'I wouldn't say that I'm the greatest guitarist ever. I'd say probably that I'm the greatest guitarist sitting in this chair.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He humbly avoids global superlatives but claims to be the best in his current context.
- In plain terms
- I am not the best ever but I am the best right now.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay humble but own your current strengths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you judge your skills?
- Are you the best now?
Another view
It is a modest claim that still implies superiority.
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