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What does it mean?
Personal traits that seem peculiar can be sources of success.
In plain terms
What makes you different might make you successful.
What can you take from it?
Embrace your unique traits.

Where it applies

  • discussing success
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • accept personal quirks

Questions to consider

  • Are your flaws your strength?
  • Should we change ourselves?

Another view

It dismisses potential mental health benefits of therapy.

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