'If across the Atlantic the ideology was pride, here it is delivering the goods.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- In Europe pride was the dominant ideology, whereas here the focus is on delivering results.
- In plain terms
- Pride dominated Europe; here the emphasis is on productivity.
- What can you take from it?
- Adapt to the local value of output over self‑importance.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does local culture shape my work ethic?
- What values am I overlooking?
Another view
Both pride and productivity can coexist and reinforce each other.
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