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Bars Quote by Jon Bernthal

“People have different goals, when you start out making a movie. If the goal is darkness and destruction and despair, it's not like, "Hey, let's go to set, and then let's hit the bar afterwards. Let's jaunt into London and pick up some Chinese food." No, you go home from set and you go fight at the…” quote by Jon Bernthal
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“People have different goals, when you start out making a movie. If the goal is darkness and destruction and despair, it's not like, "Hey, let's go to set, and then let's hit the bar afterwards. Let's jaunt into London and pick up some Chinese food." No, you go home from set and you go fight at the gym, and then you go to sleep. You stay in it. You never excuse yourself, you never take it easy on yourself, you never eat good food.”

Jon Bernthal

About This Quote

Source Interview: Podcast "The Business of Acting", 2023

The quote stresses total immersion and discipline in pursuing a demanding craft, rejecting indulgence and emphasizing relentless effort.

In simple terms: Total commitment, no shortcuts.

Key Takeaway

Stay disciplined, avoid easy comforts.

Themes

discipline commitment craft hardship

Mood

intense serious

Type

motivational realistic

When to use this quote

  • film set
  • training regimen
  • personal health
  • creative focus

Key Concepts

work ethic identity resilience

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance intensity with health?
  • What habits sustain long‑term performance?
A Different Perspective

Neglecting self‑care can lead to burnout.

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