I really, more than anything, despise the competitive thing that just sort of is in this industry: It would be different if it were kill or be killed, but it's not. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He criticizes the unnecessary competition within his industry, noting it is not truly life or death.
- In plain terms
- He dislikes how competitive the entertainment business is when it does not need to be.
- What can you take from it?
- Unnecessary competition creates stress without real stakes.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is competition healthy here?
- How do you handle rivalry?
Another view
Some competition can drive innovation and improvement.
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