Only the fact that people have written about the reissue have I realized that it spent seven weeks at No. 1. At the time I did it, I can't remember even taking any notice of it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Harrison realized the success of a reissue only after reading about it, showing he was focused on the music rather than chart positions at the time.
- In plain terms
- He did not track the chart success while doing the work.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on creation over commercial metrics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you measure success by charts or feeling?
- When do you reflect on your work?
Another view
It minimizes the role of management or fans in noticing success.
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