My grandfather once told me that there were two kinds of people: those who do the work and those who take the credit. He told me to try to be in the first group; there was much less competition.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Gandhi shares advice to focus on actual work rather than seeking recognition, as fewer people choose the former.
- In plain terms
- Do the work instead of taking credit; there is less competition.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on execution to stand out naturally.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you work for results or recognition?
- Who are you competing against?
Another view
Sometimes taking credit is necessary to secure resources for future work.
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