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“I think there are only two times that I've ever ended up paying somebody their quote. Like what they actually were worth in the marketplace.” quote by Steven Soderbergh
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“I think there are only two times that I've ever ended up paying somebody their quote. Like what they actually were worth in the marketplace.”

Steven Soderbergh

About This Quote

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

The speaker notes that he has only ever paid someone their true market value, not more or less.

In simple terms: He pays people exactly what they're worth.

Key Takeaway

Pay fairly based on market value.

Themes

fairness valuation business ethics

Mood

pragmatic reflective

Type

advice business.

When to use this quote

  • contract negotiations
  • hiring
  • budget planning
  • freelance work

Key Concepts

economics price theory labor market

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you assess someone's market value?
  • What risks arise from underpaying?
A Different Perspective

Market rates can be hard to determine accurately.

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