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What does it mean?
The speaker claims that with a couple of years, they can turn an actress into an overnight success.
In plain terms
Give me a few years and I'll make her famous quickly.
What can you take from it?
Time and effort can create rapid fame.

Where it applies

  • discussing talent management
  • talking about fame

Putting it to work

  • invest in talent development
  • strategize publicity

Questions to consider

  • What factors truly drive overnight success?
  • Can fame be engineered?

Another view

Success is rarely that predictable.

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