When I'm good, I'm very good, but when I'm bad, I'm better.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker claims to excel at both good and bad behavior, suggesting confidence in all actions.
- In plain terms
- I am great at being good and also great at being bad.
- What can you take from it?
- Own your strengths whether they are positive or negative.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you confident in your flaws?
- What makes you good or bad?
Another view
Being bad is not actually a strength to claim.
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