If A is a success in life, then A equals x plus y plus z. Work is x; y is play; and z is keeping your mouth shut.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Einstein defines success as a sum of work, play, and keeping quiet.
- In plain terms
- Success is work, play, and not talking too much.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance work with play and discretion.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is true success?
- How important is silence?
Another view
Success means different things to different people.
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