The story of the human race is the story of men and women selling themselves short.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Humans often fail to reach their full potential.
- In plain terms
- People sell themselves short.
- What can you take from it?
- Do not underestimate your potential.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you sell short?
- What could you achieve?
Another view
Some limitations are real and unavoidable.
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