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What does it mean?
Cash believes his appeal is universal and eventual.
In plain terms
Everyone will like him eventually.
What can you take from it?
Authenticity wins over time.

Where it applies

  • dealing with critics
  • building audience
  • trusting process

Putting it to work

  • stay the course
  • trust your craft

Questions to consider

  • What do you love that others reject?
  • How much time is enough to win someone over?

Another view

Some people may never change their view.

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