Felt Quote by Todd Phillips
“When I was in NYU Film School I drove a taxi in New York for two years, I felt like I owned my own business with that little taxi.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with The Hollywood Reporter, 2015
Driving a taxi gave him a sense of entrepreneurship and independence, mirroring the creative control he seeks in filmmaking.
In simple terms: He felt like a business owner while taxi driving.
Key Takeaway
Embrace ownership in any role.
Themes
entrepreneurship
independence
creativity
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
personal
career.
When to use this quote
- film school
- taxi driving
- career development
- creative projects
Key Concepts
self‑direction
business mindset
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you apply that ownership mindset to your current work?
- What aspects of entrepreneurship do you miss?
A Different Perspective
Ownership feeling may be temporary and not reflect long‑term success.
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