There are two ways of exerting one's strength: one is pushing down, the other is pulling up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strength can be used to suppress others or elevate them. Choosing to lift up creates positive outcomes.
- In plain terms
- Use your strength to help others up, not push them down.
- What can you take from it?
- Choose to use your power to elevate others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you use your influence?
- Who are you lifting up?
Another view
Pushing down can sometimes be necessary to prevent harm or abuse.
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