Your house started to shake, the heavens opened up, and God Himself spoke to you and said this: 'Bob...' (little boy voice) 'But my name's Billy.' (back to Rock-voice) 'IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT YOUR NAME IS!'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Even when an authority figure claims something is insignificant, your identity still holds value.
- In plain terms
- Your identity matters even if someone powerful says it does not.
- What can you take from it?
- Resist having your identity dismissed by others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you feel your name or identity was dismissed?
- How do you respond when someone says your input does not matter?
Another view
Humor may mask the real issue of being ignored.
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