I let them think what they want. If they just care enough to bother with what I do then, I'm already better than them anyway.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker believes allowing others to judge her proves she is superior to those who judge.
- In plain terms
- If people care to bother with you, you are already better than them.
- What can you take from it?
- Ignore judgments from others who waste energy on you.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle being criticized?
- Does ignoring critics help or hurt?
Another view
This perspective may isolate the speaker from constructive feedback.
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