If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Truman advises removing yourself from difficult situations if you cannot handle them.
- In plain terms
- If a job is too hard or stressful, quit.
- What can you take from it?
- Know your limits and step away.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When should you quit?
- What is your heat limit?
Another view
Quitting is not always the best solution.
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