She's the kind of girl who climbed the ladder of success wrong by wrong.[6]
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Success can be achieved through unconventional or scandalous means.
- In plain terms
- She reached the top by doing mistakes others wouldn't.
- What can you take from it?
- Unconventional paths can work.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is the end worth the means?
- What shortcuts do you use?
Another view
Shortcuts often lead to reputational harm.
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Sex with love is the greatest thing in life. But sex without love- that's not so bad either.
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