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To be alive, to be able to see, to walk, to have houses, music, paintings – it’s all a miracle.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":47,"quote_text":48,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":49,"source":50,"quote_tag":51,"commentary":9},2867376,"Even when I’m sick and depressed, I love life.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":53,"quote_text":54,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":55,"source":56,"quote_tag":57,"commentary":9},2867358,"Don’t tell me how talented you are. Tell me how hard you work.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":59,"quote_text":60,"author_id":5,"source_id":17,"has_image":18,"author":61,"source":62,"quote_tag":63,"commentary":64},2867352,"Of course there is no formula for success, except perhaps an unconditional acceptance of life, and what it brings.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis poignant reflection is attributed to Arthur Rubinstein, a renowned Polish-American pianist and composer known for his technical mastery and emotional depth. The quote likely reflects his experiences as a child prodigy, who began performing at the age of four, and later faced the pressures of touring and performing in the midst of World War I and II. This period would have been marked by immense turmoil, both personally and professionally.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat lies beneath this seemingly straightforward quote is a paradoxical acceptance: Rubinstein suggests that success stems not from striving for a specific outcome or destination, but rather from embracing the present moment, with all its uncertainties and challenges. In other words, it's not about achieving a predetermined goal, but about cultivating an inner resilience to navigate life's unpredictability.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset in your own career, try adopting an \"emergent\" approach: instead of rigidly planning for success, focus on developing the skills and adaptability needed to respond effectively to changing circumstances. By embracing uncertainty and letting go of attachment to a specific outcome, you'll be better equipped to navigate the complexities of modern professional life.",{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":68,"has_image":18,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":9},2280599,"Sometimes when I sit own to practice and there is no one else in the room, I have to stifle an impulse to ring for the elevator man and offer him money to come in and hear me",4,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[72],{"id":73,"tag":74},5263734,{"id":75,"tag_name":76},26308,"elevator",{"id":78,"quote_text":79,"author_id":5,"source_id":68,"has_image":18,"author":80,"source":81,"quote_tag":82,"commentary":88},2280595,"Of course there is no formila for success except perhaps and unconditional acceptance of life and what it brings.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[83],{"id":84,"tag":85},5263730,{"id":86,"tag_name":87},2162,"acceptance","**The Backstory**\n\nThis enigmatic quote is often attributed to Arthur Rubinstein, the renowned Polish-American pianist and conductor. While I couldn't pinpoint an exact origin, it's likely from one of his interviews or lectures during the mid-20th century, a period marked by personal turmoil and professional success. Rubinstein was known for his introspective nature, and this quote reflects his philosophical musings on life, art, and happiness.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nOn the surface, this quote seems to promote an attitude of acceptance and resignation. However, upon closer examination, it reveals a more complex and counter-intuitive truth: that success is not about striving for specific outcomes or goals, but rather about cultivating an inner acceptance of life's unpredictable nature. This paradox suggests that true fulfillment comes from embracing the unknown, rather than trying to control or manipulate external circumstances.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, modern professionals and creatives can benefit from adopting a \"pre-acceptance\" strategy: instead of striving for specific outcomes or achievements, they should focus on cultivating an inner acceptance of whatever life brings. By doing so, they'll be better equipped to navigate the inevitable twists and turns of their careers, and find greater fulfillment in the process.",{"currentPage":90,"totalPages":91,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":92},1,5,10]