There is an invisible garment woven around us from our earliest years; it is made of the way we eat, the way we walk, the way we greet people...
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Our upbringing creates a hidden layer of habits that shape how we act. Daily routines define our social presence.
- In plain terms
- Childhood habits form an invisible layer that shapes how we behave.
- What can you take from it?
- Daily habits shape who you are socially.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What habits shape your social self?
- How did your home life affect you?
Another view
People can change their habits despite early conditioning.
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