Once we believe in ourselves we can risk curiosity, wonder, spontaneous delight or any experience that reveals the human spirit.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The quote argues that self-belief allows people to embrace experiences that show the best of humanity.
- In plain terms
- Believing in yourself lets you take risks that show human spirit.
- What can you take from it?
- Self-belief opens doors to great experiences.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What stops you from believing in yourself?
- What risk would you take if you believed?
Another view
Self-belief alone does not guarantee success or positive outcomes.
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