Jack: Don, you're hanging yourself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Jack tells Don he is making a mistake that will harm him.
- In plain terms
- Jack warns Don he is ruining his own situation.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize when others are making poor choices.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you warn others?
- Have you seen others self-sabotage?
Another view
The context of the specific mistake is missing.
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