Don Wilson: Because I had to give him mine.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Don explains he gave something away because he felt obligated to help.
- In plain terms
- Don says he gave his item because he had to.
- What can you take from it?
- Sacrifice often stems from obligation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When have you given out of obligation?
- What do you sacrifice?
Another view
Motivation might be interpreted differently.
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