I'd rather have a show that a hundred people need to see than a thousand people like to see.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He values deep impact on few over shallow popularity among many.
- In plain terms
- Better to need few than have many like you.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize depth over reach.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do you prefer deep or wide?
- Who is your audience?
Another view
Niche appeal can limit reach or funding.
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