Who is worse shod than the shoemaker's wife?
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People often neglect the needs of those closest to them.
- In plain terms
- The shoemaker has no shoes at home.
- What can you take from it?
- Prioritize the needs of those closest to you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Whose needs are you neglecting?
- Are you ignoring your own team?
Another view
Focusing on work can be necessary to support home.
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