the fine edge of success

Caring and not caring at the same time. We must and we should really care about what we do. And yet, if we don't, if we relax and let go and don't care we, at least, execute better. Between the two, if we can bring them together into a fine sharp cutting edge point we will find the secret of success. This was I think the secret of success for Dean Martin, whether he knew or understood anything about it or not. He was well known for not caring, but there is evidence he did care, I do think, and between the two he succeeded to bring them together to a fine point leading to his successes.