People come up to me... concerned... that I'll reproduce.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker is worried that others fear he might replicate past mistakes or harmful behaviors.
- In plain terms
- People are afraid I will do bad things again.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear of repetition can strain relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do they fear your return?
- How can you prove change?
Another view
Not everyone’s concern is based on actual risk.
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