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This reads as a simple statement of gratitude, but also of alignment, the rare feeling that work and affection for the work have come together. It points to the difference between earning a living and feeling enriched by it. In a moment of career doubt, it lands as a reminder that satisfaction can be as important as success.
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About Mike McCready
American musician and lead guitarist of Pearl Jam
Michael David McCready is an American musician best known as a founding member and lead guitarist of Pearl Jam. He has 120 quotes on the site. Beyond Pearl Jam, McCready has played with Flight to Mars, Temple of the Dog, Mad Season, and The Rockfords. In 2017, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Pearl Jam, alongside the band’s four other founding members and former member Matt Cameron.
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