Attitude Quote by Neil Gaiman
“You get work however you get work, but keep people keep working in a freelance world (and more and more of todays world is freelance), because their work is good, because they are easy to get along with and because they deliver the work on time. And you don’t even need all three! Two out of three is fine. People will tolerate how unpleasant you are if your work is good and you deliver it on time. People will forgive the lateness of your work if it is good and they like you. And you don’t have to be as good as everyone else if you’re on time and it’s always a pleasure to hear from you.”
About This Quote
Good, timely work can outweigh personality flaws; reliability and quality are valued more than likability.
In simple terms: Reliability and quality trump personality.
Key Takeaway
Deliver on time and do good work.
Themes
work ethic
reliability
professionalism
Mood
practical
balanced
Type
advice
professional.
When to use this quote
- freelance contracts
- client negotiations
- team projects
Key Concepts
performance
time management
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you improve personality while maintaining quality?
- What boundaries protect you?
A Different Perspective
May encourage tolerating toxic behavior.
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