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“When I left Toronto and entered journalism in the late 1990s, I had many notions about the news business, nearly all of them wrong, as it turned out.” quote by Tom Rachman
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“When I left Toronto and entered journalism in the late 1990s, I had many notions about the news business, nearly all of them wrong, as it turned out.”

Tom Rachman

About This Quote

Source Interview: The New York Times, 2005

Early expectations of journalism were unrealistic; experience revealed many misconceptions about the industry.

In simple terms: Journalism is not what you think.

Key Takeaway

Stay open to learning and adapt.

Themes

journalism career learning

Mood

reflective realistic

Type

advice career

When to use this quote

  • newsrooms
  • career transitions
  • media education
  • professional growth

Key Concepts

media industry career development

Questions to Reflect On

  • What assumptions did you have about your field?
  • How do you adjust when reality differs?
A Different Perspective

Industry changes can outpace personal expectations.

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