on Iron Chef America: The biggest surprise to me was how fierce the competition was. I mean these guys are some of the best cooks on the planet but that's so easy to forget when you see them on television. They were dead serious and amazing to watch. I wasn't (nor am I now) worthy.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The competition on the show was unexpectedly fierce, with top cooks taking it seriously despite seeming casual on TV.
- In plain terms
- The competitors on TV were much more serious and skilled than they appeared.
- What can you take from it?
- Don't underestimate others based on what you see on screen.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge talent?
- What surprises you about professionals?
Another view
Personal admiration may bias the assessment of skill.
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