When you have people together that believe in something very strongly, whether it be politics, unions or religion - things happen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Strong shared beliefs among groups drive significant action and change.
- In plain terms
- When people strongly agree on something, they make things happen.
- What can you take from it?
- Collective belief fuels action.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What beliefs drive your actions?
- How does group belief influence change?
Another view
Belief alone does not guarantee positive outcomes without direction.
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