It is not the strongest of the species that survives, nor the most intelligent, but rather the one most adaptable to change.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Adaptability is more critical for survival than strength or intelligence.
- In plain terms
- Survival favors those who adapt, not just the strong.
- What can you take from it?
- Flexibility ensures survival in changing environments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How adaptable is your current approach?
- What changes are you ignoring?
Another view
Strength and intelligence are still important assets in many contexts.
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