"The real killers in the business world aren't the ones who aim for the top, it's the ones who aim for two notches below the top"
- Doug Coupland
About this Quote
This quote by Doug Coupland recommends that the most effective people in business world are not always those who pursue the greatest positions, however rather those who aim for the 2nd greatest. This indicates that those who aim for the top might be too enthusiastic and may not be able to deal with the pressure of the highest positions. On the other hand, those who go for the second greatest positions might be more sensible and much better able to manage the pressure. They might also be most likely to prosper since they are not aiming expensive and are most likely to be successful. This quote suggests that it is very important to be sensible and to set possible objectives in order to succeed in the business world.
This quote is written / told by Doug Coupland somewhere between December 30, 1961 and today. He was a famous Author from Canada.
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