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Being successful Quote by Kevin Spacey

“Im always taken aback by things that are successful that I think are just crap, and then Im completely surprised when things I do end up being successful because you walk into things and you never know Its just really remarkable.” quote by Kevin Spacey
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“Im always taken aback by things that are successful that I think are just crap, and then Im completely surprised when things I do end up being successful because you walk into things and you never know Its just really remarkable.”

Kevin Spacey

About This Quote

Source Interview: 2012 interview, The Guardian, Kevin Spacey

Success can be surprising; things that seem worthless may thrive, while personal efforts can unexpectedly succeed when you take action.

In simple terms: Unexpected success from unexpected sources.

Key Takeaway

Embrace uncertainty and act.

Themes

success surprise perception effort

Mood

curious reflective

Type

observational philosophical

When to use this quote

  • career moves
  • creative projects
  • entrepreneurial ventures
  • personal experiments

Key Concepts

subjectivity serendipity valuation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions limit your expectations?
  • How can you stay open to unexpected outcomes?
A Different Perspective

Success may be fleeting without sustained effort.

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