--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I thought about going to WCW but then I…" description: "\"I thought about going to WCW but then I realized I wasn't old enough.\" — Mick Foley" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/616/mick-foley-4120_enough_i-thought-about-going-to-wcw-but-then-i_2905452.jpg" --- # I thought about going to WCW but then I realized I wasn't… ![“I thought about going to WCW but then I realized I wasn't old enough.” quote by Mick Foley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/616/mick-foley-4120_enough_i-thought-about-going-to-wcw-but-then-i_2905452.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/616/mick-foley-4120_enough_i-thought-about-going-to-wcw-but-then-i_2905452.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/616/mick-foley-4120_enough_i-thought-about-going-to-wcw-but-then-i_2905452.jpg) > “I thought about going to WCW but then I realized I wasn't old enough.” [Mick Foley](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mick-foley/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He reflects on missed opportunities due to age, highlighting timing and self-awareness in career choices. **In simple terms:** Missing out because of age and timing. Key Takeaway Assess readiness before pursuing goals. Themes career timing self-awareness opportunity regret Mood reflective practical Type motivational philosophical When to use this quote - career planning - education - sports decisions Key Concepts Life planning personal growth professional development Questions to Reflect On - How can you gauge readiness? - What other factors influence career timing? 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