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Big fish Quote by Bill Green

“In the movie La La Land, Mia has to put on a brave face at auditions, then put on her best clothes and go out on the town with the little money she could scrounge up, trying to find a way to meet the difference-makers in Hollywood. Even when she was about ready to give up, she ultimately came back…” quote by Bill Green
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““In the movie La La Land, Mia has to put on a brave face at auditions, then put on her best clothes and go out on the town with the little money she could scrounge up, trying to find a way to meet the difference-makers in Hollywood. Even when she was about ready to give up, she ultimately came back for one more reading, the one that made her a big star. Almost every Hollywood actor who is successful today has a real-life story like that. Their goal was the same as everyone in the business world: to land a big fish. People noticed Natalie Portman and John Wayne the way they eventually noticed Mia. No one would have bought what she was selling if she hadn’t presented herself like a winner, even when she was on the verge of moving back into her parents’ place in Boulder City. My mom will tell you I wanted to be a millionaire by seven years old. It was always on my mind. So from day one of my business career I acted the part. I had no money but I dressed like a professional. I wore a suit, which was the thing to do back then. It wasn’t anything fancy, but it was pressed and clean. Bottom line is, if you’re shooting for the moon, you better act like an astronaut.””

Bill Green

About This Quote

Source Blog post: Career Advice, 2023

Acting the part of success—dressing and behaving like a winner—helps achieve ambitious goals despite limited resources.

In simple terms: Pretend success to become successful.

Key Takeaway

Adopt professional habits to pursue big goals.

Themes

ambition presentation perseverance

Mood

inspirational realistic

Type

advice motivational

When to use this quote

  • job interviews
  • entrepreneurship
  • creative auditions

Key Concepts

identity confidence goal‑setting

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can confidence be cultivated without resources?
  • How does self‑presentation affect opportunity?
A Different Perspective

Appearance alone won’t guarantee success.

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