Unfortunately, it's possible to be able to do something extremely well that nobody ever wants done.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Competence does not guarantee that others will want that skill applied.
- In plain terms
- You can be good at something but nobody wants it.
- What can you take from it?
- Skill must align with demand.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are you good at?
- Does anyone want that?
Another view
It ignores cases where niche skills create their own demand.
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