Quotation by

Henry Rollins

I take the work seriously, just not myself in it.

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Henry Rollins means that he puts a lot of effort and care into the tasks he does, but he doesn’t let his ego or personal identity get wrapped up in the outcome. He separates his sense of self from the work itself, so he can stay focused without taking things personally.

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