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“The fact that I don't get big offers, it means that I don't refuse them. And I say no occasionally to bands, if I find them not very interesting to me. Or sounds like a copy of something else, I will say no. But 97% of the time, I say yes thank you to any jobs I'm offered.” quote by Gordon Raphael
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“The fact that I don't get big offers, it means that I don't refuse them. And I say no occasionally to bands, if I find them not very interesting to me. Or sounds like a copy of something else, I will say no. But 97% of the time, I say yes thank you to any jobs I'm offered.”

Gordon Raphael

About This Quote

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

He accepts most job offers, declining only when uninterested or unoriginal.

In simple terms: Says yes to most offers, no only if uninteresting.

Key Takeaway

Be selective but stay open to opportunities.

Themes

career opportunity decision-making

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

career advice

When to use this quote

  • job applications
  • collaborations
  • freelance gigs
  • industry events

Key Concepts

Opportunity cost creative integrity networking

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you evaluate the long‑term value of each offer?
  • What criteria define an offer worth refusing?
A Different Perspective

May lead to overcommitment and burnout.

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