Greatness Attracts Notice, Not Vice Versa
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"You spend so much of your time trying to get noticed instead of spending your time trying to be great. If you spent half the time just trying to be great, you'd be so great that everybody would have to notice you."
— Ryan Serhant
This quote comes from Ryan Serhant, a real estate broker featured in a Netflix show called "Owning Manhattan". Shaan Puri shares this quote from a scene where Ryan is confronting a young, talented but controversial agent who has been causing drama in the office. Shaan finds this quote particularly impactful, noting it as a "wonderful line" that could apply to many people, especially those very active on social media.\n\nThe quote emphasizes the importance of focusing on personal growth and excellence rather than seeking attention, suggesting that true greatness will naturally attract notice.
Shaan Puri
Host of MFM
Shaan Puri is the Chairman and Co-Founder of The Milk Road. He previously worked at Twitch as a Senior Director of Product, Mobile Gaming, and Emerging Markets. He also attended Duke University.