Bad Quote by Bjarke Ingels
“I think the biggest backhanded criticism-compliment I get is that I'm 'good at communicating.' Which implies that you're bad at doing.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Architecture Talk, 2018
Points out that being praised for communication may hide a lack of execution skill.
In simple terms: Talk is easy; doing is harder.
Focus on execution.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- project management
- team leadership
- personal growth
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance speaking and doing?
- What actions prove your communication?
May undervalue the importance of communication.