Being successful Quote by William S. Burroughs
“Build a good name. Keep your name clean. Don't make compromises. Don't worry about making a bunch of money or being successful. Be concerned with doing good work and make the right choices and protect your work. And if you can build a good name, eventually, that name will be its own currency.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Reputation as Currency, 1978
Build a clean name; it becomes valuable currency; avoid compromises for money.
In simple terms: Reputation is valuable.
Key Takeaway
Protect and nurture your reputation.
Themes
reputation
integrity
success
Mood
cautious
strategic
Type
philosophical
advice
When to use this quote
- entrepreneurship
- career development
- brand management
- financial planning
Key Concepts
ethics
business strategy
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recover a tarnished name?
- What compromises are truly harmful?
A Different Perspective
Reputation can be damaged despite effort.
