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What does it mean?
The author acknowledges a lifelong personal limitation regarding memory retention.
In plain terms
I have never had a good memory.
What can you take from it?
Accept personal limitations openly.

Where it applies

  • self-reflection
  • introductions
  • confessional writing

Putting it to work

  • acknowledge weaknesses
  • set expectations

Questions to consider

  • What does your memory struggle tell you about yourself?

Another view

It offers no insight into why the memory is bad.

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