[After college] I was going to study at the Sorbon and become a diplomat. Being a diplomat comes in handy when you are dealing with record companies.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author notes how past educational plans to diplomacy helped in negotiating with record companies.
- In plain terms
- Studying to be a diplomat helped me deal with business deals.
- What can you take from it?
- Skills from one field can help in another.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does your background help your work?
Another view
Not all academic choices lead to practical industry benefits.
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