I made a pact with myself a long time ago: Never watch anything stupider than you. It's helped me a lot.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Avoid watching or listening to things worse than your own work.
- In plain terms
- Only consume content that challenges or matches your level.
- What can you take from it?
- Curate your input to maintain standards.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What media do you allow?
- How does it affect your standards?
Another view
Sometimes low-quality content offers humor or relaxation.
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