Smartest Quote by Sara Blakely
“The smartest thing I ever did was to hire my weakness.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Entrepreneurial Insights, Sara Blakely, 2015
Hiring one's weakness means turning a personal flaw into a strategic advantage by delegating or leveraging it.
In simple terms: Use your weak spots as opportunities by hiring help.
Turn weaknesses into strengths through delegation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- startup building
- team management
- personal productivity
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What weakness could you outsource?
- How does hiring reflect on your self‑esteem?
Over‑reliance on others can create dependency.