Prostitute yourself. As far as I'm concerned, that's even braver than waiting for the public to catch on.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Simmons suggests that self-promotion is braver than waiting passively for recognition.
- In plain terms
- He thinks promoting yourself takes more courage than waiting for the public to notice you.
- What can you take from it?
- Active self-promotion is often necessary for success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is selling yourself embarrassing?
- When is timing more important than effort?
Another view
Aggressive self-promotion can alienate audiences.
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