Politics is the only field in which the more experience you have, the worse you get.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote claims that in politics, more experience makes one worse.
- In plain terms
- More political experience leads to poorer performance.
- What can you take from it?
- Question the value of seniority in politics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When does experience become a liability?
- How can institutions balance experience and innovation?
Another view
Experience can also bring valuable knowledge and networks.
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