I think of myself as an intelligent, sensitive human being with the soul of a clown which always forces me to blow it at the most important moments.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Self-awareness about being clumsy at serious times.
- In plain terms
- I am smart but mess up at key moments.
- What can you take from it?
- Smart people can still mess up at big moments.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you mess up?
Another view
It assumes a clown persona is universal.
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