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What does it mean?
Class is defined by confidence and self-discipline rather than wealth.
In plain terms
Class comes from confidence and self-knowledge not money.
What can you take from it?
Develop confidence and self-knowledge for class.

Where it applies

  • social interactions
  • professional settings
  • personal development

Putting it to work

  • practice self discipline
  • build competence
  • remain humble

Questions to consider

  • Do you value confidence over money?
  • How do you measure class?

Another view

Wealth often facilitates the appearance of class.

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