Acquire Quote by Tino Sehgal
“My father had to flee from what is today Pakistan when he was a child, and he became a manager at IBM, and any item of consumption he would acquire was a direct measurement of his success in life. But that same equation wasn't going to work for me - I was quite clear about that in my early teens.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The Guardian, 2015
A refugee father measured success by material possessions, but the speaker rejected that metric in adolescence.
In simple terms: Father valued items as success; speaker chose different values.
Key Takeaway
Define personal success beyond material goods.
Themes
identity
success
family
immigration
values
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
personal
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- personal budgeting
- family discussions
- goal setting
Key Concepts
materialism
self‑determination
cultural adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines your success?
- How do you balance family expectations with personal values?
A Different Perspective
Material success may not reflect personal fulfillment.
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