Cruising Quote by T.F. Hodge
““I'm not cruisin' this opportunity in time and space for you to like or dislike my 'get-down'; I'm here 'cause I'm down to get it right by the time I return to the 'mothaship'. I remain a work in progress.””
About This Quote
Source Poem: Untitled, 2020
The poet acknowledges ongoing self-improvement, embracing imperfection while striving for mastery before returning to a shared journey.
In simple terms: Self-improvement is a continuous process before achieving goals.
Key Takeaway
Keep growing, accept being a work in progress.
Themes
growth
resilience
self-awareness
Mood
determined
hopeful
Type
motivational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- creative projects
- fitness training
- learning new skills
- relationship building
Key Concepts
personal development
mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- What does “getting it right” mean for you?
- How do you measure progress?
A Different Perspective
Progress can be stalled by perfectionism.
![“[L]ike poems, cruising carves privacy out of public spaces. Poems are a kind of private communication that occurs in public speech. And I think cruising is that too: a training in reading occult codes; a way of seeing a significance in the world that most people don’t see.” quote by Garth Greenwell](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/431/garth-greenwell-14165_codes_l-ike-poems-cruising-carves-privacy-out_265401.jpg)
