One wonders that there can be found a man courageous enough to occupy the post. It is a matter of meditation. Having given it a few minutes I come to the conclusion in the serenity of my heart and the peace of my conscience that he must be either an extreme megalomaniac or an utterly unconscious being.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Taking on certain high responsibility roles requires either extreme delusion or complete lack of awareness.
- In plain terms
- Only a crazy or unaware person would take that job.
- What can you take from it?
- Some positions are so demanding they seem impossible for normal people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What roles feel too big for you?
- How do you gauge your capabilities?
Another view
Many people serve in difficult roles with quiet competence.
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