Be nice to people on your way up, because you're going to meet them all on your way down.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Durante advises treating people kindly while rising, because you will encounter them again when you fall.
- In plain terms
- Be kind now; you'll meet the same people later.
- What can you take from it?
- Kindness builds lasting relationships.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay humble during success?
- When have you benefited from past kindness?
Another view
Not everyone you meet will be in your future circles.
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