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About this quote

What does it mean?
Stewart encourages persistence in doing good work and being proud of trying many things, even if not all succeed.
In plain terms
Keep doing good work and be proud of your efforts and variety.
What can you take from it?
Focus on effort and variety, not just perfection.

Where it applies

  • career reflection
  • creative block
  • skill building

Putting it to work

  • track your efforts
  • embrace variety

Questions to consider

  • What work are you most proud of?
  • How do you measure success in your career?

Another view

Consistent good work does not guarantee external recognition.

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