You have no responsibility to live up to what other people think you ought to accomplish.
Where these words come from
- 95% sureThese words were traced back to where they first appeared. That source is listed below.
- “The Dignified Professor,” Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! (1985), with Ralph Leighton; Complete proposition following “It was a brilliant idea:” in the authorized Caltech book excerpt. Feynman’s reflection on unrealistic expectations of his research, not advice to evade obligations.
- “The Dignified Professor,” Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! (1985), with Ralph Leighton
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