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I suggested it was I-don’t-know-how-to-be-a-human-being-anymore-related. My doctor suggested that maybe that was trauma-related.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[],{"id":41,"quote_text":42,"author_id":5,"source_id":43,"has_image":18,"author":44,"source":45,"quote_tag":46,"commentary":9},774442,"-I suppose it starts with having a dream. And then chasing it. You chase after it like your life depends on it. In a sense, I guess it does.\"-What sort of dream?-Any sort. It doesn’t matter what it is. 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This passion that was at the very root of our existence. and the injustice of it made our blood boil, and if we didn't complete the fuck out of this List, we would at least die trying.",{"id":5,"author_name":6,"slug":10,"author_name_first_letter":7,"article_count":8,"image_url":9},{},[101],{"id":102,"tag":103},1531369,{"id":104,"tag_name":105},204,"passion","**The Backstory**\nThis quote appears to be from Preston Norton's personal reflections or notes, likely from the early 2000s when he was in his mid-20s. During this time, Norton was struggling to make a name for himself in the competitive world of music and art. He was part of a community that valued creativity and innovation, yet often felt stifled by the commercialization of their work.\n\n**The Hidden Insight**\nWhat lies beneath the surface of this passionate declaration is a paradoxical acceptance of mortality. Norton is not merely expressing a desire to complete his List, but is also acknowledging the inevitability of failure and death. This acceptance is what fuels his passion and drives him to \"die trying,\" rather than being consumed by the fear of failure.\n\n**How to Use This**\nTo apply this mindset to your own creative pursuits, focus on cultivating a sense of existential urgency. Recognize that your time is limited, and that the pursuit of your goals is not a guarantee of success. By embracing this reality, you can channel your energy into making the most of the time you have, rather than getting bogged down in fear or complacency.",{"currentPage":108,"totalPages":108,"totalItems":8,"itemsPerPage":109},1,10]