I do not endorse them [Landmark Education] - never have. The SOBs have already sued me once. I'm afraid to tell you what I really think about them because I'm not covered by any lawyers like I was when I wrote my book.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker does not endorse Landmark Education and fears legal retaliation if they share their true thoughts, unlike when protected by lawyers during book writing.
- In plain terms
- The speaker dislikes Landmark but fears legal trouble for saying so openly.
- What can you take from it?
- Fear of lawsuits can silence honest opinions about organizations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why fear criticism?
- How to express concerns safely?
Another view
Some concerns may be valid regardless of fear of lawsuits.
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