I may be small, but I screw up big because I'm standing on the shoulders of GIANTS.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker attributes their success to standing on those who came before them.
- In plain terms
- I succeed because of others who helped me.
- What can you take from it?
- Acknowledge the people who support your success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who helped you get to where you are?
- How do you show gratitude for your helpers?
Another view
Some may view this as downplaying individual effort.
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