What another would have done as well as you, do not do it. What another would have said as well as you, do not say it; what another would have written as well, do not write it. Be faithful to that which exists nowhere but in yourself-and thus make yourself indispensable.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Focus on unique personal contributions to become indispensable.
- In plain terms
- Only do things only you can do.
- What can you take from it?
- Develop your unique talents.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes you unique?
- Are you imitating others?
Another view
Some tasks require standardization over uniqueness.
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