The worse a situation becomes, the less it takes to turn it around, the bigger the upside.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- When things get worse, small changes can have a bigger impact, and there is more potential for positive change.
- In plain terms
- Bad situations are easier to fix with small steps and offer more room for improvement.
- What can you take from it?
- Small actions can create big changes in tough times.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small step could improve your current situation?
- When did a small change make a big difference?
Another view
Sometimes crises are too deep for small changes to matter.
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