We didn't find the key to the electoral lock...we just picked it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Carville implies the Democrats found a way to win without following traditional or expected paths.
- In plain terms
- We won by finding a shortcut rather than the right key.
- What can you take from it?
- Success sometimes comes from unconventional methods.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is it better to win fair or fast?
- How do you solve locked problems?
Another view
Unconventional wins might not be repeatable or sustainable.
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