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“Every now and then, I feel terribly uncomfortable with what I'm working on, and then I think maybe I am an artist. I'm not very articulate about it, but I do know that you have to follow your gut.” quote by Tom Hollander
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“Every now and then, I feel terribly uncomfortable with what I'm working on, and then I think maybe I am an artist. I'm not very articulate about it, but I do know that you have to follow your gut.”

Tom Hollander

About This Quote

Source Interview: Tom Hollander on creativity, 2022

Feeling uneasy about work can signal artistic authenticity; trusting intuition guides genuine expression.

In simple terms: Discomfort may indicate artistic truth; follow your gut.

Key Takeaway

Listen to inner discomfort as a creative cue.

Themes

creativity self-doubt intuition artistry

Mood

introspective motivational

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • creative projects
  • career decisions
  • personal journaling
  • artistic practice

Key Concepts

authenticity psychology career personal growth

Questions to Reflect On

  • When does discomfort signal growth vs. misalignment?
  • How can you test your intuition before acting?
A Different Perspective

Gut feelings can be misleading without reflection.

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