As we advance in life we learn the limits of our abilities.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Growing older or wiser helps you understand what you can and cannot do.
- In plain terms
- Life teaches you where your strengths and limits are.
- What can you take from it?
- Accept your limits to focus on your strengths.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are your current limits?
- How have your abilities changed?
Another view
Limits can sometimes be overcome with effort.
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