--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I've always been very intense about…" description: "\"I've always been very intense about everything I do.\" — Grimes" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca9/grimes-3169_about_i-ve-always-been-very-intense-about-ever_2119122.png" --- # I've always been very intense about everything I do. ![“I've always been very intense about everything I do.” quote by Grimes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca9/grimes-3169_about_i-ve-always-been-very-intense-about-ever_2119122.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca9/grimes-3169_about_i-ve-always-been-very-intense-about-ever_2119122.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca9/grimes-3169_about_i-ve-always-been-very-intense-about-ever_2119122.png) > “I've always been very intense about everything I do.” [Grimes](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/grimes/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. She approaches all endeavors with extreme focus and passion. **In simple terms:** She is always very intense. Key Takeaway Channel intensity into purpose. Themes intensity creativity work ethic Mood energetic determined Type artistic inspirational When to use this quote - music production - visual art - public speaking Key Concepts hyperfocus artistic drive Questions to Reflect On - What keeps your intensity sustainable? - When does intensity hinder collaboration? A Different Perspective Intensity can cause burnout. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ No ratings yet [About](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/about/) [Always](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/always/) [Been](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/been/) [Everything](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/everything/) [Intense](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/intense/) [Ve Intense](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/ve-intense-4314278/) [Very](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/very/) ## Related quotes > [I've always been an intense guy. 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