Rainey, you've forgotten something. You've forgotten that I'm not a guy that takes any crap. Not from anybody. You've forgotten I've been in business because I stayed alive longer than some guys who didn't want me that way. You've forgotten that I've had some punks tougher than you'll ever be on the end of a gun and I pulled the trigger just to watch their expressions change.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A speaker asserts toughness and past survival against threats.
- In plain terms
- Don't mess with me; I survived worse and killed tougher guys.
- What can you take from it?
- Experience builds intimidation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- When do you assert dominance?
- How do you show strength?
Another view
Aggression can invite more aggression.
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