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I do all of the preparations that a non-death seeker would do.",7,false,{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":27,"quote_text":28,"author_id":5,"source_id":21,"has_image":22,"author":29,"source":30,"quote_tag":31,"commentary":9},3882238,"Obsessed people are not humorless at all.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":33,"quote_text":34,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":22,"author":35,"source":36,"quote_tag":37,"commentary":9},3350199,"And do not forget that the blood of rebellion flows through your veins, that around your soul meanders the river of perfection; above all stay devoted to your art – even if it is only the art of living! – above all remain loyal to it.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":39,"quote_text":40,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":22,"author":41,"source":42,"quote_tag":43,"commentary":9},3350194,"Would anyone but a crazed bicephalous being, half engineer, half poet, willingly shackle himself to a venture of such magnitude? I am prisoner of my dream.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":45,"quote_text":46,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":22,"author":47,"source":48,"quote_tag":49,"commentary":9},3350191,"Believe in the miracles that exist around you, inside others, in you. Go look for them. Feed your imagination. In this way, build your destiny.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":51,"quote_text":52,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":22,"author":53,"source":54,"quote_tag":55,"commentary":9},3350185,"If it’s a problem of fire, fire might very well be the answer.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":57,"quote_text":58,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":22,"author":59,"source":60,"quote_tag":61,"commentary":9},3350179,"I kept talking until the coup and its various acts and scenes dissolved into a liquid mass that infiltrated my veins – until the air I breathed was the plan itself. Until I became the plan.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":63,"quote_text":64,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":22,"author":65,"source":66,"quote_tag":67,"commentary":68},3350167,"If I look at the performance of another friend Sting, whenever I hear him take over a stage and share his art with millions, it’s very inspiring to me. So I have a lot in my life, a lot of friends who inspire me and I’m sure it goes the other way around, or so that I inspire them.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nThis quote is likely from an interview or public appearance by Philippe Petit, the French high-wire artist known for his daring feats, such as walking between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center. Petit's words, spoken in the context of his life's work, reflect his humility and recognition of the importance of community in fueling creativity. At the time, Petit was in his 60s, still actively performing and pushing the boundaries of his art.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe hidden insight here is that inspiration is not a solo endeavor, but rather a two-way street. Petit acknowledges that he is inspired by others, specifically his friend Sting, but also implies that he inspires them in return. This subtle shift in perspective reveals that inspiration is not just a one-way flow, but a reciprocal exchange that can enrich both parties.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset, recognize that your creative work is not a solitary endeavor, but rather a part of a larger network of artists, thinkers, and innovators. By acknowledging and leveraging the inspiration you receive from others, you can tap into a broader pool of creative energy and, in turn, inspire others to do the same.",{"id":70,"quote_text":71,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":22,"author":72,"source":73,"quote_tag":74,"commentary":75},3350159,"There is no such thing as motivation in my world. I am not motivated to do what I do. As an artist, I am driven, I am compelled, I am thrust forward by a force so rooted inside me, so convincing, that it seems futile to try to explain it. Although it has a name: passion.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],"**The Backstory**\nPhilippe Petit, the French high-wire artist, shared these words in a 2003 interview, highlighting his approach to his craft during the height of his career. This quote reflects his experiences as a young artist, struggling to reconcile the expectations of others with his own internal drive. Petit's words capture the essence of his unwavering commitment to his art.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nThe paradox lies in the distinction between motivation and passion. While motivation is often seen as an external force, something that can be cultivated or even forced, Petit posits that true artistic drive comes from an internal, unyielding passion. This perspective challenges the common notion that one must be motivated to succeed, instead suggesting that a deep-seated passion can propel an individual forward despite external doubts or obstacles.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo tap into this mindset, professionals and creatives should focus on cultivating their inner passion rather than relying on external motivation. By identifying and embracing their genuine interests and values, they can unlock a sense of drive and purpose that is less susceptible to external influences or fluctuations in motivation.",{"id":77,"quote_text":78,"author_id":5,"source_id":15,"has_image":22,"author":79,"source":80,"quote_tag":81,"commentary":9},3350151,"I have walked many times around the world and each time it’s different from the last one. It feels a little bit like I am a theatrical director, creating a theatre in space. It’s really a theater in the sky. But of course the World Trade Center is certainly the most well-known of my productions.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"currentPage":83,"totalPages":84,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":85},1,15,10]