Easy Quote by Neil Gaiman
“You get work however you get work. People keep working, in a freelance world, and more and more of today's world is freelance, because their work is good, and 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. They'll forgive the lateness of the work if it's good, and if they like you. And you don't have to be as good as the others if you're on time and it's always a pleasure to hear from you.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Neil Gaiman on Freelance Work, 2022
Quality and reliability can outweigh personality flaws; competence secures tolerance and opportunities.
In simple terms: Good work and timeliness can compensate for being unpleasant.
Key Takeaway
Deliver quality on time; personality is secondary.
Themes
work ethic
freelance
tolerance
Mood
pragmatic
realistic
Type
advice
motivational
When to use this quote
- project deadlines
- client negotiations
- team collaborations
- remote work
- career building
Key Concepts
reliability
skill
client relationships
Questions to Reflect On
- Can you sustain success without improving interpersonal skills?
- When does competence fail to secure trust?
A Different Perspective
Relying solely on quality may ignore long‑term relational costs.
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