When you've spent half your political life dealing with humdrum issues like the environment, it's exciting to have a real crisis on your hands. (On the Falklands conflict.)
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- She contrasts mundane political issues with the excitement of handling a real crisis like the Falklands conflict.
- In plain terms
- She finds dealing with real crises more exciting than normal political issues.
- What can you take from it?
- Real crises can feel more engaging than daily politics.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is crisis work more rewarding?
- How do leaders handle stress?
Another view
It romanticizes the stress of crisis situations.
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