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“Always hedge your bets. That's how I do it. I lay all my bets on what I can contribute, and suffer no illusions that I'm generating stuff by myself.” quote by Dan Harmon
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“Always hedge your bets. That's how I do it. I lay all my bets on what I can contribute, and suffer no illusions that I'm generating stuff by myself.”

Dan Harmon

About This Quote

Source Interview: Dan Harmon on creative process, 2015

Focus on contributing value rather than seeking personal credit; avoid ego‑driven claims of sole creation.

In simple terms: Contribute, don’t claim all credit.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize teamwork and humility.

Themes

collaboration ego creativity

Mood

reflective pragmatic

Type

advice philosophical

When to use this quote

  • team projects
  • writing rooms
  • startup product development
  • open source contributions

Key Concepts

authorship contribution perception

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you measure your true impact?
  • What strategies keep ego in check?
A Different Perspective

May undervalue personal effort and lead to self‑doubt.

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