks

Themes

motivation focus reading

Mood

frustrated determined

Type

personal insight motivational

When to use this quote

  • studying
  • script reading
  • long documents
  • night shifts

Key Concepts

cognitive fatigue reward systems

Questions to Reflect On

  • What strategies keep you alert while reading?
  • How does rewarding effort change your perception?
A Different Perspective

If the material is uninteresting, fatigue may persist despite effort

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