Karaoke Quote by John J. Legere
“When I used to live in Asia, they used to say, "If you're going to sing karaoke, you want to go after the worst singer." And I'd be coming in Deutsche Telekom after the worst singer.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business podcast, 2018
Choosing to follow a poor performer can be a strategic move to avoid competition and learn from mistakes.
In simple terms: Follow the worst to avoid competition.
Seek opportunities where competition is weak.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- career planning
- team building
- project selection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you identify truly weak competition?
- When is it better to lead than follow?
It may backfire if the “worst” still outperforms you.