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What does it mean?
The speaker suggests that being called a certain name is better than the alternatives.
In plain terms
Being called this name is not the worst thing that could happen to you.
What can you take from it?
Perspective helps us accept difficult labels or criticisms.

Where it applies

  • facing criticism
  • self-talk

Putting it to work

  • managing self-image
  • dealing with insults

Questions to consider

  • How do you reframe negative things others say?

Another view

Some labels carry serious harm regardless of what else exists.

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