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6 May 2025 · 1 min

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In this short motivational talk, the speaker argues that delivering your best effort in any professional context—whether the audience is large or small—is both a moral duty and a strategic career move. He shares a personal anecdote about speaking at a meetup of only ten people, emphasizing that he still gave the talk with full commitment because it was the right thing to do and because it builds a reputation for reliability. The core message is that consistently doing your best, regardless of circumstances, enhances personal integrity and positions you as a dependable professional, which ultimately benefits your career.

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I think it is the morally correct and ethically right thing to do to give everything your all. It is also the strategically optimal thing to do. I've done meetups where there have been 10 people there, and you know what? I give it everything I've got because it is the right thing to do. And I did my duty well, and I gave the talk with everything I had. It was the best I could do. You have a duty to do your best work regardless of what the circumstances are. It is the best thing for your career if you are known as a person who, no matter where you show up, you are doing your job to the best of your ability. So let's do your best!