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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Organizations that destroy the status quo win. Whatever the status quo is, changing it gives you the opportunity to be remarkable.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Embracing change is essential for organizations to excel and stand out.
In this quote, Seth Godin emphasizes that organizations must challenge and change the prevailing norms and standards, known as the status quo, in order to achieve extraordinary success. By altering the existing conditions, these organizations have the potential to innovate and become exceptional in their respective fields.
Themes
Status QuoChangeOrganizationsSuccessRemarkable
In practice
Example use cases
In a business seminar discussing innovation, one could use the quote to encourage leaders to embrace new strategies.
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