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“I've been working for, like, 10 years now, which is a very strange thing to say when you're 23.”

Lucy Boynton

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Source Interview: Press conference for "The Last of Us", 2022

Even at a young age, a decade of work feels unusually long, highlighting how time perception changes with experience.

In simple terms: Ten years feels long when you’re only twenty‑three.

Key Takeaway

Recognize that experience can feel disproportionate to age.

Themes

growth time perception career youth

Mood

reflective thoughtful

Type

inspirational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • early career
  • skill building
  • personal reflection
  • mentorship
  • life planning

Key Concepts

psychology career development subjective time

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does your perceived experience compare to your age?
  • What can you learn from feeling “old” early?
A Different Perspective

Age does not always match experience; expectations may be unrealistic.

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