The headline is the 'ticket on the meat.' Use it to flag down readers who are prospects for the kind of product you are advertising.
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The pursuit of excellence is less profitable than the pursuit of bigness, but it can be more satisfying.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Striving for excellence may not yield the greatest material rewards, but it offers deeper personal fulfillment.
In this quote, David Ogilvy emphasizes the difference between chasing monetary success and achieving a sense of personal satisfaction. While pursuing bigness—often associated with wealth and large-scale achievements—might bring financial gains, the pursuit of excellence relates more to personal growth, mastery, and a fulfilling life. This suggests that true success lies not only in external accomplishments but in the inner satisfaction that comes from striving to be the best version of oneself.
Themes
ExcellenceBignessSatisfactionSuccessPersonal Growth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about personal fulfillment in career choices.
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