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What does it mean?
We cannot directly change others or the world, but we can influence them by changing ourselves and starting a few minds.
In plain terms
You can't change people, but you can change yourself to influence others.
What can you take from it?
Focus on changing yourself to indirectly influence the world and others.

Where it applies

  • activism
  • personal growth
  • interpersonal relations

Putting it to work

  • self improvement
  • leading by example
  • sincere action

Questions to consider

  • How does changing yourself affect others?
  • What can you control?

Another view

This view may underestimate the role of structural or systemic change.

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