There are a few editor men with whom I am privileged to come in contact. It has not been long since it was their habit to come in contact with me. There is a difference.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker notes a shift in power dynamics with editors, implying they now hold the upper hand.
- In plain terms
- I used to chase editors, now they come to me.
- What can you take from it?
- Success changes how others treat you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does status change relationships?
- Is respect earned or demanded?
Another view
It oversimplifies professional interactions as purely transactional.
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