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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

  • accept political speech
  • opposition rallies

Putting it to work

  • speech making
  • civic engagement

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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