No one wants to hear everything that's in your head. They just want you to live up to what comes out of your mouth.
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If we want people to vote, we need to make it a larger part of their self-image.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Encouraging voting involves integrating it into how people see themselves.
Adam Grant suggests that for individuals to participate in voting, they must view it as an essential aspect of their identity. By enhancing the significance of voting in their self-image, people are more likely to engage actively in the democratic process, thereby contributing to a more vibrant political landscape.
Themes
VotingSelf-ImagePolitical EngagementDemocracy
In practice
Example use cases
In a campaign speech, highlighting the importance of integrating civic responsibility into personal identity.
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