Ego Quote by Martin O'Neill
“If Brian Clough, who had the ego the size of 15 houses, had the humility to go for an interview for the England job then the rest of us mortals should be able to subject ourselves to that.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Sky Sports, 2004
He uses Brian Clough’s massive ego as a benchmark to argue that others should be able to humble themselves for a job interview.
In simple terms: If Clough could be humble, others should be able to.
Key Takeaway
Humility is possible even for those with big egos.
Themes
humility
ego
self‑reflection
career ambition
Mood
analytical
motivational
Type
leadership
inspirational
When to use this quote
- job interviews
- career advancement
- team management
- public scrutiny
Key Concepts
ego management
leadership
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can you take to temper ego?
- When is humility most challenging?
A Different Perspective
Ego may still dominate despite advice.
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