Association Quote by Jon Gordon
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“I wasn't expecting [the Monk competition] would necessarily do that. So I just did what I did and some good things continued to happen and some doors continued to open and that kind of led me into the different associations that I developed in my 30s and some records that I've made on ArtistShare over the last 10 years or so.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast or Music Industry Interview, 2015
Unexpected opportunities can arise when you act without over‑planning, leading to new collaborations and creative output.
In simple terms: Acting spontaneously can open doors and create work.
Key Takeaway
Embrace chance and keep creating.
Themes
creativity
career
opportunity
growth
Mood
optimistic
reflective
Type
inspirational
practical
When to use this quote
- music production
- collaborations
- career pivots
- personal projects
Key Concepts
networking
serendipity
artist development
Questions to Reflect On
- What unexpected chance have you missed?
- How do you balance spontaneity with planning?
A Different Perspective
Success may still require strategic effort after the initial chance.
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