Quote by Jim Carrey

The money can be a hindrance to someone like me because the danger is that you start thinking, 'Is that a $20 million take?' That kind of thing, and being self-critical.

The money can be a hindrance to someone like me because the

Summary

This quote highlights how the pursuit of money can have negative effects on an individual's mindset. The person acknowledges that having a substantial amount of money can be burdensome as it introduces concerns about financial success and personal evaluation. Striving for monetary gain can lead to the tendency for introspection, self-criticism, and constantly evaluating worth in monetary terms. It implies that the focus on wealth can hinder one's ability to find contentment and may lead to a distorted perspective on success and personal value.

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