--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think that when people who've had…" description: "\"I think that when people who've had success from a young age go through a train-wreck cycle, it's usually because they're working on someone else's ter..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/40b/tavi-gevinson-2537_age_i-think-that-when-people-who-ve-had-succ_953168.jpg" --- # I think that when people who've had success from a young… ![“I think that when people who've had success from a young age go through a train-wreck cycle, it's usually because they're working on someone else's terms, so they feel the need to rebel. But when it's something you've built, you don't have that same kind of resentment or angstiness. But it's also…” quote by Tavi Gevinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/40b/tavi-gevinson-2537_age_i-think-that-when-people-who-ve-had-succ_953168.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/40b/tavi-gevinson-2537_age_i-think-that-when-people-who-ve-had-succ_953168.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/40b/tavi-gevinson-2537_age_i-think-that-when-people-who-ve-had-succ_953168.jpg) > “I think that when people who've had success from a young age go through a train-wreck cycle, it's usually because they're working on someone else's terms, so they feel the need to rebel. But when it's something you've built, you don't have that same kind of resentment or angstiness. But it's also difficult to keep those standards for yourself.” [Tavi Gevinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/tavi-gevinson/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Success early can create pressure to meet external expectations, leading to rebellion; personal projects reduce that resentment but maintaining self‑imposed standards remains hard. **In simple terms:** Early success creates external pressure; personal work eases it but self‑standards are tough. Key Takeaway Recognize whose standards you follow and set realistic personal goals. Themes success expectations rebellion self‑discipline Mood reflective analytical Type advice motivational When to use this quote - career planning - creative projects - personal development - mentorship Key Concepts psychology motivation identity Questions to Reflect On - What expectations are you living for? - How can you balance personal standards with flexibility? 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