Thinking of other people takes you away from constantly thinking of yourself.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Shifting focus outward reduces self-absorption.
- In plain terms
- Thinking about others helps you stop focusing so much on yourself.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on others to reduce self-centered thoughts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do I think about others?
- What distracts me from self-focus?
Another view
Some self-reflection is still necessary for growth.
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