Trying a new format this week. In addition to interviews, I’ll be periodically speaking with Chris Kiefer about books, quotes, and ideas we find interesting. This week we discuss a quote from Joseph Campbell, his Hero’s Journey concept, the futility of comparing yourself to others, overediting podcasts, and a concept from Designing Your Life.
Here’s the quote:
“I had put in all the hours necessary for the degree; all I had to do was write that goddamn thesis. They wouldn’t let me move into another place to continue my education, so I said to hell with it. I went up to into the woods and spent five years reading. I never got the Ph.D. I learned to live on absolutely nothing. I was free and had no responsibilities. It was marvelous.
It takes courage to do what you want. Other people have a lot of plans for you. Nobody wants you to do what you want to do. They want you to go on their trip, but you can do what you want. I did. I went into the woods and read for five years.” (Joseph Campbell)
Quote brought to us by Patrick O’Shaughnessy’s conversation with Boyd Varty
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