Yes, we can all be huge fucking winners; if we just put our minds to it. And, possess a whole shit-load of luck, and are willing to mercilessly and ruthlessly crush someone to do it. But, they never tell you that last part. That part is ugly.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success requires talent, hard work, luck, and often the ruthless elimination of others, which is rarely taught.
- In plain terms
- Success needs luck and sometimes crushing others.
- What can you take from it?
- Success often requires sacrifice and ruthless luck.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is the true cost of success?
- Can success be achieved ethically?
Another view
This view promotes a cynical view of success that discourages ethical competition.
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