I give kudos to them for having the courage to bring me here... The risk is, I'm not the status quo.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ventura appreciates the chance to speak but highlights the risk that he challenges the established order.
- In plain terms
- Thank you for inviting me. I am a change agent.
- What can you take from it?
- Challenging the status quo carries risk.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When is challenging the status quo necessary?
- What risks come with change?
Another view
Being different does not ensure progress.
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