“I am not a has-been. I am a will-be.”
What this quote means
This quote is a manifesto of optimism and determination. Eartha Kitt refuses to be confined to the past and resolutely projects herself into the future. It encourages seeing life as a becoming, not a decline. It resonates with all those who, at some point, feel outdated or forgotten, and reminds them that the future is still to be written.
How to apply it daily
Choose an area where you feel 'outdated' and set a learning or growth goal for the coming months.
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