Books Quote by Robyn Davidson
“When 'Tracks' first came out, I was courted by Sydney Pollack. I had lunch with him, and he opened the conversation with, 'Honey, you ain't gonna like what I'm gonna do to your book.' I really liked him, but I turned him down, because - well, I was stupid. I also turned down a great deal of money.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: Tracks by Robyn Davidson, 1980
Robyn turned down a lucrative film offer and a meeting with a famous director, later regretting the missed opportunity.
In simple terms: She rejected a big chance and felt foolish.
Key Takeaway
Weigh opportunities carefully before dismissing them.
Themes
career
risk
regret
decision‑making
film industry
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
narrative
cautionary
When to use this quote
- publishing deals
- film adaptations
- career negotiations
- investment choices
- creative collaborations
Key Concepts
Opportunity cost
confidence
self‑doubt
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria guide your big decisions?
- How do you balance risk and potential reward?
A Different Perspective
Turning down offers can be rational if aligned with values.
![“[on his long friendship with Dr. Dre] I think me and Dre are gonna be like Walter Matthau and Jack Lemmon. When we get really old, I'll probably be having gray braids.” quote by Snoop Dogg](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/b18/snoop-dogg-1884_friendship_on-his-long-friendship-with-dr-dre-i-thi_552154.jpg)
