They're looking for something dirty in everything, and if you're looking for something, you'll find it. You have to put up some kind of face for them, and that's the only face they understand.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People judge others based on what they expect to find, requiring individuals to perform to meet those expectations.
- In plain terms
- If you expect to find faults, you will find them, so you must wear a mask.
- What can you take from it?
- Present a face people understand to avoid judgment.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you manage perception?
- Is authenticity always best?
Another view
Hiding one's true self can lead to inauthenticity.
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