It's a business I don't know anything about, but I admire Bill Gates enormously. I know him individually, and I think he's incredible in business.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Personal admiration for a business leader can coexist with unfamiliarity in their industry.
- In plain terms
- I do not know his industry well but I respect his business skills.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect expertise even outside your own field.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge success outside your field?
- Who do you admire and why?
Another view
Admiration without knowledge can lead to misplaced trust.
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