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What does it mean?
The speaker asserts dominance by telling the opponent to accept their inferior status and stop challenging him.
In plain terms
Accept your place in the hierarchy and stop acting like you matter.
What can you take from it?
Know your limitations and stop overstepping.

Where it applies

  • confrontation
  • rivalry
  • competition

Putting it to work

  • asserting authority
  • dismissing challengers

Questions to consider

  • When is it appropriate to tell someone to know their place?
  • How do you respond when someone dismisses you?

Another view

This can be seen as bullying rather than genuine advice.

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