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What does it mean?
To improve the world, individuals must start by examining and changing their own behavior.
In plain terms
Change yourself first if you want to change the world.
What can you take from it?
Start self-improvement internally.

Where it applies

  • motivational speech
  • social reform
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • Reflect on own habits
  • Lead by example

Questions to consider

  • What can I change today?
  • Does personal change create global change?

Another view

Individual change alone may not solve systemic issues.

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