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About this quote

What does it mean?
Politicians get attention but do little, while do doers lack recognition.
In plain terms
Politicians are everywhere on TV but do nothing; doers lack props.
What can you take from it?
Do not confuse visibility with meaningful contribution.

Where it applies

  • public service
  • media consumption
  • community work

Putting it to work

  • value real work
  • critique media exposure

Questions to consider

  • Who actually gets things done?
  • Is visibility useful?

Another view

Visibility can be necessary for leaders to organize and communicate.

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