Men take only their needs into consideration-never their abilities.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- People focus on what they lack rather than what they can do.
- In plain terms
- People focus on needs not skills.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus on abilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What are your needs?
- What are your abilities?
Another view
Needs are often more pressing than abilities.
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