Attention Quote by Grace Slick
“My deal is that I pay more attention to whatever job I have than the relationships I have. Now, if I had considered my job to be a wife and mother, then I would have been pretty good at it. But I didn't consider it a job. I thought it was like brushing your teeth - it's not fun, it's just something you do to keep your teeth from falling out.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Rolling Stone, 1972
Prioritizing work over relationships treats jobs like routine chores, missing deeper connection.
In simple terms: Treating work like a chore neglects relationships.
Key Takeaway
Value relationships as much as work.
Themes
work-life balance
relationships
priorities
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
personal
motivational
When to use this quote
- career decisions
- family life
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Existentialism
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you view your job as a relationship?
- How can you integrate care into work?
A Different Perspective
Seeing work as a chore may devalue its meaning.
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