Broadway Quote by Wendy Whelan
“You have to decide when it is time to move on. I was dancing on Broadway for many years. Then everyone was either getting injured or retiring and I was dancing with younger dancers.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Dance Magazine, Wendy Whelan, 2015
Knowing when to leave a career requires assessing personal health, aging, and evolving opportunities.
In simple terms: Leave when staying harms you or stalls growth.
Key Takeaway
Plan a graceful transition before decline.
Themes
career transition
aging
health
artistic evolution
Mood
melancholic
hopeful
Type
inspirational
reflective
When to use this quote
- professional dance
- sports
- performing arts
- corporate roles
Key Concepts
self‑assessment
career planning
physical limits
Questions to Reflect On
- What signs indicate it’s time to move on?
- How can you honor your past while embracing new paths?
A Different Perspective
Leaving may feel like loss of identity.
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