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Believe Quote by David Maister

“Believe passionately in what you do, and never knowingly compromise your standards and values. Act like a true professional, aiming for true excellence, and the money will follow.” quote by David Maister
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“Believe passionately in what you do, and never knowingly compromise your standards and values. Act like a true professional, aiming for true excellence, and the money will follow.”

David Maister

About This Quote

Source Book: The Trusted Advisor, David Maister, 2000

Upholding personal standards and professionalism leads to excellence, which ultimately attracts financial reward.

In simple terms: Stay true to values, excellence follows, money comes.

Key Takeaway

Maintain integrity and excellence.

Themes

integrity professionalism excellence

Mood

inspirational pragmatic

Type

advice leadership

When to use this quote

  • business leadership
  • entrepreneurship
  • personal branding

Key Concepts

ethics value creation career development

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you balance integrity with market pressures?
  • What does true excellence look like in your field?
A Different Perspective

It may ignore market realities where integrity alone doesn't guarantee profit.

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