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What does it mean?
Bob Hope claims Benny is a great musician only because he can say it credibly as a great actor.
In plain terms
I can call him a good musician because I am a good actor.
What can you take from it?
Credibility allows us to validate others' skills.

Where it applies

  • professional circles
  • reviews
  • awards

Putting it to work

  • validate peers', use reputation
  • acknowledge talent

Questions to consider

  • Who gets to judge talent?
  • Does reputation help recognition?

Another view

It suggests only peers can judge skill accurately.

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