He's the greatest L plater of all time.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Keating describes someone as an exceptionally skilled opportunist or manipulator.
- In plain terms
- He calls this person the best at exploiting situations.
- What can you take from it?
- Skill can be used for opportunism.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines a great opportunist?
- Is exploitation a skill?
Another view
The term is subjective and relies on the speaker's perspective.
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