“But veteran lawmakers torn apart by PTSD don't have a choice about being Exhibit A in the case against Washington politics. When you see what can happen to a page or a junior congressman, it passes on in a very real way, not in a history-class sense, that reality of what political power really is, .. Who are we to impose this emotional albatross on public servants? As a nation, we pretend to elect our leaders. It seems unjust to make them a special class to suffer for our sins over wrongheaded laws, or pay a continuing emotional price for securing their future careers.” WayRealRealitySeemsHappensLawPoliticalSufferingChoicesNationsSinPayLeaderClassCareersCasesSpecialEmotionalPagesServantContinuingUnjustTornVeteranPtsdJuniorsExhibitsPolitical PowerCongressmanPublic ServantsLawmakersTorn ApartAlbatrossHistory ClassFuture Careers Author:Leon Kass
“I used to scream at everybody at the beginning of my career. I'd get really emotional. I'd project all my issues about my parents and safety onto the executives, so every conversation where they gave a note was life or death and you don't love me.” UsedParentCareersIssuesEmotionalConversationProjectsSafetyNotesExecutivesScreamGet RealLife Or DeathYou Don't Love Me Author:Judd Apatow
“Art is one of the few products that is almost a totally emotional buy. It is a mystery what contributes to a person's personal taste. However, being educated about the artist and his/her career may influence your decision regarding a purchase.” MayPersonsArtArtistDecisionCareersMysteryInfluenceEmotionalProductsTasteArt IsEducatedPersonal Taste Author:Ernest West Basden
“I try to just be open to what the next experience is and how it makes me feel, just reading a project, or trying to get involved with a project, or thinking about a project, and what particular emotional flavor that brings. To me, it's never really about planning the next thing, or the career arc. It's about investigating how I feel, from project to project, and finding things that I haven't explored and what that would be like.” ThinkingFeelsTryingWould BeReadingNextCareersHavensEmotionalParticularInvolvedFindingsProjectsPlanningFlavorGet InvolvedArcsInvestigatingFeels Just Author:Chiwetel Ejiofor
“My whole career I've been interested by the distinction between an emotional and an intellectual response to an artwork.” WholeCareersEmotionalIntellectualResponseDistinctionArtwork Author:Janet Echelman
“First of all the criteria that I have that goes into any career decision is whether or not I have the life experience, emotional resources to play the part truthfully or the imagination. Second, would be the director.” FirstsPlayWould BeImaginationDecisionCareersEmotionalDirectorsResourcesLife ExperienceCriteria Author:Nicolas Cage
“It would be quite unusual for me to get deep into a project and then shitcan it. One of the advantages of having done this for a while is that I have a better sense than I used to of when something is or isn't working. Until I developed that sense, this was a pretty dicey career for me, both in terms of paying the rent, and emotional wear and tear.” DoneWould BeUsedTermCareersTearsEmotionalProjectsAdvantageUnusual Author:Neal Stephenson
“Marriage is a linchpin in many womens lives, but many other things can create a satisfying life. I adore my career. It stretches every physical, emotional, and intellectual muscle I have.” CareersEmotionalIntellectualMusclesSatisfyingAdore Author:Geraldine Stutz
“Gloria Steinem's marriage is proof positive of the emotional desperation of ageing feminists who for over 30 years worshiped the steely career woman and callously trashed stay-at-home moms.” YearsHomeCareersEmotionalMomFeministProofDesperationAgeingStay At HomeGloriaCareer WomenStay At Home Mom Author:Camille Paglia
“It's a lot of accumulated joy and tension and all kinds of emotions just pouring out of all us. We've all been preparing for this day and we all knew that one day we would just have to move on with our lives and careers even though we all love this show and love working together. But it's still an incredibly emotional time, especially for me with a lot of journalists asking me how it feels about FRIENDS coming to an end. It's started to make me think very deeply about what it's all meant to me and that's made me ever more emotional!” ThinkingFeelsKindMadeStillsEndsShowsTogetherMovingJoyEmotionCareersOur LivesEmotionalOne DayAnd LoveAskingAll KindsJournalistTensionWorking TogetherThis DayPreparingPouringVery DeepComing To An End Author:Jennifer Aniston
“I never thought in a million years that I'd ever sell out back-to-back shows at The Garden. That's not to say, I never expected my career to take off. Still, it was a "Pinch Me, Wake Me Up" moment. I was like, "Wow! I can't believe this. That I'm actually here, and this is actually happening." And in that moment, when I was about to thank my fans for supporting me, I noticed that they were standing up clapping. It was overwhelming, and became a very emotional moment when I tried to thank them.” YearsBelieveStillsI CanMomentsShowsCareersMillionsFansEmotionalHappeningsGardenStandingSellsExpectedThat MomentOverwhelmingWowClapping Author:Kevin Hart
“I have people who come up to me and say, 'Oh, seeing your work in my little home town in the middle of nowhere on the internet inspired me to move to London, or New York and pursue a creative career.' It makes me quite emotional.” PeopleLittlesHomeMovingCareersCreativeSeeingMiddleNew YorkEmotionalInternetTownsInspiredCome UpLondonPursueMiddle Of NowhereHome Town Author:Kesh
“Surrendered people enjoy life, relish their personal development, and value their friends. They may have an exceptionally good career and be wealthy, but they are more concerned with meaning and fulfillment. The drive to acquire money and power is a behavior that drains people of their passion and emotional connection to others. They can admit when they're wrong.” PeopleMayValuesPassionEnjoyCareersEmotionalDevelopmentBehaviorConcernedConnectionsPersonal DevelopmentFulfillmentAcquireWealthyEnjoy LifeDrainsRelishMoney And PowerEmotional Connection Author:Judith Orloff
“I loved doing 'Pennies from Heaven.' Because you have to understand that I'd been doing comedy for 15 to 20 years, and suddenly along came the opportunity to do this beautiful film. It was so emotional to me. I loved it. I don't think it was a good career move, but I have no regrets about doing it.” ThinkingYearsBeautifulFilmMovingOpportunityHeavenCareersComedyEmotionalRegretPenniesNo RegretsHave No Regrets Author:Steve Martin
“I was one of those people who put too much emphasis on work and career and material possessions, and it took its toll on all my relationships, on my physical health, my emotional and mental health.” PeopleCareersToo MuchEmotionalMaterialsMental HealthPossessionMental IllnessEmphasisTollsEmotional HealthPhysical HealthMaterial Possessions Author:Tony Shalhoub