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“One of the best things about developing that credibility was if I wanted to try something that was fairly strange, people would be willing to at least give it a shot at the table read,” Meyer reflects. “They ended up not rewriting my stuff as much as they had early on, because they knew I had a…” quote by Adam M. Grant
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““One of the best things about developing that credibility was if I wanted to try something that was fairly strange, people would be willing to at least give it a shot at the table read,” Meyer reflects. “They ended up not rewriting my stuff as much as they had early on, because they knew I had a decent track record. I think people saw that my heart was in the right place—my intentions were good. That goes a long way.””

Adam M. Grant

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This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Credibility built through consistent work encourages others to trust and support unconventional ideas, reducing resistance to change.

In simple terms: Credibility earns trust for new ideas.

Key Takeaway

Build a reliable track record.

Themes

trust credibility innovation

Mood

inspirational practical

Type

professional advice

When to use this quote

  • team meetings
  • creative projects
  • leadership decisions

Key Concepts

reputation risk tolerance

Questions to Reflect On

  • What steps can you take to strengthen your credibility?
  • How do you handle skepticism when proposing novel ideas?
A Different Perspective

Credibility can be questioned if past successes are few.

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