The problem with taking offense is that it's really hard to figure out what to do with it after you're done using it. Better to just leave it on the table and walk away. Umbrage untaken quietly disappears.
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Our cultural instinct is to wait to get pickedNo one is going to pick you. Pick yourself.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Take initiative and create your own opportunities instead of waiting for others to choose you.
This quote emphasizes the importance of self-empowerment and proactive behavior. It suggests that rather than passively waiting for validation or selection from others, individuals should take charge of their own lives and decisions, essentially 'picking themselves' to pursue their dreams and ambitions.
Themes
InitiativeEmpowermentSelf-PickOpportunitiesMotivation
In practice
Example use cases
During a motivational speech to encourage self-starting behavior.
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