The problem with taking offense is that it's really hard to figure out what to do with it after you're done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.
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It’s okay. Let your ego push you to be the initiator. But tell your ego that the best way to get something shipped is to let other people take the credit. The real win for you (and your ego) is seeing something get shipped, not in getting the credit when it does.
Interpretation
What this quote means
It's important to focus on achieving results rather than seeking personal credit.
This quote emphasizes that while a certain level of ego can drive one to initiate projects, true success lies not in the desire for recognition but in the accomplishment itself. By allowing others to take credit, you foster collaboration and ensure that the end goal—a completed project—is achieved, which ultimately benefits everyone involved, including your own sense of achievement.
Themes
EgoSuccessCreditCollaborationAchievement
In practice
Example use cases
In a team meeting, you can use this quote to encourage your colleagues to focus on the project's success rather than individual accolades.
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