Some felt I'm not academically qualified, and they're right.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker concedes that some critics were correct about his lack of academic qualifications.
- In plain terms
- Some people said I was not qualified academically and they were right.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledging your limitations is a sign of self-awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What qualifications do you lack?
- Does admitting weakness help you?
Another view
Academic credentials are not the only measure of competence in leadership.
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