This quote is essentially about the challenges of living up to expectations and responsibilities that come with a position or role. When we don’t hold a position, it’s easy to imagine ourselves performing well in it, or to convince others that we would be good at it. This is because we are not yet faced with the actual tasks, challenges, and pressures of the role. We can idealize the position and our performance in it without having to prove anything.

However, once we are in the position, the reality sets in. We have to actually perform the tasks, face the challenges, and meet the expectations that come with the role. This is often more difficult than we imagined, and it can be hard to appear worthy of the position. We can no longer hide behind potential or promises; we have to show results.

In today’s world, this quote can be applied in various areas. In the workplace, for instance, it’s easy to say that we would be a great manager or CEO. But once we are in that role, we might find that it’s much harder than we thought to manage people, make tough decisions, and lead a company to success.

In terms of personal development, this quote reminds us to be realistic about our abilities and the challenges of a new role or task. It encourages us to prepare adequately for new responsibilities, rather than assuming that we will naturally be good at them. It also suggests that we should focus on proving our worth through actions, rather than words.