I could tell you that those wonderful stories were 90% Buster's... I was often ashamed to take the money, much less the credit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Keaton credits others for stories and admits feeling ashamed of taking full credit and money.
- In plain terms
- He felt guilty receiving credit and money for work that was mostly someone else's.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge contributions when taking credit feels unjust.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is credit shared fairly?
- How do you handle unearned recognition?
Another view
The speaker claims to be ashamed without detailing specific instances.
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