You have to come up in the world before it's worthwhile for those worth less to put you down.
Interpretation
Success often leads to jealousy, and those who are insecure may try to undermine you.
This quote by Malcolm Forbes suggests that as you achieve success and rise in life, you may face criticism or negativity from those who feel threatened by your accomplishments. It highlights the idea that some people may not support you until you have reached a certain level of success, reflecting their own insecurities or envy.
In practice
In a motivational speech about achieving personal goals.
Over the years, I've evolved a somewhat heretical but time-and mind-saving approach to books, articles, editorials that deal with weighty matters. More often than not, by beginning at the end and contemplating the conclusions, one can determine if it's worth going through the whole to get there.
Those who enjoy responsibility usually get it; those who merely like exercising authority usually lose it.
To live long and achieve happiness, cultivate the art of radiating happiness.
The purpose of education is to replace an empty mind with an open one.
If you never budge, don't expect a push.
It's never a good deal when only one party thinks it is.
We are not a failure just because we fail at something. Nobody is a failure unless they quit trying!
Stop telling people how far they have left to go. Instead tell them how far theyβve come.
There are people who are able to plan their career, their future, but I've never had any talent for that. I just do things and hope for the best. Say yes, take a chance, and sometimes it's terrific and sometimes it's not.
There is no heavier burden than an unfulfilled potential.
I think there's a difference between "I Can" and "I Am." And "I Am" is really the goal that I'm looking for, rather than "I Can".
If you want to turn a vision into reality, you have to give 100% and never stop believing in your dream.
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