I've kind of been able to glide through this weird little thing they call a career in terms of the business world and in terms of the industry in many movies that were considered absolute failures, flops. So I've kind of made a career of: failing. (2004)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author notes that despite many perceived commercial failures, he has successfully navigated a career in the industry.
- In plain terms
- I made a career out of films people called failures.
- What can you take from it?
- Perceived failures do not preclude career success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define career success?
- What do failures teach you?
Another view
Not all failures lead to eventual success or recognition.
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