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“It's funny: what one tends to think of as the best work you've done is not what other people think is the best you've done.” quote by Richard McCabe
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“It's funny: what one tends to think of as the best work you've done is not what other people think is the best you've done.”

Richard McCabe

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Source Speech: Business Leadership Conference, 2019

Personal perception of one’s best work often differs from external evaluation, highlighting subjectivity in success.

In simple terms: Your best work may not be seen as best by others.

Key Takeaway

Align self‑assessment with feedback.

Themes

perception validation success

Mood

thoughtful analytical

Type

reflective motivational

When to use this quote

  • performance reviews
  • creative collaborations
  • public presentations

Key Concepts

cognitive bias feedback loops

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you reconcile personal pride with external critique?
  • What feedback have you ignored that proved valuable?
A Different Perspective

Relying solely on self‑judgment can limit growth.

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