We all live in suspense, from day to day, from hour to hour; in other words, we are the hero of our own story.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Life feels like a continuous story where we are always waiting for what happens next.
- In plain terms
- We are always waiting for the next thing in life.
- What can you take from it?
- See your life as an unfolding story.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you the hero?
- What comes next?
Another view
Sometimes life feels more mundane than suspenseful.
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