I have grown into a Bestsellasuarus Rex--a big, stumbling book-beast that is loved when it shits money and hated when it tramples houses...I started out as a storyteller; along the way I became an economic force.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author compares his career to a large beast that is loved for money but hated for impact.
- In plain terms
- Being famous brings money but also criticism for your influence.
- What can you take from it?
- Success changes how you are perceived.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does success change you?
- Do you mind being judged?
Another view
Not all success is viewed negatively.
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