Hollywood is a place where a man can get stabbed in the back while climbing a ladder.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The entertainment industry is notoriously ruthless and competitive.
- In plain terms
- Success in Hollywood often comes with betrayal.
- What can you take from it?
- Expect betrayal when competing for fame.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How competitive is your field?
- Who do you trust?
Another view
It generalizes one industry to all professional settings.
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