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“Both 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report,' you're working with the best. When you work with the best, you have to raise your game. If you're working with people who are sub par, you're not forced to give 100 percent because you can get by on 80 percent.” quote by Nate Corddry
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“Both 'The Daily Show' and 'The Colbert Report,' you're working with the best. When you work with the best, you have to raise your game. If you're working with people who are sub par, you're not forced to give 100 percent because you can get by on 80 percent.”

Nate Corddry

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

Working with top talent pushes you to improve; low standards let you coast.

In simple terms: Great peers raise your performance.

Key Takeaway

Seek high‑performing environments.

Themes

excellence motivation peer influence

Mood

motivational energetic

Type

advice inspirational

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • creative collaborations
  • leadership roles

Key Concepts

growth mindset performance pressure

Questions to Reflect On

  • Who inspires you to give 100%?
  • How do you maintain quality under pressure?
A Different Perspective

High expectations can cause stress or burnout.

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