Talk is cheap... It is the way we organize and use our lives everyday that tells what we believe in.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Chavez argues that actions and daily organization matter more than words in defining beliefs.
- In plain terms
- Actions show what you believe, not words.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions define beliefs more than talk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you show your values?
- Is talk ever useful?
Another view
Words can also be valuable for communication and vision.
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