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“You see people who are still there doing things but their souls have disappeared so there's no joy in it anymore, so I'm scared of not listening to the part of me that knows when it's time to stop something and start something new.” quote by Simon Amstell
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“You see people who are still there doing things but their souls have disappeared so there's no joy in it anymore, so I'm scared of not listening to the part of me that knows when it's time to stop something and start something new.”

Simon Amstell

About This Quote

Source Interview: The Stand-Up Comedy Podcast, 2020

When work drains your spirit, you fear ignoring inner signals to change direction.

In simple terms: Work can kill joy; listen to inner voice for change.

Key Takeaway

Heed inner cues, pursue fulfillment.

Themes

fulatisfaction self-awareness change career mental health

Mood

anxious reflective

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • career stagnation
  • creative block
  • personal crisis
  • relationship strain

Key Concepts

Existentialism psychology burnout

Questions to Reflect On

  • What inner signals are you ignoring?
  • How can you safely transition to something new?
A Different Perspective

Ignoring inner signals can lead to prolonged unhappiness.

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