Potent Quotables: Bill Cosby

I don't know the key to success, but the key to failure is trying to please everybody.

-Bill Cosby-

These are extremely wise words from a man who does stand up in suede track suits. This quote is particularly relevant to me because I am the type of person that has always tried to never offend and to never step on toes. The last thing that I have ever wanted to do is to offend or alienate. I am not saying this is particularly a bad thing but I think the ever wise Dr. Huxtible is on to something. "the key to failure is trying to please everybody." An interesting statement to be sure. I think it is true that when you try to please everyone you will be overworked, overstressed, and not be able to do anything particularly well. I know for a fact that this is true for I have done it.

I think this can also line up with the idea of being all things to all people. Sure do what you can to relate to people and be willing to meet people where they are, but by no means should you live your life to bend to others will. Stand up be firm and do what is right. Focus on what matters. Well done Mr. Cosby.