Feedback is a pleasant thing. I get a lot of letters from unexpected people in unexpected places.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author enjoys receiving letters from surprising sources in unexpected locations.
- In plain terms
- Getting letters from strangers is nice.
- What can you take from it?
- Value unexpected connections with others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When did you last get unexpected mail?
- How do you handle feedback?
Another view
This view assumes feedback is always pleasant regardless of content.
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