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What does it mean?
Advise against being ashamed of your past. Encourages taking action instead of feeling like a victim.
In plain terms
Don't be ashamed of your past; take action to change things.
What can you take from it?
Take control of your life instead of playing the victim.

Where it applies

  • motivation
  • self help

Putting it to work

  • overcoming trauma
  • goal setting

Questions to consider

  • Are you blaming others for your struggles?
  • What can you do today?

Another view

Some situations are beyond individual control.

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