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“Marketing is what gets you noticed, and that side of it something - this side of it, if you like, doing interviews - is the side of it that I least enjoy, and yet is 50% of the project.” quote by Rowan Atkinson
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“Marketing is what gets you noticed, and that side of it something - this side of it, if you like, doing interviews - is the side of it that I least enjoy, and yet is 50% of the project.”

Rowan Atkinson

About This Quote

Source Interview: Public speaking, 2010s, media

Marketing involves visible work like interviews, which the speaker dislikes despite its importance.

In simple terms: Marketing requires disliked tasks like interviews.

Key Takeaway

Embrace necessary but uncomfortable tasks for success.

Themes

marketing public speaking discomfort

Mood

humorous pragmatic

Type

career marketing

When to use this quote

  • media appearances
  • networking
  • project promotion

Key Concepts

communication personal branding

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can you make interviews more enjoyable?
  • What strategies reduce aversion to necessary tasks?
A Different Perspective

Discomfort may reduce authenticity.

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