Bottom Quote by Dave Eggers
“Better to be at the bottom of a ladder you want to climb than in the middle of some ladder you don’t, right?”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Ladder Metaphor,” The New Yorker, 2017
Being at the bottom of a desired ladder is preferable to being stuck midway on an unwanted one.
In simple terms: Start low on a ladder you want, not mid‑way on one you don’t.
Key Takeaway
Choose goals you truly desire.
Themes
goal‑setting
ambition
choice
Mood
thoughtful
motivational
Type
advice
philosophical
When to use this quote
- career planning
- education pathways
- personal growth projects
- entrepreneurial ventures
Key Concepts
philosophy
career development
Questions to Reflect On
- What ladder are you climbing?
- How can you avoid unwanted middle positions?
A Different Perspective
Mid‑point complacency can be deceptive.
