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I hope I don’t mess it up.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":54,"quote_text":55,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":56,"source":57,"quote_tag":58,"commentary":9},3257344,"The only other job that I’ve ever had that provided that time in the morning, where you’re going to work and you can’t wait to get there, and the sun’s rising, and you are moving towards something you look forward to, was getting up and doing every day, was being a carpenter.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":60,"quote_text":61,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":62,"source":63,"quote_tag":64,"commentary":9},3257342,"Some people say it’s scarier to direct the people you work with; not me, I’m a team guy.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":66,"quote_text":67,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":68,"author":69,"source":70,"quote_tag":71,"commentary":72},3257317,"I think if you get asked to do this, then that’s called doing your homework, and I try and do it.",true,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\n\nThis quote is likely from an interview or a talk by Mark Harmon, an American actor known for his role as Dr. Robert \"Bull\" Durham in the TV series \"Chicago Hope.\" At the time, Harmon was a seasoned actor with extensive experience in film and television. He had been asked to take on various roles throughout his career and had developed a reputation for being selective about his projects.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\n\nWhat stands out in this quote is not the straightforward notion of doing one's homework, but rather the implicit pressure that comes with being \"asked\" to do something. Harmon is suggesting that the expectation of others can be a driving force behind taking on new challenges or accepting opportunities. This tension between personal desire and external obligation reveals a nuanced perspective on motivation.\n\n**How to Use This**\n\nTo apply this mindset today, consider the value of recognizing when you're driven by internal passion versus external expectations. In your professional or creative pursuits, acknowledge the influence of others' opinions and pressures, but also prioritize staying true to what genuinely excites and motivates you.",{"id":74,"quote_text":75,"author_id":5,"source_id":31,"has_image":18,"author":76,"source":77,"quote_tag":78,"commentary":9},3257289,"How many times have you been on the freeway and had someone fly by you at 100 mph then end up two cars ahead of you at the off ramp? What’s the point?",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":80,"totalPages":31,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":81},1,10]