I started off life at Pixar with interesting technical problems. But as time has moved on, I found that the social and management problem was far more complex and interesting.
Edwin CatmullRead
Beware of being blinded by your own success.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Stay humble and aware of your limitations despite achieving success.
This quote by Edwin Catmull emphasizes the importance of maintaining self-awareness and humility even in the face of success. It serves as a caution against becoming overly complacent or arrogant, reminding us that success can lead to blindness regarding our flaws or areas for improvement, ultimately hindering further growth and innovation.
Themes
SuccessHumilitySelf-AwarenessComplacencyGrowth
In practice
Example use cases
In a motivational speech about entrepreneurship.
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