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What does it mean?
Being highly responsible toward others is always a good thing.
In plain terms
More responsibility toward others is never bad.
What can you take from it?
Take on as much responsibility as you can.

Where it applies

  • workplace
  • community service

Putting it to work

  • increase accountability

Questions to consider

  • Is there a limit to responsibility?
  • What counts as excessive?

Another view

Too much responsibility can lead to burnout.

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