About success Quote by Lewis Schiff
“Still, it formed one of my basic beliefs about success which is this: most of the time, success can be measured in terms of how much more than others you have of something that's in short supply. This includes money, reputation, respect, etc.”
About This Quote
Success is often measured by possessing scarce resources—money, reputation, respect—more than others.
In simple terms: Success equals having more scarce things than peers.
Key Takeaway
Focus on acquiring scarce resources wisely.
Themes
success
scarcity
measurement
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
motivational
When to use this quote
- career
- finance
- personal branding
- networking
Key Concepts
economics
social status
Questions to Reflect On
- What truly defines success for you?
- How can you create value beyond scarcity?
A Different Perspective
Scarcity can be relative; not all valuable things are scarce.
