Be good Quote by Dean Dillon
![“Tom [Collins] was a great influence on me. He really pushed me...constantly demanded rewrites. And, as much as I despised them, it was the best thing that could have happened because he just wouldn't settle for less. It had to be right, and it had to be good.” quote by Dean Dillon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c25/dean-dillon-231777_be-good_tom-collins-was-a-great-influence-on-me_1056405.jpg)
“Tom [Collins] was a great influence on me. He really pushed me...constantly demanded rewrites. And, as much as I despised them, it was the best thing that could have happened because he just wouldn't settle for less. It had to be right, and it had to be good.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Podcast with Dean Dillon, 2022
A mentor demanding high standards forces continual improvement and excellence.
In simple terms: High standards drive growth.
Key Takeaway
Embrace rigorous feedback.
Themes
growth
excellence
mentorship
Mood
determined
reflective
Type
inspirational
advice
When to use this quote
- writing
- music production
- career development
Key Concepts
perfectionism
creative process
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance high standards with self‑care?
- When is it okay to accept good enough?
A Different Perspective
Constant pressure can cause burnout if not balanced.
![“Hearing Phil [wood] a lot, those few years especially when I was going to hear music and Tom Harrell was in the band. Man that was incredible. Hearing Tom at that period, and hearing Phil in that period, and also [Charles] McPherson. Those three guys were very impactful. Very inspiring to me at…” quote by Jon Gordon](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/6ef/jon-gordon-1655_band_hearing-phil-wood-a-lot-those-few-years_2009771.jpg)
