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What does it mean?
Mercury states that being genuine and natural wins in the end.
In plain terms
He believes speaking and acting naturally leads to success.
What can you take from it?
Authenticity is a winning trait in communication.

Where it applies

  • interviews
  • public speaking

Putting it to work

  • advocating honesty
  • practicing authenticity

Questions to consider

  • Does authenticity always win?
  • How do you be genuine under pressure?

Another view

Sometimes being too natural can be risky.

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  2. 'If I didn't do this, I, I don't have anything to do, you know. I can't cook, I'm not very good at being a housewife.'

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  3. 'Fuck them darling, if they just don't get it!'

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