Age Quote by Jonny Lang
“It seemed at first that everybody was more concerned with my age.”
About This Quote
Source Song: "Age" lyrics, 2005
People focus on age rather than substance.
In simple terms: Age shouldn't define you.
Key Takeaway
Value skill over years.
Themes
ageism
perception
identity
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
social
psychological
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- social media
- dating scenes
Key Concepts
Social psychology
identity formation
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you shift focus from age to ability?
- What assumptions do you make about age?
A Different Perspective
Age bias can be entrenched.
![“I failed, I think, seven [or] eight times before I finally got my first [championship]. It was just, you know, just about me growing up. Now that I'm an old, old veteran-age 29-I do things a lot differently. I don't go to the gentlemen's clubs anymore. I had to slow that down.” quote by Shaquille O'Neal](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/08f/shaquille-o-neal-659_age_i-failed-i-think-seven-or-eight-times-be_2731.jpg)
