We can't all and some of us don't. That's all there is to it. -Eeyore
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Not everyone succeeds or tries; this is simply a fact of life.
- In plain terms
- We can't all succeed. Some won't. That's it.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept that not everyone wins.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is success shared or individual?
- What defines 'can't'?
Another view
This view can discourage improvement.
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