Deferred Quote by Jason Fried
““The new luxury is to shed the shackles of deferred living—to pursue your passions now, while you’re still working. What’s the point in wasting time daydreaming about how great it’ll be when you finally quit?””
About This Quote
Source Book: Rework, 2010
Modern luxury is to pursue passions now rather than postponing them after retirement.
In simple terms: Live your passions while still employed.
Key Takeaway
Start side projects alongside your job.
Themes
career
passion
time management
Mood
motivational
pragmatic
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- startup planning
- career transition
- personal development
Key Concepts
entrepreneurship
work-life balance
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you identify a passion you can explore today?
- What steps make balancing work and passion feasible?
A Different Perspective
Financial constraints may limit ability to pursue passions early.
