I have a goal so lofty it's almost embarrassing to talk about. And that's to be the best restaurant in the world.
Interpretation
Aspiring for greatness can feel daunting, yet it's essential for achievement.
This quote expresses the ambitious spirit required in pursuit of success, particularly in a challenging field like the culinary arts. Charlie Trotter acknowledges that having an extremely high goal, such as becoming the best restaurant in the world, may seem intimidating or even embarrassing to discuss, but it is this very ambition that drives individuals to surpass their limits and achieve remarkable success.
In practice
In a motivational speech for aspiring chefs, you could say, 'As Charlie Trotter once said, I have a goal so lofty it's almost embarrassing to talk about.'
If you know what you're doing, you can make a meal happen with any kitchen knife. But using a top-quality knife versus a low-quality one is the difference between driving a Jaguar and a VW Jetta across the country. They'll both get you there. But the Jaguar will give you a much smoother ride.
There has been no great surprise, no sudden revelation. I knew pretty much what I was getting into. What I've learned is that a restaurant can be as much of an art as you want it to be, but it has to be a successful business first.
I realize that although I'd like to make films as a career after I'm done playing, I really love basketball; I really love my career, an opportunity to compete every day and to push myself physically, mentally and emotionally.
As a negotiator, you should strive for a reputation of being fair. Your reputation precedes you. Let it precede you in a way that paves success.
People refuse to take chances in business, because they fear the criticism which may follow if they fail. The fear of criticism, in such cases is stronger than the DESIRE for success.
We are on top at the moment, but not because of the club's financial power. We are in contention for a lot of trophies because of my hard work.
There never has been a man in the game who could put mind and muscle together quicker and with better judgment than Robinson.
Success is about honour, feeling morally calibrated, absence of shame, not what some newspaper defines from an external metric.
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