I have been called upon to change the face of the world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker acknowledges a grand responsibility to reshape global affairs or society.
- In plain terms
- I was asked to change how the world works.
- What can you take from it?
- Embrace large missions even if they seem impossible.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What change are you called to make?
- Who decides your purpose?
Another view
Ambition without direction can cause chaos.
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