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“I don't like talking about my work at all. I find it very difficult. I never know what to say. It's too close to me, and there's so many things happening unconsciously while I'm working that I'm not aware of, and people will point these things out to me, and I'll say, "That's interesting." But I…” quote by Paul Auster
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“I don't like talking about my work at all. I find it very difficult. I never know what to say. It's too close to me, and there's so many things happening unconsciously while I'm working that I'm not aware of, and people will point these things out to me, and I'll say, "That's interesting." But I don't know what to make of it.”

Paul Auster

About This Quote

Source Interview: Author discussion, 2015

Describes difficulty expressing work because of unconscious processes and fear of judgment.

In simple terms: Hard to talk about work due to hidden thoughts.

Key Takeaway

Explore inner thoughts before sharing.

Themes

self-awareness communication vulnerability

Mood

reflective introspective

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • therapy sessions
  • creative brainstorming
  • performance reviews

Key Concepts

psychology creative block

Questions to Reflect On

  • What hidden aspects affect your work?
  • How can you safely share them?
A Different Perspective

Self‑disclosure may expose insecurities.

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