Admire Quote by Whit Stillman
“I think it's really good and helpful to have the people you most admire in some other discipline than what you work in. It's too intimidating and derivative to be just totally gobsmacked by someone doing exactly the same thing as you are.”
About This Quote
He advises admiring people outside your own field, since idolizing someone doing identical work can become intimidating and lead to imitation. Cross-disciplinary admiration is more helpful.
In simple terms: Admire role models outside your own field.
Key Takeaway
Seek inspiration beyond your own field.
Themes
admiration
creativity
role models
interdisciplinary learning
intimidation
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
reflective
career advice
When to use this quote
- choosing mentors
- creative work
- career development
- academic study
Key Concepts
cross-pollination
imitation vs inspiration
professional identity
Questions to Reflect On
- Who do you admire outside your discipline?
- What could that influence teach you?
A Different Perspective
You can still grow through admiring masters in your own field if you keep a healthy distance.
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