Example, whether it be good or bad, has a powerful influence.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Examples set by others, whether positive or negative, exert a strong influence on behavior.
- In plain terms
- People are strongly influenced by the behavior they see in others.
- What can you take from it?
- Actions speak louder than words in influencing others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How can we use examples responsibly?
- What example are you setting?
Another view
Not everyone responds to examples equally.
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