Come as you are, as you were As I want you to be As a Trend, as a friend, as a known enemy Take your time, hurry up The choice is yours, don't be late.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker invites authenticity and choice, urging you to be yourself while also adapting to expectations, and to act promptly.
- In plain terms
- Be yourself, meet expectations, and act quickly.
- What can you take from it?
- Balance authenticity with responsiveness and timely decisions.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you stay true to yourself while meeting others' needs?
- When is it okay to compromise authenticity?
Another view
It may be contradictory to be both completely authentic and conform to others' expectations.
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