At first it was just a misdemeanor, but then you lost the 'mis-de' and you just got meaner and meaner..
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Minor infractions often escalate into serious, mean behaviors over time.
- In plain terms
- Small mistakes can grow into big problems if unchecked.
- What can you take from it?
- Address small issues before they become worse.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What small habits are you ignoring?
- How does behavior degrade over time?
Another view
Not all small issues lead to major problems.
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