Amount Quote by Ita Buttrose
“Whatever influence you have, it's only for a small amount of time. When Sir Frank (Packer) sold the Daily and Sunday Telegraph to Rupert Murdoch in 1972, I lost my position as women's editor. Suddenly the phones stopped ringing. All the people who said they were my friends, I didn't hear from them. I was only in my 20's, and that was a sobering lesson to learn: how fleeting everything is, and how easily it can be taken away from you. So you never take yourself too seriously, you never think you're too important.”
About This Quote
Source Memoir: My Life in Media, 2015
Power and influence are temporary; relationships can vanish when status changes, so humility is essential.
In simple terms: Fame fades quickly; stay humble.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate humility and resilient networks.
Themes
career
humility
media
transience
relationships
Mood
reflective
cautious
Type
personal
career advice
When to use this quote
- Navigating career transitions
- handling loss of status
- building authentic connections
- coping with sudden change
Key Concepts
Ephemeral nature of influence
social dynamics
personal resilience
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to maintain genuine friendships?
- How do you prepare for inevitable shifts in influence?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the value of lasting relationships beyond professional roles.
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