"I learned with 'The Beach' that I'm a bit better lower down the radar"

This quote by Danny Boyle is a reflection on his experience directing the movie "The Beach". It recommends that he found out something about himself while making the film. He found out that he is better off avoiding of the spotlight and working behind the scenes. He is more comfortable and successful when he is lower down the radar. This could suggest that he chooses to work in a more subtle and less visible method, rather than being in the spotlight and needing to deal with the pressures and expectations that come with it. It might also indicate that he is more comfortable and successful when he is not the focal point and can concentrate on the task at hand. This quote is a suggestion that in some cases it is better to stay out of the limelight and concentrate on the work that needs to be done.