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What does it mean?
The speaker jokes he is a low-priority candidate for Pope.
In plain terms
He says he is unlikely to become Pope.
What can you take from it?
Humility can ease pressure.

Where it applies

  • elections
  • leadership races
  • self-introductions

Putting it to work

  • downplay ambitions
  • lighten self-presentation
  • expect less

Questions to consider

  • Is this modesty or resignation?
  • What defines the list?

Another view

May reflect genuine doubt or just polite modesty.

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