About Quote by Lester Holt
“For 30 years I've been schooled in everything from government, and economics, to medicine and international relations. But don't be impressed. Someone once said being a general assignment reporter simply means you are equally ignorant about most everything. In other words, I know a little about a lot.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: PBS NewsHour, 2020
General assignment reporters know a little about many topics, but remain largely ignorant; breadth over depth.
In simple terms: Reporters have wide but shallow knowledge.
Key Takeaway
Value depth over breadth when needed.
Themes
journalism
knowledge
humility
learning
expertise
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
analytical
informative
When to use this quote
- newsrooms
- career development
- public speaking
Key Concepts
epistemology
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- When should you specialize?
- How to balance breadth and depth?
A Different Perspective
Superficial knowledge can mislead audiences.
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