No worse than a bad cold.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A dismissive comparison suggesting something trivial is not a serious threat.
- In plain terms
- It is as harmless as a bad cold.
- What can you take from it?
- Sometimes problems are minor compared to what people fear.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is it okay to dismiss a worry?
- How do you gauge problem severity?
Another view
Minimizing issues can invalidate someone's valid concerns.
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