Paul on… Making It
I’m a very simple guy. The first person I talk to most days is the road sweeper outside the swimming bath where I go swimming at 5 o’clock every morning – a road sweeper, the Prime Minister, the Queen of England, a rock star…
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Making It
Spoiler: it’s all about how you define success. Setting achievable goals throughout your career can help you feel happy and fulfilled.
Paul on… Making It
Keep on doing it. Never think you’ve made it. There’s always somebody round the corner who’s going to overtake you in the fast lane. Keep aware, understand what you’re doing for a living, keep your feet on the ground and don’t get too big-headed and you’ll be alright.
Paul on… Making It
Keep your feet on the ground. Nobody cares how good you used to be. That’s a really good thing to remember because people have short memories.
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Paul on… Making It
I’m a very simple guy. The first person I talk to most days is the road sweeper outside the swimming bath where I go swimming at 5 o’clock every morning – a road sweeper, the Prime Minister, the Queen of England, a rock star…
![](http://images.ctfassets.net/hci7gri31tjd/4u3XqNubbq9VKVm3wJQViF/e60da13c3094d230d79f18e933b6a566/Paul_Smith_JAW-36.jpg)
Paul on… Making It
I’m well known in certain circles, but I don’t think I’m famous. I’m not impressed by fame or money. To put it another way: what’s the thing I’m most pleased with about the business? Continuity – always being relevant.
Paul on… Making It
I don't ever think "I've made it" - fashion is about today and tomorrow so you've never made it in fashion.