--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: When I signed this past summer, Lou…" description: "\"When I signed this past summer, Lou Lamoriello, Jacques Lemaire, and I agreed that if we were unable to find a suitable fit in which I would be able to..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/205/brendan-shanahan-57732_able_when-i-signed-this-past-summer-lou-lamor_212923.jpg" --- # When I signed this past summer, Lou Lamoriello, Jacques… ![“When I signed this past summer, Lou Lamoriello, Jacques Lemaire, and I agreed that if we were unable to find a suitable fit in which I would be able to compete and contribute at the level I expect from myself, then I would simply step aside.” quote by Brendan Shanahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/205/brendan-shanahan-57732_able_when-i-signed-this-past-summer-lou-lamor_212923.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/205/brendan-shanahan-57732_able_when-i-signed-this-past-summer-lou-lamor_212923.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/205/brendan-shanahan-57732_able_when-i-signed-this-past-summer-lou-lamor_212923.jpg) > “When I signed this past summer, Lou Lamoriello, Jacques Lemaire, and I agreed that if we were unable to find a suitable fit in which I would be able to compete and contribute at the level I expect from myself, then I would simply step aside.” [Brendan Shanahan](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/brendan-shanahan/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He agreed to leave if he couldn't find a role matching his standards, prioritizing personal performance over position. **In simple terms:** He would quit if the fit wasn't right. Key Takeaway Know your standards and act on them. Themes self‑respect career decisions performance standards Mood determined reflective Type advice personal When to use this quote - team selection - contract negotiations - personal evaluation Key Concepts personal integrity career management Questions to Reflect On - What standards guide your career choices? - How do you balance ambition with realistic fit? 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