Decided Quote by Vanessa Mae
“I've decided to make my main priority for the next two years not playing the violin, but training for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 2, 2012
Prioritizing a new, demanding goal requires abandoning previous pursuits temporarily.
In simple terms: Focus on a new goal, set aside old ones.
Key Takeaway
Commit fully to the new objective.
Themes
goal setting
discipline
career change
Mood
determined
inspired
Type
motivational
strategic
When to use this quote
- training for Olympics
- career transition
- skill development
Key Concepts
athletic training
personal reinvention
Questions to Reflect On
- What sacrifices are needed for a new dream?
- How to balance past passions with new ambitions?
A Different Perspective
Shifting focus can risk losing previous expertise.
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