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Paul Walker: surround yourself with better people to improve
Paul Walker, the actor best known for the Fast and Furious films, once said: 'If you play with people who are better than you, then you get better.' Times of India reports…
The Story in Brief
Paul Walker, the actor best known for the Fast and Furious films, once said: 'If you play with people who are better than you, then you get better.' Times of India reports that Walker deliberately sought great directors and actors who outshone him, comparing it to sports like surfing or basketball. He believed working alongside the best forces improvement, though it brings discomfort.
The quote, part of a longer reflection, has resurfaced as a reminder that growth often comes from challenging situations. Walker argued that being the least skilled person in a room offers concrete lessons, provided one does not feel threatened by the gap. Constant comparison, used constructively, can point to real targets instead of vague self-criticism.
The Indian Opinion
A tired narrative insists that discomfort is the only path to growth, often tied to celebrity words. Walker's quote is sensible, but it ignores the value of peers at your own level, who offer steady collaboration and trust. In India, where workplace hierarchies can stifle honest feedback, the real test is not whom you sit next to but whether you can ask for help without losing face. Watch how many young professionals actually name the specific senior they learn from daily.
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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