Hanging out Quote by Austin Kleon
“Find the most talented person in the room, and if it's not you, go stand next to him. Hang out with him. Try to be helpful. If you ever find that you're the most talented person in the room, you need to find another room.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Steal Like an Artist, Austin Kleon, 2012
Seek out environments where you can learn from others; if you dominate, move to a new setting for growth.
In simple terms: Learn from better people; change settings when you’re the best.
Key Takeaway
Find mentors, keep growing.
Themes
learning
humility
growth
mentorship
Mood
motivated
reflective
Type
advice
inspirational
When to use this quote
- career advancement
- creative projects
- team collaborations
- networking
Key Concepts
Skill development
social dynamics
self-awareness
Questions to Reflect On
- Are you surrounding yourself with people who push you?
- How do you identify when it’s time to change environments?
A Different Perspective
If everyone is equally skilled, you may miss challenges that foster improvement.
![“When it's not training time, I just do my own thing. I go home and hang out with my family, kick back and [don't] think about the fight too much. I just look at it as another opportunity in my life to move up.” quote by Josh Koscheck](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d4/josh-koscheck-60020_another-opportunity_when-it-s-not-training-time-i-just-do-my_51750.jpg)
