It is always so, I guess, validating when you meet somebody that you esteem -- and then they turn out to be everything [you thought] and more.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Meeting someone you admire is validating when they match or exceed your expectations.
- In plain terms
- It feels good when people you respect turn out to be just as great as you thought.
- What can you take from it?
- Respect is reinforced when people live up to their reputation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who exceeded your expectations?
- How do you judge character?
Another view
Sometimes admired people disappoint due to hidden flaws.
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