Actually Quote by Simon McBurney
“Our lives are a sequence of things. When we're alive, they're continuing, just as my words now are an improvisation. So the idea of 30 years is actually quite nebulous. It's impossible to encapsulate it. All you can do is go: 'what next?'”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview, Simon McBurney, 2015
Life is a continuous flow of moments; we cannot fully define long periods, only focus on the next step.
In simple terms: Life is ongoing, focus on what comes next.
Key Takeaway
Embrace the present and keep moving forward.
Themes
impermanence
mindfulness
time
improvisation
Mood
reflective
curious
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- daily decisions
- creative work
- long‑term planning
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Existentialism
process philosophy
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you stay present while planning for the future?
- What does “what next?” mean to you today?
A Different Perspective
Ignoring the past can hinder learning from experience.
