Resign, v. To renounce an honor for an advantage. To renounce an advantage for a greater advantage.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Resignation is described as a strategic trade-off where one gives up a lesser advantage for a greater one.
- In plain terms
- Giving up something of less value for something of more value.
- What can you take from it?
- Resignation can be a strategic choice rather than defeat.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it wise to quit?
- How do you measure advantage?
Another view
Not all resignations are beneficial or voluntary.
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