--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I think credibility is one of those…" description: "\"I think credibility is one of those things that, if you work hard and you get it by standing in the trenches and traveling the world, people realize yo..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b7/hoda-kotb-13781_credibility_i-think-credibility-is-one-of-those-thin_879384.png" --- # I think credibility is one of those things that, if you… ![“I think credibility is one of those things that, if you work hard and you get it by standing in the trenches and traveling the world, people realize you're multi-faceted. Part of me is a serious journalist and I loved all of the stuff I did. And then there's another part of me that likes to let go…” quote by Hoda Kotb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b7/hoda-kotb-13781_credibility_i-think-credibility-is-one-of-those-thin_879384.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b7/hoda-kotb-13781_credibility_i-think-credibility-is-one-of-those-thin_879384.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/0b7/hoda-kotb-13781_credibility_i-think-credibility-is-one-of-those-thin_879384.png) > “I think credibility is one of those things that, if you work hard and you get it by standing in the trenches and traveling the world, people realize you're multi-faceted. Part of me is a serious journalist and I loved all of the stuff I did. And then there's another part of me that likes to let go and I think a lot of women can relate to that.” [Hoda Kotb](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/hoda-kotb/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Credibility builds through hard work and diverse experiences, revealing multiple facets of a person. **In simple terms:** Hard work earns trust. Key Takeaway Show varied strengths. Themes credibility multifaceted career Mood confident relatable Type inspirational advice When to use this quote - journalism - public speaking - personal branding Key Concepts psychology media studies Questions to Reflect On - Which facet defines you most? - How do you balance seriousness with freedom? 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