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What does it mean?
Our power comes more from external support than from ourselves alone.
In plain terms
We are powerful through others.
What can you take from it?
Leverage community and relationships for influence.

Where it applies

  • team projects
  • social movements

Putting it to work

  • build networks
  • share resources

Questions to consider

  • What sources of power do you depend on?
  • How can you balance self‑reliance and external aid?

Another view

Relying on others can create vulnerability if support fails.

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