Success is dangerous. One begins to copy oneself, and to copy oneself is more dangerous than to copy others. It leads to sterility.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success can lead to self-repetition which causes creative sterility.
- In plain terms
- Copying yourself is dangerous and stops you from growing.
- What can you take from it?
- Avoid repeating yourself to stay creative.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you repeating yourself?
- What keeps you fresh?
Another view
Consistency can also build a brand.
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