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“And I don’t want to be a part of the ‘who’s got the bigger sword?’ contest you two have going on, either. I don’t do cockfights. I just want to do my job and do it well.” quote by Lisa Renee Jones
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““And I don’t want to be a part of the ‘who’s got the bigger sword?’ contest you two have going on, either. I don’t do cockfights. I just want to do my job and do it well.””

Lisa Renee Jones

About This Quote

Source Film: Unknown, 2010s, dialogue line

Avoid petty competition; focus on competence and integrity.

In simple terms: Stay true to your work.

Key Takeaway

Prioritize excellence over rivalry.

Themes

integrity professionalism competition focus

Mood

determined assertive

Type

motivational practical

When to use this quote

  • workplace
  • team projects
  • career advancement

Key Concepts

ethical conduct personal values

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you handle rivalry at work?
  • What defines success for you?
A Different Perspective

May be difficult to ignore social pressures.

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